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Signal Shoplifters You Are Serious With A Checkpoint Security System
I don’t know about you but sometimes I get a chuckle out of things I see that are supposed to stop shoplifting in stores. For example, in one store I frequent there is a sign on the wall of the restroom as you walk in that warns that unpaid merchandise is not allowed in the restroom. It also tells the reader that shoplifting is not a joke or a game. It is a crime and it makes things more expensive for everyone. It ends by letting shoplifters know they will be prosecuted. This tickles me on so many levels. First, the potential shoplifter has already entered the restroom with the unpaid merchandise when they see the sign. I am sure they are thinking, “Well shucks, I can’t bring this in here to steal, guess I have to find another place to do it.” But wait, they read on and find out that it costs everyone more money when they steal. Now, I can’t say for certain, but it seems to me that my expenditures for goods are not really high on the list of priorities for someone who is contemplating theft.
All kidding aside, I understand the idea behind the signs, they are meant to discourage someone from bringing merchandise into a restroom or alerting potential shoplifters that there are cameras in use in the store. This type of retail theft prevention is meant to stop shoplifting efforts by first-time and opportunist shoplifters. I would contend that a better retail theft prevention approach would be installing a Checkpoint security system.
A Checkpoint security system deters theft at all levels from the opportunist to the professional involved in organized retail crime (ORC). Electronic article surveillance (EAS) antennas are installed at entry/exit points and detect unpaid merchandise being carried out of the store. Deactivation devices are integrated at points of sale to ensure EAS tags deactivate when a purchase is made. Checkpoint labels and tags are purchased and applied to a variety of merchandise to be both a visual deterrent to thieves and a physical protection that causes and alarm activation if an attempt to shoplift is made. Opportunist shoplifters are not sure how to defeat the security tags and professionals are trying to avoid attention so they don’t want risk alarm activations.
A Checkpoint Security System is also a deterrent to employee theft. One thing I learned from almost 20 years of retail loss prevention experience is that store associates become immune to signs, cameras and even loss prevention staff. They see these things every day and they become just another store fixture. I would be hard pressed to say how many employees I caught stealing over that time who just didn’t think about the cameras and public view monitors. As part of new hire orientation I took the time to warn employees about our capabilities and still they would attempt to steal. On the other hand, employees hear the beeping of the EAS antennas on a regular basis and they physically handle products protected with Checkpoint tags. As a result they are not de-sensitized, so to speak, to this security measure. Employees are less likely to steal when a retailer has this retail theft prevention system installed.
Investing in a Checkpoint security system is a step in the right direction to stop shoplifting and prevent employee theft. When criminals notice the new hardware and tagged merchandise they will begin to take their activity elsewhere. As this happens, your in-stocks will improve and as a consequence so will your sales. Over time a Checkpoint system can pay for itself so why wait any longer to protect your business and merchandise?
Get more information on a Checkpoint security system, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 today.
I don’t know about you but sometimes I get a chuckle out of things I see that are supposed to stop shoplifting in stores. For example, in one store I frequent there is a sign on the wall of the restroom as you walk in that warns that unpaid merchandise is not allowed in the restroom. It also tells the reader that shoplifting is not a joke or a game. It is a crime and it makes things more expensive for everyone. It ends by letting shoplifters know they will be prosecuted. This tickles me on so many levels. First, the potential shoplifter has already entered the restroom with the unpaid merchandise when they see the sign. I am sure they are thinking, “Well shucks, I can’t bring this in here to steal, guess I have to find another place to do it.” But wait, they read on and find out that it costs everyone more money when they steal. Now, I can’t say for certain, but it seems to me that my expenditures for goods are not really high on the list of priorities for someone who is contemplating theft.
All kidding aside, I understand the idea behind the signs, they are meant to discourage someone from bringing merchandise into a restroom or alerting potential shoplifters that there are cameras in use in the store. This type of retail theft prevention is meant to stop shoplifting efforts by first-time and opportunist shoplifters. I would contend that a better retail theft prevention approach would be installing a Checkpoint security system.
A Checkpoint security system deters theft at all levels from the opportunist to the professional involved in organized retail crime (ORC). Electronic article surveillance (EAS) antennas are installed at entry/exit points and detect unpaid merchandise being carried out of the store. Deactivation devices are integrated at points of sale to ensure EAS tags deactivate when a purchase is made. Checkpoint labels and tags are purchased and applied to a variety of merchandise to be both a visual deterrent to thieves and a physical protection that causes and alarm activation if an attempt to shoplift is made. Opportunist shoplifters are not sure how to defeat the security tags and professionals are trying to avoid attention so they don’t want risk alarm activations.
