For those looking into a library theft detection system (like Checkpoint Systems) they want to understand exactly how the process works. If it is as complicated as what some people might make it seem, then it can be a deterrent for some libraries to even want initial information on it.
In reality, the process is pretty simple. Checkpoint Systems (and the library’s employees) would begin in one end of the library and systematically apply a basic library theft prevention tag to each item – whether it is books, audio equipment magazines, etc.
These tags are a paper label that affixes to the inside cover of the book or magazine, etc. Additionally, these tags can be used on other pieces of library equipment such as a computer or other electronic device that someone may attempt to steal.
When a library patron comes to check out the books or other library materials the librarian will process their checkout. The checked out material is handled differently. This ensures that the library theft prevention system is active for these particular library materials. This provides a constant circle of library theft prevention.
Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Library Theft Detection System devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system from Checkpoint Systems to inventory losses.
For more information on a Library Theft Detection System, Library Theft Prevention, or a Checkpoint System and how they can work with you Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us at Retail Theft Prevention to stop inventory losses in you library or call 1.770.426.0547
Name: Cable Lok, Cable Lock
Manufacturer: Alpha High Theft Solutions
Retail Merchandise Application: Luxury Handbags, luggage, briefcases, sports equipment, power tools, backpacks, grills and more
Details: CableLok is designed to protect any higher end product or high theft merchandise that allows a closed loop. Once placed on the merchandise the CableLok will go into alarm if the cable is cut, or tampered with and will set off your EAS (AM or RF), Checkpoint type system (2 Alarm version). The 3 Alarm version will do all of that plus the built in sounder will annunciate if the shoplifter take the item through your EAS system. CableLoks have a flashing LED that shows that the merchandise is protected.
CableLok solves the difficult problem of locating the stolen merchandise on the shoplifter’s person, bag, stroller…. In most cases the shoplifter simply drops the item and runs off.
Cable Locks come in a number of configurations: Standard size, Mini, Adjustable and the new CableLok with Sensor. The sensor CableLok allows you to tie the merchandise to a location but still allow the customer to pick up the merchandise and examine it. This is particularly good for displays.
CableLoks are tough and dependable. The sounder is 95db and are protected against defeat from exposure to liquid. All versions of CableLok are removed with an Alpha S3 Key.
For more information on CableLok, or any of our other Alpha High Theft Solution products, contact us or call us toll free at 1-770-426-0547
During the winter holiday season, many retailers extend their opening and closing times by an hour or two. They are trying to capitalize on the quantity of customers that are shopping at alternative hours. I know that on national retailer took a look at their people counting systems and determined that they would maintain those extended hours for the rest of the year.
It brings up a good point, should you open earlier or stay later? Some stores even question if they should open an hour later and save payroll. Without people counting systems such as VisiPlus, it can be very difficult to make an accurate determination.
The VisiPlus people counting systems provides empirical data for your stores to analyze. Here is one way that it would work for you.
Your VisiPlus report will give you a breakdown of customer traffic during each hour of the day. You can then take this report and compare it to your sales per hour. That gives you an understanding of what times during the day your sales are coming in.
At one retailer I worked at, we used the VisiPlus system and noticed that we consistently had customer traffic and sales after we were supposed to have the stores closed. When we started to break it down even further, we realized we had a large client base that was coming in about ten or fifteen minutes before we closed and was taking a while to shop and finally check out.
We started to stay open an hour later, staffed accordingly, and found that not only had we increased sales, but our recovery process was easier at night- since we provided additional staff during that time. Our employees felt less burdened, and our morning crew had an easier time opening the store and getting other projects done since they weren’t compensating for an unrecovered store in the morning.
What a difference that one hour made. Instead of being completely behind and scrambling to get things done, our store was more efficient and profitable. None of this would have been realized had we not started using people counting systems to our advantage.
During the winter holiday season, many retailers extend their opening and closing times by an hour or two. They are trying to capitalize on the quantity of customers that are shopping at alternative hours. I know that on national retailer took a look at their people counting systems and determined that they would maintain those extended hours for the rest of the year.
