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Checkpoint tags: 5
EAS tags: 3
Inventory Control: 4
Inventory Control Equals Customer Satisfaction and Increased Profits. Checkpoint Tags Can Show You How
Being in the Loss Prevention field I am able to see the industry from multiple perspectives. I am able to understand the complexities involved in the industry as well as the frustrations that are common to the customer. I have been in many situations as a customer, which has left me feeling displeased with my shopping experience. My husband and I are avid outdoorsmen. We love to hunt and fish, kayak, hike, camp and spend time outdoors whenever possible. This means we tend to spend a lot of time in stores that sell outdoor equipment, clothing and supplies. These stores tend to vary depending on where in the country you live, but we have a few in our area that we frequent. We have one particular outfitter that we use quite frequently, although most days we leave frustrated and disappointed. My husband is signed up for the stores marketing and sales notifications, and always finds something he is wanting in those ads, which usually means a trip to the store. Unfortunately for us, every time we go in to locate one of these sale items, they have none in stock. It has gotten to the point now that we just assume that they won’t have the item he wants, and don’t bother even making the trip. I can’t imagine they are doing this intentionally, and can only assume these are corporate sales, in which each store is responsible for managing their own inventory for these sale items. I can tell you that it is very frustrating for my husband and has resulted in us shopping at other stores. We go into their store less frequently, due to their inventory control problems, which means we aren’t buying other items either. Maybe that is a good thing for us because we aren’t spending the money, but it can’t be a good thing for the retailer. As a retailer myself I know inventory control is critical to maintaining customer satisfaction and increasing sales and profit margins. The question is; how do we do a better job managing our inventory? The best way to accomplish this is through the use of Checkpoint tags.
Checkpoint tags can be utilized both in store and at the source, depending on your needs. At the source tagging allows for the products to be tagged prior to them being shipped to your store. Checkpoint offers a means to not only secure and protect your products from theft, but it also allows you to manage inventory and quantities efficiently. You can track your products from the source through the sale, which limits inventory control issues, and increases customer satisfaction. Checkpoint tags can be placed on any item, regardless of the shape or size, and they are protected with EAS technology. These EAS tags provide a multi-faceted means to save time and money by eliminating the need to tag in store, and it can incorporate branding into the process as well. This allows for a direct integration that saves time and money. This process is especially efficient for those retailers that have their own market brand.
Checkpoint tags are a great way to protect your products and improve your inventory control all in one step. Checkpoint’s Check-Net service offers real time inventory management and reduces inefficiencies. You can ensure you always have the product on hand that you need, anytime you need it. These EAS tags also protect your products and reduce shrinkage, which improves sales and profit all in one convenient tag. Source tagging reduces time in store, retrofitting your products, thus improving product availability. I know if the store we use had source tagging I would be a much more satisfied customer and would shop more for the things I need. Don’t lose money by being ill-prepared and unorganized, spend the money to protect yourself and improve your inventory management.
For more information about Checkpoint tags contact us at 1.770.426.0547 today.
Being in the Loss Prevention field I am able to see the industry from multiple perspectives. I am able to understand the complexities involved in the industry as well as the frustrations that are common to the customer. I have been in many situations as a customer, which has left me feeling displeased with my shopping experience. My husband and I are avid outdoorsmen. We love to hunt and fish, kayak, hike, camp and spend time outdoors whenever possible. This means we tend to spend a lot of time in stores that sell outdoor equipment, clothing and supplies. These stores tend to vary depending on where in the country you live, but we have a few in our area that we frequent. We have one particular outfitter that we use quite frequently, although most days we leave frustrated and disappointed. My husband is signed up for the stores marketing and sales notifications, and always finds something he is wanting in those ads, which usually means a trip to the store. Unfortunately for us, every time we go in to locate one of these sale items, they have none in stock. It has gotten to the point now that we just assume that they won’t have the item he wants, and don’t bother even making the trip. I can’t imagine they are doing this intentionally, and can only assume these are corporate sales, in which each store is responsible for managing their own inventory for these sale items. I can tell you that it is very frustrating for my husband and has resulted in us shopping at other stores. We go into their store less frequently, due to their inventory control problems, which means we aren’t buying other items either. Maybe that is a good thing for us because we aren’t spending the money, but it can’t be a good thing for the retailer. As a retailer myself I know inventory control is critical to maintaining customer satisfaction and increasing sales and profit margins. The question is; how do we do a better job managing our inventory? The best way to accomplish this is through the use of Checkpoint tags.