A Checkpoint Security System is also a deterrent to employee theft. One thing I learned from almost 20 years of retail loss prevention experience is that store associates become immune to signs, cameras and even loss prevention staff. They see these things every day and they become just another store fixture. I would be hard pressed to say how many employees I caught stealing over that time who just didn’t think about the cameras and public view monitors. As part of new hire orientation I took the time to warn employees about our capabilities and still they would attempt to steal. On the other hand, employees hear the beeping of the EAS antennas on a regular basis and they physically handle products protected with Checkpoint tags. As a result they are not de-sensitized, so to speak, to this security measure. Employees are less likely to steal when a retailer has this retail theft prevention system installed.
Investing in a Checkpoint security system is a step in the right direction to stop shoplifting and prevent employee theft. When criminals notice the new hardware and tagged merchandise they will begin to take their activity elsewhere. As this happens, your in-stocks will improve and as a consequence so will your sales. Over time a Checkpoint system can pay for itself so why wait any longer to protect your business and merchandise?
Get more information on a Checkpoint security system, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 today.
50 PRODUCTS THAT SHOULD BE PROTECTED WITH CHECKPOINT LABELS – PT 8
Let’s take a stroll down to the sporting goods section for a minute. Whether you have just a sporting goods section in your store, or your entire footprint is in the game, you know just how many high priced, high theft items there are in this area. There are plenty of items where an EAS label can make the difference between profit and shrink. Here’s some often overlooked items that can benefit from a little extra protection.
31. Tool Sets
From socket wrenches, to screwdriver sets and everything in between, tools are big business. They also attract shoplifters like a moth to a flame. Sometimes, it is difficult to secure bigger sets due the bulky nature of the packaging and retailers will often not secure the item at all because of it. Checkpoint Labels are a great solution for this problem. The label should be affixed to the inside of the tools set. This will let you know if someone walks out the doors without paying for those ratchets.
32. Fishing Line
Fishing line is always overlooked, even the ones that have price points over $50. Spools are incredibly easy to conceal and a thief can easily steal multiple units at once. Not only does the average shoplifter target this merchandise, I see this constantly in return fraud cases. Checkpoint Labels can make a direct impact. We tested this out recently and saw shrink and returns drop to almost nothing nearly overnight.
33. Camp Stoves
I’ll be honest. I’ve never had anyone conceal a camp stove on me. What I’ve had, with regularity, are price switching incidents. Quite often, I will see where a $150 stove was sold for $25. Customers want the best item, but often, they are not willing to pay for the best. Most thieves I’ve caught doing this don’t seem to consider price switching a form of theft; they are in fact paying for (at least partially) the item. Applying a Checkpoint Label can help educate your cashiers on the high priced items, in addition to helping catch the crook as they exit if it is not caught at the point of sale.
34. Hammocks
I love my hammock. I could easily spend my entire Sunday perched under my two palm trees with a cold beverage in my hand and steaks on the grill. Your everyday hammock isn’t that pricey, but there is a specialty niche for the more adventurous folks. These are designed for hanging from a cliff, or perched upon a mountain top. Obviously, you need a high quality material for the added safety, which of course will come with a much higher price tag. EAS labels can make a great deterrent to any would-be shoplifter. I’ve used them personally in my stores with great success.
35. Sleeping Bags
What camping trip through the great outdoors wouldn’t be complete without a couple of sleeping bags? This is another category that is often overlooked in terms of EAS Labels and other product protection strategies. The mindset is always the same; “where can someone conceal a big sleeping bag?” I’ve heard that every time I bring this up within our department. Just like camp stoves, you can’t conceal these very easily, but you can price-switch the heck out of them. An in-attentive, or ill-trained cashier won’t know the difference between a $20 sleeping bag and the $120 model that will keep you warm through a blizzard. Using a Checkpoint Label can help reduce shrink by giving your cashier team a visual clue that the item in front of them should have a price-point over $100.
For more information about Checkpoint Labels contact us or call 1.770.426.0547.
Let’s take a stroll down to the sporting goods section for a minute. Whether you have just a sporting goods section in your store, or your entire footprint is in the game, you know just how many high priced, high theft items there are in this area. There are plenty of items where EAS labels can make the difference between profit and shrink. Here’s some often overlooked items that can benefit from a little extra protection.
