Jewelry stores have to balance the fine line of having enough inventory out for display and having the right amount of protection in place. Honest shoppers want to be able to browse around and find the right item, but criminals are also on the lookout for what they can grab. There has to be a good selection of diamond rings for the nervous groom to be, but if there are no retail anti theft devices in place, a smooth talking thief can be out the front door with a fistful before the staff ever misses a thing.
Bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and more are very vulnerable, expensive, small pieces that can be slipped in a pocket or purse. In order to prevent shoplifting, there is a great tool called the Alpha Jewel Lok that can help you monitor your valuable inventory. A key selling point for this product is that it will protect the jewelry, not the packaging.
I live in a town where just last year a pair of men went into a very high end jewelry store and asked to look at the Rolex watches. They took turns trying on practically every single one they had. They went back and forth, looking at them all, talking with the clerks and shooting the breeze with them. Then one guy got a phone call, while the other kept checking out the watches. A little more time passed and both men left without making a purchase. Unfortunately when the clerk began to return all the watches to their boxes, there was one missing. Between the two of them, they walked out the door with a $35,000 time piece. It’s been just over a year, and neither of them have been caught. Last night there was a similar story on the nightly news. A man and woman this time, in the same town, but it was a different jewelry store. It was almost the same situation though. (Again, there were no retail anti theft devices on any of the pieces.) The two of them walked in and asked to look at the best watches the place had in stock. The store staff happily complied, ready for a big sales commission. After some time looking at them, the pair said they planned to look around at other competitors. Then when the manager started looking at the display case, he found one watch was gone. Sure, they got them on surveillance and the picture was clear, but the store is still missing a $12,000 watch. That’s a big hit for a one day loss.
Alpha Jewel Loks could have prevented both of these terribly brazen thefts. They are made to be attached directly to the jewelry item, not the box. Alpha Jewel Loks are a great theft deterrent because of this. If there is a theft attempt, the store staff will immediately be alerted, instead of finding out after the fact when it is too late. Jewel thieves are known to be slick fast talkers. They have made an art of getting away with valuable pieces to sell or add to their own collections. They tend to go from town to town and they are frequently successful using the same schemes. That’s why it is so imperative to prevent shoplifting in the jewelry store sector. In order to put a stop to this, we’ve got to get owners and managers of jewelry stores to look into investing in Alpha Jewel Loks.
Get more information on Alpha Jewel Loks and more Alpha Hard Tags, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 today
Jewelry stores have to balance the fine line of having enough inventory out for display and having the right amount of protection in place. Honest shoppers want to be able to browse around and find the right item, but criminals are also on the lookout for what they can grab. There has to be a good selection of diamond rings for the nervous groom to be, but if there are no retail anti theft devices in place, a smooth talking thief can be out the front door with a fistful before the staff ever misses a thing. Bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and more are very vulnerable, expensive, small pieces that can be slipped in a pocket or purse. In order to prevent shoplifting, there is a great tool called the Alpha Jewel Lok that can help you monitor your valuable inventory. A key selling point for this product is that it will protect the jewelry, not the packaging.
I live in a town where just last year a pair of men went into a very high end jewelry store and asked to look at the Rolex watches. They took turns trying on practically every single one they had. They went back and forth, looking at them all, talking with the clerks and shooting the breeze with them. Then one guy got a phone call, while the other kept checking out the watches. A little more time passed and both men left without making a purchase. Unfortunately when the clerk began to return all the watches to their boxes, there was one missing. Between the two of them, they walked out the door with a $35,000 time piece. It’s been just over a year, and neither of them have been caught. Last night there was a similar story on the nightly news. A man and woman this time, in the same town, but it was a different jewelry store. It was almost the same situation though. (Again, there were no retail anti theft devices on any of the pieces.) The two of them walked in and asked to look at the best watches the place had in stock. The store staff happily complied, ready for a big sales commission. After some time looking at them, the pair said they planned to look around at other competitors. Then when the manager started looking at the display case, he found one watch was gone. Sure, they got them on surveillance and the picture was clear, but the store is still missing a $12,000 watch. That’s a big hit for a one day loss.
