Sensormatic Tags – 4 WC Blog 751
Clothing Security Tags – 3
Use Sensormatic Tags The Right Way And Improve Theft Prevention
Clothing security tags work in every store they are used in. In fact they are so effective that according to the Sensormatic Global Retail Shrink Index, Electronic article surveillance (EAS) is the most popular Loss Prevention investment among retailers in the United States. According to their researchers, 92.16% of retailers surveyed indicated they are investing in electronic article surveillance (pg. 45). Certainly the use of clothing security is important but I will tell you that based on my experience, which tags are used and where they are placed are almost as important to a merchandise protection program.
Effective standardized tagging guidelines for retailers improve the processing of merchandise for cashiers. It makes auditing of tagging easier for managers and it results in fewer customer service complaints. Here are of my suggestions to use as a basis when starting a tagging program:
• Tag visibility is important. Hidden tags sound like they would be a deterrent to criminals and in some situations that does work. But most of your shoplifters will be opportunists and if they see the Sensormatic tags they are less likely to try to steal an item. Deterrence is preferred to having to confront a potential shoplifter which can become dangerous.
• Hiding clothing security tags can also result in a cashier overlooking them during the checkout process. Since these tags are not designed to deactivate they are going to sound the EAS tower at the doors and create a distraction. The customer may be embarrassed or angry and an employee has to respond and try to determine what caused the alarm.
• Placing tags where they are hard to cover up is also important. For example, a hard tag on the waist of a skirt can be covered by a blouse or sweater if a shoplifter tries to wear it out of the store.
• Finally, there are Sensormatic tags and labels. I know that sometimes it is easier to slap a label on a manufacturer hang tag rather than pinning a tag onto a piece of clothing but I always recommend a hard tag on clothing. For a t-shirt or a pair of socks a label may be sufficient but pants, shirts, purses, etc. should always be hard tagged.
Now that I covered what not to do here are my suggestions to help you with a consistent tagging strategy:
• Tag pants in a seam near the knee. Also do it on the same leg of every pair of slacks, jeans pants etc. Cashiers will always know to look for the Sensormatic tags in the same place. If you find this is more effort than you want to put into it you can tag near the cuff, but do it several inches above the end of the leg.
• Shoes can be a bit more difficult since people want to try them on. Additionally not all shoes are designed the same. If possible tag through an eyelet, buckle or strap. IF there is no choice, a Sensormatic label may serve as a substitute on the bottom of each shoe.
• Attach clothing security tags to the neckline. This ensures the tag is visible and it is very hard to hide this. If you make the choice to tag on a sleeve, as with pants, do it several inches above the end of the sleeve. A small cut in the garment can be easy to repair and the tag slipped off. Cut in a piece of clothing anywhere else renders it unserviceable and useless.
• Purses generally have loops and straps that are accommodating for tags making them easy for protecting. Wallets on the other hand may be more challenging. This is one of the situations where I believe it is warranted to use a Sensormatic label hidden in the merchandise. The key is to emphasize that cashiers be sure to run all wallets over deactivation pads to avoid those false alarms.
These are strategies that I used for many years as a Retail Loss Prevention Manager and I can attest to the effectiveness of following these suggestions. We were consistently bringing in shortage numbers well under 1% during my tenure.
Sensormatic is a trusted company in the Loss Prevention industry and their equipment is so effective in preventing shoplifting that Bill Bregar, owner of Loss Prevention Systems, Inc. recommends their products to his clients. Why is that important? It is important because Bill has been in the business of retail shortage prevention and consultation since 1983. He was also a Loss Prevention Director for major retail stores. When Bill and I are in agreement it means you can’t go wrong if you listen to us. Use Sensormatic tags and see how much you can improve your bottom line.
For more information about clothing security tags contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
Clothing security tags work in every store they are used in. In fact they are so effective that according to the Sensormatic Global Retail Shrink Index, Electronic article surveillance (EAS) is the most popular Loss Prevention investment among retailers in the United States. According to their researchers, 92.16% of retailers surveyed indicated they are investing in electronic article surveillance (pg. 45). Certainly the use of clothing security is important but I will tell you that based on my experience, which tags are used and where they are placed are almost as important to a merchandise protection program.