31. Tool SetsFrom socket wrenches, to screwdriver sets and everything in between, tools are big business. They also attract shoplifters like a moth to a flame. Sometimes, it is difficult to secure bigger sets due the bulky nature of the packaging and retailers will often not secure the item at all because of it. Checkpoint Labels are a great solution for this problem. The label should be affixed to the inside of the tools set. This will let you know if someone walks out the doors without paying for those ratchets.
32. Fishing LineFishing line is always overlooked, even the ones that have price points over $50. Spools are incredibly easy to conceal and a thief can easily steal multiple units at once. Not only does the average shoplifter target this merchandise, I see this constantly in return fraud cases. Checkpoint Labels can make a direct impact. We tested this out recently and saw shrink and returns drop to almost nothing nearly overnight.
33. Camp StovesI’ll be honest. I’ve never had anyone conceal a camp stove on me. What I’ve had, with regularity, are price switching incidents. Quite often, I will see where a $150 stove was sold for $25. Customers want the best item, but often, they are not willing to pay for the best. Most thieves I’ve caught doing this don’t seem to consider price switching a form of theft; they are in fact paying for (at least partially) the item. Applying Checkpoint Labels can help educate your cashiers on the high priced items, in addition to helping catch the crook as they exit if it is not caught at the point of sale.
34. HammocksI love my hammock. I could easily spend my entire Sunday perched under my two palm trees with a cold beverage in my hand and steaks on the grill. Your everyday hammock isn’t that pricey, but there is a specialty niche for the more adventurous folks. These are designed for hanging from a cliff, or perched upon a mountain top. Obviously, you need a high quality material for the added safety, which of course will come with a much higher price tag. EAS labels can make a great deterrent to any would-be shoplifter. I’ve used them personally in my stores with great success.
35. Sleeping BagsWhat camping trip through the great outdoors wouldn’t be complete without a couple of sleeping bags? This is another category that is often overlooked in terms of EAS Labels and other product protection strategies. The mindset is always the same; “where can someone conceal a big sleeping bag?” I’ve heard that every time I bring this up within our department. Just like camp stoves, you can’t conceal these very easily, but you can price-switch the heck out of them. An in-attentive, or ill-trained cashier won’t know the difference between a $20 sleeping bag and the $120 model that will keep you warm through a blizzard. Using a Checkpoint Label can help reduce shrink by giving your cashier team a visual clue that the item in front of them should have a price-point over $100.
For more information about Checkpoint Labels, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547.
50 PRODUCTS THAT SHOULD BE PROTECTED WITH CHECKPOINT LABELS – PT7
When I started this list, I thought, hey, this would be easy. I could think of 50 items throughout my store that need to be secured. Well, I’ll tell you this… it’s not as easy as I thought it would be. Trying not to be redundant is the hardest part! It’s all for the best though. If I can inspire just one change in your product protection strategy, and save you a few dollars in shrink, I’ve done my job. So without further delay, let’s continue our list of products that should be protected with Checkpoint Labels.
26. CD/DVD
These probably should have been at the top of the list. Since their inception years ago, these items have ranked consistently in the top 10 most commonly shoplifted items (at least in my stores). Whether it’s opportunistic thieves, teenagers out of school, or the professional ORC group, high shrink here can really cost you. My advice is to place the EAS label in a visible location on the rear of the packaging. It only helps if your have your store information printed on the label, as this discourages resale and provides a visible deterrent.
27. Spray Paint
Yes, spray paint. I’m including this one on the list because I had a case last year where one guy stole nearly $5,000 in spray paint from me. He simply loaded a buggy and pushed it out. It didn’t sound the alarm and no one batted an eye. Turns out, he was using it to spray graffiti all over town. Now, to prevent an easy push-out, I use Checkpoint Labels to help deter this activity.
28. Pocket Knives
Does anyone actually sell these? I find more empty packages of pocket knives than I care to say. While it’s difficult to protect these items with just one measure, I find a combination of Checkpoint Labels and a locking peg seem to slow down the theft. While I haven’t found a solution to completely eliminate theft here, this dual combination sure has reduced my losses by more than half.