Alpha Jewel Loks could have prevented both of these terribly brazen thefts. They are made to be attached directly to the jewelry item, not the box. Alpha Jewel Loks are a great theft deterrent because of this. If there is a theft attempt, the store staff will immediately be alerted, instead of finding out after the fact when it is too late. Jewel thieves are known to be slick fast talkers. They have made an art of getting away with valuable pieces to sell or add to their own collections. They tend to go from town to town and they are frequently successful using the same schemes. That’s why it is so imperative to prevent shoplifting in the jewelry store sector. In order to put a stop to this, we’ve got to get owners and managers of jewelry stores to look into investing in Alpha Jewel Loks.
Get more information on Alpha Jewel Loks and more Alpha Hard Tags, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 today
50 PRODUCTS THAT SHOULD BE PROTECTED WITH CHECKPOINT LABELS – PT6
Well here we are at the halfway point! I’m glad you’ve stuck around this long. I tried to think of some specialty retailers and specialized items that may get overlooked in the product protection strategy playbook. I’ve crafted yet another list of product that would make you a target for thieves if you’re not using EAS Labels.
22. Ceramic Dolls
Does anyone else out there have a grandmother, or aunt that just has this huge collection of ceramic dolls? And does anyone else think that when you’re over at said grandmother or aunt’s house, that the dolls watch you? Well, I do; and it’s a creepy hobby if you ask me, but to each their own I suppose. For me, this is my grandmother. She loves to go out and collect these dolls; no matter the price. I’ve been with her a few times when she makes her purchase. Normally, it is a small retailer, which may even be family owned. You walk in, and there are hundreds of ceramic dolls just staring at you… There are also no EAS labels either. So if you’re not scared of being haunted, they are easy to steal. Just like the dolls, Checkpoint Labels are always watching.
23. Key chains
How many gift shops have you stumbled your way into? Every single place we go, it seems like my girlfriend will find a gift shop; and they’re all the same.. They all carry the same basic items: T-Shirts from the city, shot glasses, magnets and of course key chains. I often wonder just how many get stolen every year. They are super small, easily concealable and often placed in back corners. A perfect storm for inviting theft. There are some smaller Checkpoint Labels out there that can be a great tool to use here.
24. Cookbooks
This goes back to my gift shop owners. You can always find a local cookbook in there as well. Why take the chance of a shoplifter taking this book? Use a Checkpoint Label to make sure your profits don’t burn like your bisque. Here’s a good tip for tagging books. Don’t do like so many retailers and put the label on the back cover. Criminals are stupid, but they aren’t dumb. They can easily attempt to defeat the label. Instead, hide the EAS Label on a random blank page in the book. That way, the tag is harder for the shoplifter to detect and will certainly still set the door alarm off if someone tries to walk away with your recipes!
25. Bedding Sets
I know, this one is a little random; but I didn’t have anywhere else to include it at. I recently found myself purchasing new bedding set. Egyptian cotton, 1000 thread count. I sleep like a baby. It also set me back more than I ever thought I’d pay for sheets, too. This is another item that is made perfect for the professional price-switcher. With just a little effort, a thief can swap out the tags and really give your P&L nightmares. Don’t’ let it happen to you. Use your Checkpoint Labels and sleep better knowing that your profits are staying in your pockets!
For more information on Checkpoint Labels, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
Well here we are at the halfway point! I’m glad you’ve stuck around this long. I tried to think of some specialty retailers and specialized items that may get overlooked in the product protection strategy playbook. I’ve crafted yet another list of product that would make you a target for thieves if you’re not using EAS Labels.