Effective standardized tagging guidelines for retailers improve the processing of merchandise for cashiers. It makes auditing of tagging easier for managers and it results in fewer customer service complaints. Here are of my suggestions to use as a basis when starting a tagging program:
• Tag visibility is important. Hidden tags sound like they would be a deterrent to criminals and in some situations that does work. But most of your shoplifters will be opportunists and if they see the Sensormatic tags they are less likely to try to steal an item. Deterrence is preferred to having to confront a potential shoplifter which can become dangerous.
• Hiding clothing security tags can also result in a cashier overlooking them during the checkout process. Since these tags are not designed to deactivate they are going to sound the EAS tower at the doors and create a distraction. The customer may be embarrassed or angry and an employee has to respond and try to determine what caused the alarm.
• Placing tags where they are hard to cover up is also important. For example, a hard tag on the waist of a skirt can be covered by a blouse or sweater if a shoplifter tries to wear it out of the store.
• Finally, there are Sensormatic tags and labels. I know that sometimes it is easier to slap a label on a manufacturer hang tag rather than pinning a tag onto a piece of clothing but I always recommend a hard tag on clothing. For a t-shirt or a pair of socks a label may be sufficient but pants, shirts, purses, etc. should always be hard tagged.
Now that I covered what not to do here are my suggestions to help you with a consistent tagging strategy:
• Tag pants in a seam near the knee. Also do it on the same leg of every pair of slacks, jeans pants etc. Cashiers will always know to look for the Sensormatic tags in the same place. If you find this is more effort than you want to put into it you can tag near the cuff, but do it several inches above the end of the leg.
• Shoes can be a bit more difficult since people want to try them on. Additionally not all shoes are designed the same. If possible tag through an eyelet, buckle or strap. IF there is no choice, a Sensormatic label may serve as a substitute on the bottom of each shoe.
• Attach clothing security tags to the neckline. This ensures the tag is visible and it is very hard to hide this. If you make the choice to tag on a sleeve, as with pants, do it several inches above the end of the sleeve. A small cut in the garment can be easy to repair and the tag slipped off. Cut in a piece of clothing anywhere else renders it unserviceable and useless.
• Purses generally have loops and straps that are accommodating for tags making them easy for protecting. Wallets on the other hand may be more challenging. This is one of the situations where I believe it is warranted to use a Sensormatic label hidden in the merchandise. The key is to emphasize that cashiers be sure to run all wallets over deactivation pads to avoid those false alarms.
These are strategies that I used for many years as a Retail Loss Prevention Manager and I can attest to the effectiveness of following these suggestions. We were consistently bringing in shortage numbers well under 1% during my tenure.
Sensormatic is a trusted company in the Loss Prevention industry and their equipment is so effective in preventing shoplifting that Bill Bregar, owner of Loss Prevention Systems, Inc. recommends their products to his clients. Why is that important? It is important because Bill has been in the business of retail shortage prevention and consultation since 1983. He was also a Loss Prevention Director for major retail stores. When Bill and I are in agreement it means you can’t go wrong if you listen to us. Use Sensormatic tags and see how much you can improve your bottom line.
For more information about clothing security tags, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
Loss Prevention Roi Calculator – 4 WC Blog 800
Can Loss Prevention Be Free? – 3
Understanding The ROI of A Loss Prevention System When You Use A Loss Prevention ROI Calculator
Can Loss Prevention be free? That seems like a silly question to ask. Why not ask if a car can be free or how about a free vacation to the Bahamas? I suppose if you were to win a raffle or a contest maybe either one could be free. Of course, even then you are going to have to pay taxes and then it won’t feel so free. If I reply to a “special offer” for a free one month trial of a sports broadcast website so that I can watch any of my favorite sports events why do I have to sign up for my free offer using a credit card? I have a sneaky suspicion that the website expects me to forget to cancel my free offer so they can bill me the next month. Why not get Manager training to Stop Shoplifting for free? Better yet, how about asking for a free Loss Prevention ROI calculator to use to figure out the cost and benefits a Sensormatic System would give you? It all sounds ridiculous. What company is going to offer free ANYTHING to customers without some sort of cost attached?