Checkpoint tags can be utilized both in store and at the source, depending on your needs. At the source tagging allows for the products to be tagged prior to them being shipped to your store. Checkpoint offers a means to not only secure and protect your products from theft, but it also allows you to manage inventory and quantities efficiently. You can track your products from the source through the sale, which limits inventory control issues, and increases customer satisfaction. Checkpoint tags can be placed on any item, regardless of the shape or size, and they are protected with EAS technology. These EAS tags provide a multi-faceted means to save time and money by eliminating the need to tag in store, and it can incorporate branding into the process as well. This allows for a direct integration that saves time and money. This process is especially efficient for those retailers that have their own market brand.
Checkpoint tags are a great way to protect your products and improve your inventory control all in one step. These EAS tags protect your products and reduce shrinkage, which improves sales and profit all in one convenient tag. Source tagging reduces time in store, retrofitting your products, thus improving product availability. I know if the store we use had source tagging I would be a much more satisfied customer and would shop more for the things I need. Don’t lose money by being ill-prepared and unorganized, spend the money to protect yourself and improve your inventory management.
For more information about Checkpoint tags, contact us at 1.770.426.0547 today.
AA Bog 32
Alpha Spider Wrap: 5
Retail Anti-Theft Devices: 4
Don’t Be A Victim To Theft, Get The Alpha Spider Wrap Today, And See The Difference For Yourself
I was out shopping with my oldest daughter who is 18. The store we were shopping in sells liquor, which is displayed near the beer and wine at the back of the store. My daughter recognized that they had added some additional security and a teller in that particular section. My daughter just graduated from high school last year and was very familiar with this store’s theft problem. She said that anyone who was interested in getting alcohol would come to this particular store to steal it, because it was so easy. She said she always heard kids at school talking about it. When the store first started selling liquor they didn’t have any retail anti-theft devices on their property and were not securing the bottles in anyway. There were no additional cameras or store personnel in that area, which resulted in a great deal of theft, I would imagine. I was actually very shocked that they didn’t secure their items and was not surprised about the changes. They now have a cashier in that area specifically for alcohol purchases and are using the Alpha Spider Wrap on their boxed items and gift sets. The other alcohol is locked up in plastic cases and has to be removed by the cashier. I am honestly surprised it took them that long to realize they had a problem and to put some retail anti-theft devices in place.
The plastic cases are a great way to protect your property, but they also are somewhat burdensome at times, because you have to rely on the store associate to get you the product. Therefore, if the cashier is busy this can result in unwanted waiting time, which could cause frustration to the customer. It also requires a full-time cashier be stationed in that are to assist customers, which can add a substantial cost to your overhead budget. The Alpha Spider Wrap, on the other hand, is a great way to protect your products while still offering a hands-on no hassle sale. These come in various sizes to fit any product, from the bottle of liquor to the big screen television, they can cover it all. They are very easy to install in store and are simply removed at the time of sale. These re-useable retail anti-theft devices are equipped with Electronic Audio Surveillance (EAS), which sounds an alarm in the event someone tries to remove the device or the product from the store prior to sale. This allows the seller to simply display their items without the fear of theft and without the need for additional assistance. The Alpha Spider Wrap is an inexpensive way to secure all of your oddly shaped items and prevent theft in your store.
If you have been in this industry for any amount of time, you know that theft is inevitable. Shoplifting is a way of life for some and a rite of passage for others. Either way you look at it, everyday someone is stealing something from you, the real question is how much? We as retailers have an obligation to our companies to mitigate our risk and deter theft as best we can. Retail anti-theft devices have improved throughout the years, and are the best way to reduce our risk. We have to look towards an integrated approach in order to affect positive results. We must incorporate security devices like the Alpha Spider Wrap along with associate training, detection and reporting, to prevent shoplifting and reduce shrinkage. To see a major retailer without the proper level of security, show me weakness from the top down. Don’t be naïve to the long-term effects of shoplifting; protect yourself and your company appropriately.
Alpha Spider Wraps are important and we can help you with it. Call 1.770.426.0547 and let’s talk.