22. Ceramic Dolls
Does anyone else out there have a grandmother, or aunt that just has this huge collection of ceramic dolls? And does anyone else think that when you’re over at said grandmother or aunt’s house, that the dolls watch you? Well, I do; and it’s a creepy hobby if you ask me, but to each their own I suppose. For me, this is my grandmother. She loves to go out and collect these dolls; no matter the price. I’ve been with her a few times when she makes her purchase. Normally, it is a small retailer, which may even be family owned. You walk in, and there are hundreds of ceramic dolls just staring at you… There are also no EAS labels either. So if you’re not scared of being haunted, they are easy to steal. Just like the dolls, Checkpoint Labels are always watching.
23. Key chains
How many gift shops have you stumbled your way into? Every single place we go, it seems like my girlfriend will find a gift shop; and they’re all the same.. They all carry the same basic items: T-Shirts from the city, shot glasses, magnets and of course key chains. I often wonder just how many get stolen every year. They are super small, easily concealable and often placed in back corners. A perfect storm for inviting theft. There are some smaller Checkpoint Labels out there that can be a great tool to use here.
24. Cookbooks
This goes back to my gift shop owners. You can always find a local cookbook in there as well. Why take the chance of a shoplifter taking this book? Use a Checkpoint Label to make sure your profits don’t burn like your bisque. Here’s a good tip for tagging books. Don’t do like so many retailers and put the label on the back cover. Criminals are stupid, but they aren’t dumb. They can easily attempt to defeat the label. Instead, hide the EAS Label on a random blank page in the book. That way, the tag is harder for the shoplifter to detect and will certainly still set the door alarm off if someone tries to walk away with your recipes!
25. Bedding Sets
I know, this one is a little random; but I didn’t have anywhere else to include it at. I recently found myself purchasing new bedding set. Egyptian cotton, 1000 thread count. I sleep like a baby. It also set me back more than I ever thought I’d pay for sheets, too. This is another item that is made perfect for the professional price-switcher. With just a little effort, a thief can swap out the tags and really give your P&L nightmares. Don’t’ let it happen to you. Use your Checkpoint Labels and sleep better knowing that your profits are staying in your pockets!
For more information on Checkpoint Labels, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
Bottle Service Keeps Your Nightclub From Becoming A Wild West Saloon!
I am a HUGE fan of western movies and ESPECIALLY John Wayne! I love sitting down and watching the bad guys terrorizing the town and then the sheriff, outnumbered and outgunned takes on the unruly gang and their leader. How about the saloon fights? One guy standing at the bar minding his own business and in walks the local bully who gets drunk and wants to start a fight? The little guy gets pushed around and in steps someone who is willing to confront the bully and his thugs. Fists fly, the piano player in the corner trying to play his music while mayhem rules the barroom. Mugs of beer get tossed in a person’s face and whiskey bottles are smashed over someone’s head. I know, it’s the movies, it is glamorized and the reality is fights leave people really hurt and not everyone wakes up after a pitcher of water is tossed on the face. Now, what would happen in those same movies if the saloons (the nightclubs of the day) offered a bottle service to their customers? The scenario would be a little different and so would my movie watching.
A little background on what the bottle service is before I go on. Nightclubs that offer this service are offering a party package that is purchased in advance. The group pays for a waiter/waitress who will be attending to the party for the night. They also receive a booth or table and in some cases a room that gives them a best view in the house, so to speak. Their server will pour and mix their drinks from a bottle or two of a premium wine or alcohol beverage. Each bottle is secured with a bottle lock so the server controls who gets a drink and how much. Hint: The server can also cut off a party member who is getting too drunk or obnoxious.
Now, picture what my favorite westerns would look like if the saloons of the day had bottle service. The outlaw gang makes reservations for their group for the night. They arrive and are greeted by the saloon owner who makes a big show of their arrival and escorts them to a table near the piano player and they meet their waitress for the evening. The barroom (or nightclub) starts to fill with patrons and people are having a good time. The gang leader has had a couple of drinks and is starting to get loud. He demands another drink and the waitress refuses to take the bottle lock off of the whiskey. Our bad guy is now more demanding and wants the bottle lock removed so he can pour his own drink. The waitress reminds him that as per their service agreement, she is responsible for removing the bottle lock and mixing drinks and has the right to cut off a guest who she feels is too intoxicated. The waitress contacts the saloon owner who then reviews the terms of the agreement with the gang and explains the beech of the contract. The gang reluctantly gets up and leaves the saloon. No fight breaks out and everyone else continues to enjoy a good time.