29. Motor Oil
This is another item I’m only including here due to a recent case I worked. I had a group of guys stealing motor oil from me constantly. They were literally wiping out my shelves, placing them in a plastic tub and walking out the doors. No alarm sounded, no one paying attention. We started putting EAS labels that were printed with our store name on them and eventually they turned up at a corner oil change shop with the shop owner called our store and inquired if we sold to any third party suppliers. Turns out, the shop owner was buying the oil from someone representing themselves as a reputable dealer, but was just a ring leader to a criminal ORC group.
30. Windshield Wipers
If we are going on the automotive categories, why not include wipers. Have you actually looked at prices recently? You can easily spend $50 on a pair of wipers if you’re not careful. Granted, I don’t want my wipers to fly off in a torrential downpour, but at some point, the pricing here is just excessive. The packaging makes a great fit for an EAS label and will provide a visible deterrent to any would-be thief.
For more information about Checkpoint Labels, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547.
When I started this list, I thought, hey, this would be easy. I could think of 50 items throughout my store that need to be secured. Well, I’ll tell you this… it’s not as easy as I thought it would be. Trying not to be redundant is the hardest part! It’s all for the best though. If I can inspire just one change in your product protection strategy, and save you a few dollars in shrink, I’ve done my job. So without further delay, let’s continue our list of products that should be protected with Checkpoint Labels.
26. CD/DVD
These probably should have been at the top of the list. Since their inception years ago, these items have ranked consistently in the top 10 most commonly shoplifted items (at least in my stores). Whether it’s opportunistic thieves, teenagers out of school, or the professional ORC group, high shrink here can really cost you. My advice is to place the EAS label in a visible location on the rear of the packaging. It only helps if your have your store information printed on the label, as this discourages resale and provides a visible deterrent.
27. Spray Paint
Yes, spray paint. I’m including this one on the list because I had a case last year where one guy stole nearly $5,000 in spray paint from me. He simply loaded a buggy and pushed it out. It didn’t sound the alarm and no one batted an eye. Turns out, he was using it to spray graffiti all over town. Now, to prevent an easy push-out, I use Checkpoint Labels to help deter this activity.
28. Pocket Knives
Does anyone actually sell these? I find more empty packages of pocket knives than I care to say. While it’s difficult to protect these items with just one measure, I find a combination of Checkpoint Labels and a locking peg seem to slow down the theft. While I haven’t found a solution to completely eliminate theft here, this dual combination sure has reduced my losses by more than half.
29. Motor Oil
This is another item I’m only including here due to a recent case I worked. I had a group of guys stealing motor oil from me constantly. They were literally wiping out my shelves, placing them in a plastic tub and walking out the doors. No alarm sounded, no one paying attention. We started putting EAS labels that were printed with our store name on them and eventually they turned up at a corner oil change shop with the shop owner called our store and inquired if we sold to any third party suppliers. Turns out, the shop owner was buying the oil from someone representing themselves as a reputable dealer, but was just a ring leader to a criminal ORC group.
30. Windshield Wipers
If we are going on the automotive categories, why not include wipers. Have you actually looked at prices recently? You can easily spend $50 on a pair of wipers if you’re not careful. Granted, I don’t want my wipers to fly off in a torrential downpour, but at some point, the pricing here is just excessive. The packaging makes a great fit for an EAS label and will provide a visible deterrent to any would-be thief.
For more information about Checkpoint Labels, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547.
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
50 PRODUCTS THAT SHOULD BE PROTECTED WITH CHECKPOINT LABELS-PT5
I’ve been compiling a list of every item that I can think of that could benefit from the use of Checkpoint Labels. Can you believe we’ve been through so many already? As we go through even more items, remember that no list can be all-inclusive. This should serve as a guide to help you identify high loss/ high risk items in your store.
17. Glassware
Ever shopped for a nice set of drinking glasses, or baking pans? If you carry this product, you already know the retail costs of some sets, depending on the quality and brand, can be quite high. This, of course, makes the merchandise very appealing to a shoplifter. While it can be difficult to conceal large packages, these items are often the victim of price-change schemes, where a lifter will affix a barcode for a cheaper set, onto the more expensive set. Unsuspecting and/or inattentive cashiers can further this problem. Having an EAS label affixed to the box can help your cashiers identify the high end product, all while discouraging the shoplifter to try in the first place.
18. Ceramic Plates
Going off the dinnerware theme, a good looking kitchen isn’t complete with quality ceramic plates. A few years ago, I bought a replacement set for my grandmother. As I was shopping around, I noticed that the high quality, name brands were merchandised on the same aisle as the lesser priced sets. Looking at them in the box, it was hard to tell a difference. Imagine how easy it would be for a dishonest person to remove the pricing indicator from a cheap set and place it over the barcode of a set that costs around $1,000. Without an EAS label and a product protection strategy, this is more than likely already happening to you with frequency.