I was out shopping with my oldest daughter who is 18. The store we were shopping in sells liquor, which is displayed near the beer and wine at the back of the store. My daughter recognized that they had added some additional security and a teller in that particular section. My daughter just graduated from high school last year and was very familiar with this store’s theft problem. She said that anyone who was interested in getting alcohol would come to this particular store to steal it, because it was so easy. She said she always heard kids at school talking about it. When the store first started selling liquor they didn’t have any retail anti-theft devices on their property and were not securing the bottles in anyway. There were no additional cameras or store personnel in that area, which resulted in a great deal of theft, I would imagine. I was actually very shocked that they didn’t secure their items and was not surprised about the changes. They now have a cashier in that area specifically for alcohol purchases and are using the Alpha Spider Wrap on their boxed items and gift sets. The other alcohol is locked up in plastic cases and has to be removed by the cashier. I am honestly surprised it took them that long to realize they had a problem and to put some retail anti-theft devices in place.
The plastic cases are a great way to protect your property, but they also are somewhat burdensome at times, because you have to rely on the store associate to get you the product. Therefore, if the cashier is busy this can result in unwanted waiting time, which could cause frustration to the customer. It also requires a full-time cashier be stationed in that area to assist customers, which can add a substantial cost to your overhead budget. The Alpha Spider Wrap, on the other hand, is a great way to protect your products while still offering a hands-on no hassle sale. These come in various sizes to fit any product, from the bottle of liquor to the big screen television, they can cover it all. They are very easy to install in store and are simply removed at the time of sale. These re-useable retail anti-theft devices are equipped with Electronic Audio Surveillance (EAS), which sounds an alarm in the event someone tries to remove the device or the product from the store prior to sale. This allows the seller to simply display their items without the fear of theft and without the need for additional assistance. The Alpha Spider Wrap is an inexpensive way to secure all of your oddly shaped items and prevent theft in your store.
If you have been in this industry for any amount of time, you know that theft is inevitable. Shoplifting is a way of life for some and a rite of passage for others. Either way you look at it, everyday someone is stealing something from you, the real question is how much? We as retailers have an obligation to our companies to mitigate our risk and deter theft as best we can. Retail anti-theft devices have improved throughout the years, and are the best way to reduce our risk. We have to look towards an integrated approach in order to affect positive results. We must incorporate security devices like the Alpha Spider Wrap along with associate training, detection and reporting, to prevent shoplifting and reduce shrinkage. To see a major retailer without the proper level of security, show me weakness from the top down. Don’t be naïve to the long-term effects of shoplifting; protect yourself and your company appropriately.
Alpha Spider Wraps are important and we can help you with it. Call 1.770.426.0547 and let’s talk.
AA blog 10
Clothing security: 5
Security tags on clothes: 3
Checkpoint tags: 5
Clothing Security Is An Important Part Of Your Loss Prevention Program
Like most girls I like to shop, especially with my daughters. Shopping is a woman’s way of boosting her self-esteem by finding clothing and other accessories that makes them feel good about themselves. My husband, much like yours I would bet, thinks spending hours at the mall is absurd. My husband doesn’t even try on his pants he just picks his size and buys them. He doesn’t care what they look like; his only concern is functionality and price. Don’t get me wrong, I am sure there are plenty of men out there that enjoy fashion and dress for success at work, but for women it is more like a hobby. It is how we identify ourselves and our personality. Clothes provide a means to individualize ourselves and provide us a freedom of expression that you can’t find in any other way. Because of this, and access to our husband’s paycheck, the clothing and fashion industry is one of the fastest growing markets in the world. The global fashion industry is averaging over a Billion in annual revenue with some of the high end fashion brands producing revenues between 10-35 million annually. The popularity of this particular market results in high levels of theft. Working in loss prevention I am very familiar with the various ways people try and steal these types of items and the best ways you can protect your merchandise. In my experience clothing security is best accomplished by adding security tags on clothes, but not just any tag, quality is extremely important.