Boy, am I glad they didn’t have bottle service in the old days that certainly would not make for an entertaining movie! Of course I am being silly, but in a sense this is what a service can do for today’s nightclub or bar owner. Create a unique experience for a group, perhaps for a birthday party or other celebration and provide a dedicated server who can control drinks and mixing. Should a group member start to become too drunk or out of line, they can be cut-off from additional drinks and club security can be made aware before the person starts to fight or cause a problem.
Bottle service is a great way to increase your income and offer new experiences for your customers. Don’t let your nightclub turn into a Wild West saloon, make it a fun, safe and controlled environment for everyone!
Get more information on Bottle Service, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 today.
I am a HUGE fan of western movies and ESPECIALLY John Wayne! I love sitting down and watching the bad guys terrorizing the town and then the sheriff, outnumbered and outgunned takes on the unruly gang and their leader. How about the saloon fights? One guy standing at the bar minding his own business and in walks the local bully who gets drunk and wants to start a fight? The little guy gets pushed around and in steps someone who is willing to confront the bully and his thugs. Fists fly, the piano player in the corner trying to play his music while mayhem rules the barroom. Mugs of beer get tossed in a person’s face and whiskey bottles are smashed over someone’s head. I know, it’s the movies, it is glamorized and the reality is fights leave people really hurt and not everyone wakes up after a pitcher of water is tossed on the face. Now, what would happen in those same movies if the saloons (the nightclubs of the day) offered a bottle service to their customers? The scenario would be a little different and so would my movie watching.
A little background on what the bottle service is before I go on. Nightclubs that offer this service are offering a party package that is purchased in advance. The group pays for a waiter/waitress who will be attending to the party for the night. They also receive a booth or table and in some cases a room that gives them a best view in the house, so to speak. Their server will pour and mix their drinks from a bottle or two of a premium wine or alcohol beverage. Each bottle is secured with a bottle lock so the server controls who gets a drink and how much. Hint: The server can also cut off a party member who is getting too drunk or obnoxious.
Now, picture what my favorite westerns would look like if the saloons of the day had bottle service. The outlaw gang makes reservations for their group for the night. They arrive and are greeted by the saloon owner who makes a big show of their arrival and escorts them to a table near the piano player and they meet their waitress for the evening. The barroom (or nightclub) starts to fill with patrons and people are having a good time. The gang leader has had a couple of drinks and is starting to get loud. He demands another drink and the waitress refuses to take the bottle lock off of the whiskey. Our bad guy is now more demanding and wants the bottle lock removed so he can pour his own drink. The waitress reminds him that as per their service agreement, she is responsible for removing the bottle lock and mixing drinks and has the right to cut off a guest who she feels is too intoxicated. The waitress contacts the saloon owner who then reviews the terms of the agreement with the gang and explains the breech of the contract. The gang reluctantly gets up and leaves the saloon. No fight breaks out and everyone else continues to enjoy a good time.
Boy, am I glad they didn’t have bottle service in the old days that certainly would not make for an entertaining movie! Of course I am being silly, but in a sense this is what a service can do for today’s nightclub or bar owner. Create a unique experience for a group, perhaps for a birthday party or other celebration and provide a dedicated server who can control drinks and mixing. Should a group member start to become too drunk or out of line, they can be cut-off from additional drinks and club security can be made aware before the person starts to fight or cause a problem.
Bottle service is a great way to increase your income and offer new experiences for your customers. Don’t let your nightclub turn into a Wild West saloon, make it a fun, safe and controlled environment for everyone!
Get more information on Bottle Service, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 today.