I have a secret for you. Can Loss Prevention be free? Yes, it can. So is the Loss Prevention ROI Calculator that will help you find out how this is so. A Loss Prevention system from Sensormatic is the best way to prevent theft caused by shoplifting. A system includes the towers, the tags, the deactivation pads and hard tag removal tools. It may also include peripheral attachments such as an integrated people counting device or a Sensormatic Synergy Camera. All of these do cost money. So the question is if the system and its components cost money then how in the world can they be free? Are you going to have to enter a raffle to win a system? No, it isn’t that complicated. The way a Loss Prevention system is going to be free is in the amount of money it is going to save you in shortage. That is where the Loss Prevention ROI Calculator comes in to play. If you navigate to the Loss Prevention Systems, Inc. (LPSI) website and look at the top of the page there are tabs and one is labeled “ROI Calc.” A simple click of the tab takes the user to the calculator itself and here is where two pieces of information are entered, the (estimated) annual sales of the store and the amount you are willing to spend on EAS (electronic article surveillance) equipment. The calculator does the rest of the work providing the estimated amount you will reduce your shrinkage by and giving you the estimated number of months it will take for your system to pay for itself. After a system has paid for itself you can realistically put the savings back to your profit line.
LPSI could have charged for the use of the calculator but they chose not to do so. It was more important to them that retail owners and managers see how significant the impact of a Sensormatic system can be for a store. The Loss Prevention ROI Calculator is also free because it does not require any kind of sign in to use it. No one is tracking the user to hound them later. Being free from a barrage of advertisements and solicitations in your email is a benefit that makes this calculator free and that much more appealing to those who use it.
One more thing that is going to surprise you is that not only can a Loss Prevention system and the ROI calculator be free; manager training to stop shoplifting can be free too! As incredible as it may sound if you purchase a Sensormatic system from LPSI you will also receive free shoplifting prevention training. I’m not talking about only training on how to use your new system I’m also talking about the training necessary to deter shoplifting. They will also provide guidance in establishing a Loss Prevention program so you can sustain your efforts at shortage reduction.
Can Loss Prevention be free? I don’t see how you can answer that question except in the affirmative. From the LPSI ROI Calculator to the training that will help you stop thieves to the actual system paying for itself it can all be free. What isn’t free are the losses your store is incurring as criminals steal from you while you consider whether or not to try the ROI calculator. Don’t delay check it out today I am sure you will be convinced
Need information on a Loss Prevention ROI Calculator? Give us a call at 1.770.426.0547
Can Loss Prevention be free? That seems like a silly question to ask. Why not ask if a car can be free or how about a free vacation to the Bahamas? I suppose if you were to win a raffle or a contest maybe either one could be free. Of course, even then you are going to have to pay taxes and then it won’t feel so free. If I reply to a “special offer” for a free one month trial of a sports broadcast website so that I can watch any of my favorite sports events why do I have to sign up for my free offer using a credit card? I have a sneaky suspicion that the website expects me to forget to cancel my free offer so they can bill me the next month. Why not get Manager training to Stop Shoplifting for free? Better yet, how about asking for a free Loss Prevention ROI calculator to use to figure out the cost and benefits a Sensormatic System would give you? It all sounds ridiculous. What company is going to offer free ANYTHING to customers without some sort of cost attached?