It brings up a good point, should you open earlier or stay later? Some stores even question if they should open an hour later and save payroll. Without people counting systems such as VisiPlus, it can be very difficult to make an accurate determination.
The VisiPlus people counting systems provides empirical data for your stores to analyze. Here is one way that it would work for you.
Your VisiPlus report will give you a breakdown of customer traffic during each hour of the day. You can then take this report and compare it to your sales per hour. That gives you an understanding of what times during the day your sales are coming in.
At one retailer I worked at, we used the VisiPlus system and noticed that we consistently had customer traffic and sales after we were supposed to have the stores closed. When we started to break it down even further, we realized we had a large client base that was coming in about ten or fifteen minutes before we closed and was taking a while to shop and finally check out.
We started to stay open an hour later, staffed accordingly, and found that not only had we increased sales, but our recovery process was easier at night- since we provided additional staff during that time. Our employees felt less burdened, and our morning crew had an easier time opening the store and getting other projects done since they weren’t compensating for an unrecovered store in the morning.
What a difference that one hour made. Instead of being completely behind and scrambling to get things done, our store was more efficient and profitable. None of this would have been realized had we not started using people counting systems to our advantage.
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Name: Atlas
Manufacturer: Alpha High Theft Solutions
Retail Merchandise Application: Display electronics, cameras, smart phones, tablets…
Details:
Atlas™ is the newest member of our Display Solutions family. Atlas by Alpha is a low-profile, sleek stand that secures your high-theft electronics and increases your sales by allowing shoppers to fully experience and handle the merchandise.
Atlas is a fully self-contained system above the counter, it fits almost anywhere, and will integrate easily with your current fixtures. Choose from either white or black stands depending on the appearance you want.
Designed to display tablets, mobile phones, cameras, GPS devices and more, the system not only provides power to merchandise, it provides maximum security through multiple trigger points. An internal alarm and flashing LED indicate if the merchandise is tampered with and a back-up battery maintains constant security even if power is lost or power supply is interrupted.
Installation is simple. Adhesive on the base mounts securely to any flat surface without drilling any holes providing an instant security option for your high-risk merchandise. The programmable security key will arm or disarm the system and up to 20 keys can be programmed for each stand.
All of our Alpha Display Solutions are backed by a global service and support network and complement our full line of S3 security solutions. For more information on Atlas, or any of our other Display Solutions, contact us or call 1-770-426-0547
Look at theft from the shoplifter’s point of view. “I want that item (for personal use, for a friend or to sell). If I can get it out of the store, then it is mine.” So we put an Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) label or tag on it. The shoplifter still somehow steals the item and that is it.
But, we have another weapon. We can protect certain merchandise items with a tag that provides benefit denial. In other words even if the shoplifter is able to steal the item, it will do them no good because to get the benefit denial tag off, they have to destroy or ruin the product. The value of it is now gone.
The oldest of these types of tags is the ink tag. This tag will also set off the Checkpoint System, if they attempt to remove it from the store. However, if they try to remove the ink tag several glass vials break and a permanent dye ruins the cloth item it is attached to. In the early days shoplifters would put the item in the freezer to freeze the dye, then try to get the tags off. The dyes now have an anti-freeze in them.
We have other benefit denial programs. Bottle caps such as the EASy Guarde and Magna Guarde cover the top of a liquor or wine bottle. They too have an EAS tag built into them. If the shoplifter tries to get the bottle lock off, chances are they will shatter the bottle first. EASy Guarde and Magna Guarde come in both RF and AM formats. However, a retailer can use them without an EAS system like Checkpoint.
An Alpha High Theft Product’s “O” Tag can also provide benefit denial for merchandise with an electrical cord. The O Tag clams over the cord. To remove it without a proper detacher requires the cord to be cut. There are other options for jewelry, lingerie, sporting goods and DVDs.
Benefit denial is not for every type of merchandise. However, expensive items can be given this extra layer of protection. The best feature is that when the shoplifter sees a benefit denial tag, they tend to go elsewhere such as your competitor who has no protection. It is simply not worth the time and effort for the shoplifter.