As a shopper I have on more than a few occasions found security tags in dressing rooms or concealed in various locations throughout the store. As a loss prevention professional I will tell you that not all tags are made the same. Just like anything else you get what you pay for, except in the case of Checkpoint tags, which provide unparalleled clothing security at a reasonable price. Placing security tags on clothes is an imperative part of any loss prevention program and is worth their weight in gold! Checkpoint tags are different from other hard tags, as they are built from a strong plastic that is extremely difficult to remove without tools or damaging the product. It would be very difficult to conceal that type of attempt in store and Checkpoint tags are equipped with RFID alarm technology to prevent removal of the merchandise from the store. There are various types of Checkpoint tags designed for any product regardless of size, material or design. They can service all of your clothing security needs, whether you want to protect your high line clothing brands, shoes, purses or other items. Not only are these tags strong they are also designed to prevent damage to your merchandise, due to their sleek design, and provide quality detection for all your retail needs. Don’t skimp on quality when it comes to clothing security, because a shoplifter will go to great lengths to steal your property. The last thing you want is to locate damaged tags, knowing you have lost inventory and profit retrofitting your products with inadequate protection.
In this day and age you can’t risk going without clothing security as it has become such a valuable industry. The best way for you to protect your interests, deter and detect theft, and increase profit is to add security tags on clothes and other high priced items that have a high theft rate. Checkpoint tags can provide the level of quality you are looking for to protect your merchandise at a reasonable price. They are easily attached to any product without damaging the item, are re-useable, and provide the level of detection you will come to expect in a retail theft prevention product. If you are interested in testing the product, Checkpoint will even provide a sample of their product, so you can compare it to the other brands, and see the difference first hand. Take it from me once you see and feel the difference you will never go back to the other guy.
Need information on clothing security? Give us a call at 1.770.426.0547 now.
Like most girls I like to shop, especially with my daughters. Shopping is a woman’s way of boosting her self-esteem by finding clothing and other accessories that makes them feel good about themselves. My husband, much like yours I would bet, thinks spending hours at the mall is absurd. My husband doesn’t even try on his pants he just picks his size and buys them. He doesn’t care what they look like; his only concern is functionality and price. Don’t get me wrong, I am sure there are plenty of men out there that enjoy fashion and dress for success at work, but for women it is more like a hobby. It is how we identify ourselves and our personality. Clothes provide a means to individualize ourselves and provide us a freedom of expression that you can’t find in any other way. Because of this, and access to our husband’s paycheck, the clothing and fashion industry is one of the fastest growing markets in the world. The global fashion industry is averaging over a Billion in annual revenue with some of the high end fashion brands producing revenues between 10-35 million annually. The popularity of this particular market results in high levels of theft. Working in loss prevention I am very familiar with the various ways people try and steal these types of items and the best ways you can protect your merchandise. In my experience clothing security is best accomplished by adding security tags on clothes, but not just any tag, quality is extremely important.
As a shopper I have on more than a few occasions found security tags in dressing rooms or concealed in various locations throughout the store. As a loss prevention professional I will tell you that not all tags are made the same. Just like anything else you get what you pay for, except in the case of Checkpoint tags, which provide unparalleled clothing security at a reasonable price. Placing security tags on clothes is an imperative part of any loss prevention program and is worth their weight in gold! Checkpoint tags are different from other hard tags, as they are built from a strong plastic that is extremely difficult to remove without tools or damaging the product. There are various types of Checkpoint tags designed for any product regardless of size, material or design. They can service all of your clothing security needs, whether you want to protect your high line clothing brands, shoes, purses or other items. Not only are these tags strong they are also designed to prevent damage to your merchandise, due to their sleek design, and provide quality detection for all your retail needs. Don’t skimp on quality when it comes to clothing security, because a shoplifter will go to great lengths to steal your property. The last thing you want is to locate damaged tags, knowing you have lost inventory and profit retrofitting your products with inadequate protection.
In this day and age you can’t risk going without clothing security as it has become such a valuable industry. The best way for you to protect your interests, deter and detect theft, and increase profit is to add security tags on clothes and other high priced items that have a high theft rate. Checkpoint tags can provide the level of quality you are looking for to protect your merchandise at a reasonable price. They are easily attached to any product without damaging the item, are re-useable, and provide the level of detection you will come to expect in a retail theft prevention product. If you are interested in testing the product, Checkpoint will even provide a sample of their product, so you can compare it to the other brands, and see the difference first hand. Take it from me once you see and feel the difference you will never go back to the other guy.
Need information on clothing security? Give us a call at 1.770.426.0547 now.