I have a secret for you. Can Loss Prevention be free? Yes, it can. So is the Loss Prevention ROI Calculator that will help you find out how this is so. A Loss Prevention system from Sensormatic is the best way to prevent theft caused by shoplifting. A system includes the towers, the tags, the deactivation pads and hard tag removal tools. It may also include peripheral attachments such as an integrated people counting device or a Sensormatic Synergy Camera. All of these do cost money. So the question is if the system and its components cost money then how in the world can they be free? Are you going to have to enter a raffle to win a system? No, it isn’t that complicated. The way a Loss Prevention system is going to be free is in the amount of money it is going to save you in shortage. That is where the Loss Prevention ROI Calculator comes in to play. If you navigate to the Loss Prevention Systems, Inc. (LPSI) website and look at the top of the page there are tabs and one is labeled “ROI Calc.” A simple click of the tab takes the user to the calculator itself and here is where two pieces of information are entered, the (estimated) annual sales of the store and the amount you are willing to spend on EAS (electronic article surveillance) equipment. The calculator does the rest of the work providing the estimated amount you will reduce your shrinkage by and giving you the estimated number of months it will take for your system to pay for itself. After a system has paid for itself you can realistically put the savings back to your profit line.
LPSI could have charged for the use of the calculator but they chose not to do so. It was more important to them that retail owners and managers see how significant the impact of a Sensormatic system can be for a store. The Loss Prevention ROI Calculator is also free because it does not require any kind of sign in to use it. No one is tracking the user to hound them later. Being free from a barrage of advertisements and solicitations in your email is a benefit that makes this calculator free and that much more appealing to those who use it.
One more thing that is going to surprise you is that not only can a Loss Prevention system and the ROI calculator be free; manager training to stop shoplifting can be free too! As incredible as it may sound if you purchase a Sensormatic system from LPSI you will also receive free shoplifting prevention training. I’m not talking about only training on how to use your new system I’m also talking about the training necessary to deter shoplifting. They will also provide guidance in establishing a Loss Prevention program so you can sustain your efforts at shortage reduction.
Can Loss Prevention be free? I don’t see how you can answer that question except in the affirmative. From the LPSI ROI Calculator to the training that will help you stop thieves to the actual system paying for itself it can all be free. What isn’t free are the losses your store is incurring as criminals steal from you while you consider whether or not to try the ROI calculator. Don’t delay check it out today I am sure you will be convinced.
Need information on a Loss Prevention ROI Calculator? Give us a call at 1.770.426.0547
Stop Shoplifting – 3 WC Blog 786
Sensormatic Labels -3
Cook Up A Plan To Reduce Grocery Shortage With Sensormatic Labels
When it comes to food and inventory shortage there are two factors to take into consideration, how to prevent out of date merchandise and how to stop shoplifting. I have seen merchandise that has had to be marked out of stock because the food has expired. One of the reasons for many of the unnecessary mark-outs is a failure of the store to have a good product rotation program in place. As a freight manager I always stressed to my team the importance of using FIFO (First In First Out) when putting out merchandise. This could be difficult for the team when they were being pushed for time (which was always). I would audit behind them and sometimes find shortcuts had been taken. Occasionally a worker pulled the first item on the shelf and then put out the new merchandise and then put the first item back. This gave the impression that FIFO was followed when it really was not. Those items that were not rotated would go out of date and then we had to process them and mark them out of stock. What a waste! There were also the products we stocked that just did not sell. They may not have been the right item for our store or customers just didn’t like them. Any way you cut it the product sat there until the company issued markdowns and sold it on clearance or they went out of date. The other issue we often found with out of date product was when the merchandise was vendor supplied and stocked and the vendor failed to give timely vendor credits on goods that were not selling.
The other major cause for shortage in grocery stores is due to theft. The first issue involves operational matters and can be resolved by putting good practices in place. Theft on the other hand requires another solution and that should be the use of Sensormatic labels. Labels can be used on almost anything a store carries. From canned foods to steaks, there is a remedy available from Sensormatic security systems for nearly everything a grocer carries. Now you may not need to put a label on a can of corn but you can put a Sensormatic APX Microwavable Roll Label in meat soaker pads or under the meat trays for those expensive cuts of beef and pork. Perhaps your store carries some health and beauty items as well as foods you can protect these with the HBC labels. There are also hard tags available that can protect higher end merchandise such as infant formula. All of the Sensormatic labels and tags carried by Loss Prevention Systems, Inc. (LPSI) are proven to stop shoplifting and that is the reason they are recommended by LPSI for their clients.