19. Picture Frames
I was in a department store last weekend and saw a few Michael Kors brand picture frames. They didn’t look to special to me, but 5×7 frames was retailing for over $100. That’s nuts. Even more surprising is that the store had no product protection to keep that item in the store. A good quality Checkpoint Label would be a great solution to what I’m sure is a shrink problem.
20. Wall Art
My girlfriend and I recently moved in together and one of the first things she told me was my walls were too plain. So of course that meant we had to go shopping for some decorations. Or should I say, she went shopping for decorations and I was forced to go along? She’ll never read this, so I can get away with that. We started looking at some canvas art at a home décor store and I quickly learned that this would be an expensive outing. One thing I noticed was that the more expensive prints were not protected in any way. If you really wanted to, you could just simply switch the tags to a lesser value item and the cashiers would be none the wiser. If you dabble in the business, and shrink seems to be a problem, Checkpoint Labels can be a masterpiece of shrink solution.
21. T-Shirts
I know a few small business owners who derive the majority of their sales from T-shirts. They are inexpensive to manufacture and you can generally make a decent margin on them, depending on your market. One thing I hear the most is how many they get lifted from them each month. The other common theme; no one is using EAS Labels. Why spend the money on hard tags, when you can get the same result, for less, with Checkpoint Labels. Heck, you could even get the sewn-in tags for better protection. It only makes sense.
For more information about Checkpoint Labels, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
I’ve been compiling a list of every item that I can think of that could benefit from the use of Checkpoint Labels. Can you believe we’ve been through so many already? As we go through even more items, remember that no list can be all-inclusive. This should serve as a guide to help you identify high loss/ high risk items in your store.
17. Glassware
Ever shopped for a nice set of drinking glasses, or baking pans? If you carry this product, you already know the retail costs of some sets, depending on the quality and brand, can be quite high. This, of course, makes the merchandise very appealing to a shoplifter. While it can be difficult to conceal large packages, these items are often the victim of price-change schemes, where a lifter will affix a barcode for a cheaper set, onto the more expensive set. Unsuspecting and/or inattentive cashiers can further this problem. Having an EAS label affixed to the box can help your cashiers identify the high end product, all while discouraging the shoplifter to try in the first place.
18. Ceramic Plates
Going off the dinnerware theme, a good looking kitchen isn’t complete with quality ceramic plates. A few years ago, I bought a replacement set for my grandmother. As I was shopping around, I noticed that the high quality, name brands were merchandised on the same aisle as the lesser priced sets. Looking at them in the box, it was hard to tell a difference. Imagine how easy it would be for a dishonest person to remove the pricing indicator from a cheap set and place it over the barcode of a set that costs around $1,000. Without an EAS label and a product protection strategy, this is more than likely already happening to you with frequency.
19. Picture Frames
I was in a department store last weekend and saw a few Michael Kors brand picture frames. They didn’t look to special to me, but 5×7 frames was retailing for over $100. That’s nuts. Even more surprising is that the store had no product protection to keep that item in the store. A good quality Checkpoint Label would be a great solution to what I’m sure is a shrink problem.
20. Wall Art
My girlfriend and I recently moved in together and one of the first things she told me was my walls were too plain. So of course that meant we had to go shopping for some decorations. Or should I say, she went shopping for decorations and I was forced to go along? She’ll never read this, so I can get away with that. We started looking at some canvas art at a home décor store and I quickly learned that this would be an expensive outing. One thing I noticed was that the more expensive prints were not protected in any way. If you really wanted to, you could just simply switch the tags to a lesser value item and the cashiers would be none the wiser. If you dabble in the business, and shrink seems to be a problem, Checkpoint Labels can be a masterpiece of shrink solution.
21. T-Shirts
I know a few small business owners who derive the majority of their sales from T-shirts. They are inexpensive to manufacture and you can generally make a decent margin on them, depending on your market. One thing I hear the most is how many they get lifted from them each month. The other common theme; no one is using EAS Labels. Why spend the money on hard tags, when you can get the same result, for less, with Checkpoint Labels. Heck, you could even get the sewn-in tags for better protection. It only makes sense.
For more information about Checkpoint Labels, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547