Why the fuss about grocery store shrink? It is a concern because “Shrinkage as a % of revenue 2017-2018” came in at a whopping 1.90% according to the Sensormatic Global Shrink Index (pg. 43). As I was looking for some specific grocery store theft statistics I found something I wasn’t quite expecting. According to one website I browse, they pulled some statistics from businessinsurance.org listing 9 of the top items stolen from stores. Topping that list was meat and coming in at number three on the list was baby formula! Operations may be causing some of your shortage but you cannot discount the impact theft is having on your store as well. You have to stop shoplifting if you are going to make a difference in your shortage results.
Equipping your store with an electronic article surveillance system from Sensormatic and protecting your merchandise with Sensormatic labels you can be certain you will reduce theft. Purchase that system from LPSI and you not only enjoy the benefits of owning a Sensormatic security system you receive free Loss Prevention training from LPSI. You won’t find an equivalent offer from any other company. If you are concerned about the cost of a system LPSI also has financing available for qualifying businesses. Don’t waste any more time find out more about how LPSI can help you make your business grow as you reduce shortage.
Get more information on Sensormatic labels, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 today.
When it comes to food and inventory shortage there are two factors to take into consideration, how to prevent out of date merchandise and how to stop shoplifting. I have seen merchandise that has had to be marked out of stock because the food has expired. One of the reasons for many of the unnecessary mark-outs is a failure of the store to have a good product rotation program in place. As a freight manager I always stressed to my team the importance of using FIFO (First In First Out) when putting out merchandise. This could be difficult for the team when they were being pushed for time (which was always). I would audit behind them and sometimes find shortcuts had been taken. Occasionally a worker pulled the first item on the shelf and then put out the new merchandise and then put the first item back. This gave the impression that FIFO was followed when it really was not. Those items that were not rotated would go out of date and then we had to process them and mark them out of stock. What a waste! There were also the products we stocked that just did not sell. They may not have been the right item for our store or customers just didn’t like them. Any way you cut it the product sat there until the company issued markdowns and sold it on clearance or they went out of date. The other issue we often found with out of date product was when the merchandise was vendor supplied and stocked and the vendor failed to give timely vendor credits on goods that were not selling.
The other major cause for shortage in grocery stores is due to theft. The first issue involves operational matters and can be resolved by putting good practices in place. Theft on the other hand requires another solution and that should be the use of Sensormatic labels. Labels can be used on almost anything a store carries. From canned foods to steaks, there is a remedy available from Sensormatic security systems for nearly everything a grocer carries. Now you may not need to put a label on a can of corn but you can put a Sensormatic APX Microwavable Roll Label in meat soaker pads or under the meat trays for those expensive cuts of beef and pork. Perhaps your store carries some health and beauty items as well as foods you can protect these with the HBC labels. There are also hard tags available that can protect higher end merchandise such as infant formula. All of the Sensormatic labels and tags carried by Loss Prevention Systems, Inc. (LPSI) are proven to stop shoplifting and that is the reason they are recommended by LPSI for their clients.
Why the fuss about grocery store shrink? It is a concern because “Shrinkage as a % of revenue 2017-2018” came in at a whopping 1.90% according to the Sensormatic Global Shrink Index (pg. 43). As I was looking for some specific grocery store theft statistics I found something I wasn’t quite expecting. According to one website I browse, they pulled some statistics from businessinsurance.org listing 9 of the top items stolen from stores. Topping that list was meat and coming in at number three on the list was baby formula! Operations may be causing some of your shortage but you cannot discount the impact theft is having on your store as well. You have to stop shoplifting if you are going to make a difference in your shortage results.
Equipping your store with an electronic article surveillance system from Sensormatic and protecting your merchandise with Sensormatic labels you can be certain you will reduce theft. Purchase that system from LPSI and you not only enjoy the benefits of owning a Sensormatic security system you receive free Loss Prevention training from LPSI. You won’t find an equivalent offer from any other company. If you are concerned about the cost of a system LPSI also has financing available for qualifying businesses. Don’t waste any more time find out more about how LPSI can help you make your business grow as you reduce shortage.
Get more information on Sensormatic labels, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 today.
