If you were shopping in a grocery store and witnessed Meat Theft would you report it? What about theft of baby formula or other foods? I was in my local grocery store recently, looking in the meats section for an idea for dinner, and there were two young men next to me, chatting and shopping as well. I just happened to notice one of them pick up a very large pack of expensive premium hotdogs. (I only payed attention because I would never buy those because of their high price.) I kept shopping, but when I glanced back at the guys, neither of them were holding the pack of meat. They did not have a cart or basket and they definitely did not put it back because there was still a space where they had taken it from.
I know this particular independent store uses some Anti-theft tools. There are the obvious Checkpoint Pedestals at the front end. They have items in their small HBA section, like body washes and face creams, protected in Alpha Keepers. (Considering these days grocery stores are trying to be a one stop shop for their communities.) But I also know they have not gotten around to using any types of tools on the food items, like Checkpoint Labels, that are specially designed to stop Meat Theft. To me it is a little crazy to have no product protection on a pack of high dollar steaks or a leg of lamb, but it’s not my store. I did know, however, that if those two guys went out the front door, there would be no alarm to alert the employees, and I was not about to just let that happen.
Part of me did wonder why the guys were choosing to steal the pack of meats anyway. What if they were actually just hungry and didn’t have any money? What if there were children to feed? Of course, I am fully aware of the more likely answer to “why” they did it. Meat Theft, just like any other theft in any other business, is driven more by greed and impulse. If I really thought the two guys were stealing because they were hungry and had no money, I would have simply stopped them and offered to buy it for them myself, to keep them out of trouble. But anyone could tell that was not the case for these two. The most probable scenario is that they were invited to a cookout and had been told to bring something, so they picked up the biggest and most expensive pack they saw. The original plan may been to buy it, but a case of sticker shock caused them to go with plan B.
I personally know the manager of this particular grocery store, along with several of the cashiers, so I definitely went to the front and told them. As the two guys walked past, even the store staff could plainly see the poorly concealed package outline under the guy’s shirt. The manager walked up and stopped them and just held out his hand. They both dropped their heads and immediately handed it over, without even a single word. Meat Theft averted, and hopefully a lesson learned.
For more information contact us: 1.770.426.0547 or Antishoplifting.net
If you were shopping in a grocery store and witnessed Meat Theft would you report it? What about theft of baby formula or other foods? I was in my local grocery store recently, looking in the meats section for an idea for dinner, and there were two young men next to me, chatting and shopping as well. I just happened to notice one of them pick up a very large pack of expensive premium hotdogs. (I only payed attention because I would never buy those because of their high price.) I kept shopping, but when I glanced back at the guys, neither of them were holding the pack of meat. They did not have a cart or basket and they definitely did not put it back because there was still a space where they had taken it from.
I know this particular independent store uses some Anti-theft tools. There are the obvious Checkpoint Pedestals at the front end. They have items in their small HBA section, like body washes and face creams, protected in Alpha Keepers. (Considering these days grocery stores are trying to be a one stop shop for their communities.) But I also know they have not gotten around to using any types of tools on the food items, like Checkpoint Labels, that are specially designed to stop Meat Theft. To me it is a little crazy to have no product protection on a pack of high dollar steaks or a leg of lamb, but it’s not my store. I did know, however, that if those two guys went out the front door, there would be no alarm to alert the employees, and I was not about to just let that happen.
Part of me did wonder why the guys were choosing to steal the pack of meats anyway. What if they were actually just hungry and didn’t have any money? What if there were children to feed? Of course, I am fully aware of the more likely answer to “why” they did it. Meat Theft, just like any other theft in any other business, is driven more by greed and impulse. If I really thought the two guys were stealing because they were hungry and had no money, I would have simply stopped them and offered to buy it for them myself, to keep them out of trouble. But anyone could tell that was not the case for these two. The most probable scenario is that they were invited to a cookout and had been told to bring something, so they picked up the biggest and most expensive pack they saw. The original plan may been to buy it, but a case of sticker shock caused them to go with plan B.
I personally know the manager of this particular grocery store, along with several of the cashiers, so I definitely went to the front and told them. As the two guys walked past, even the store staff could plainly see the poorly concealed package outline under the guy’s shirt. The manager walked up and stopped them and just held out his hand. They both dropped their heads and immediately handed it over, without even a single word. Meat Theft averted, and hopefully a lesson learned.
For more information contact us: 1.770.426.0547 or Antishoplifting.net
Some people call it being frugal. Others say it’s a way to keep up with the latest fashions without breaking the bank. Even more people justify it by saying how great the markup is on apparel and that online retailers can afford it. I call it theft. I’m talking of course about wardrobing. When someone purchases an item, usually a piece of apparel, and wears it only a few times before returning it to the store. Are you really in business to rent clothing? Of course not. You need to protect your profits from fraudsters like this, and using Alpha Shark Tags as part of your company’s loss prevention strategy is a great way to do just that.
I’ll admit this to the internet. I have a close family member who does this. I found out recently at a family gathering. I overheard her talking with some cousins. The younger cousins were all in awe because she always seems to have the latest styles and they were, I gather, wanting fashion advice. I’ll never understand the mind of a teenage girl…I was there for the BBQ and adult beverages. We’re from Mars… I get it. So as they are talking, I hear her give the younger girls some fantastic advice. “Shop online, and then when you wear the clothes, hide the price tags like this (showing a hidden tag under her arm). Once you’ve worn it a time or two, just send it back and get a refund.” I couldn’t believe what I just heard. I didn’t get say anything since the BBQ was done and really forgot about it for a few weeks.
If you have an online store, this is happening to you. I can guarantee that the younger group will try it and get away with it and it will be shared with more and more people. This is happening everywhere, and you, the retailer are the victim. You’re going to end up footing the bill for these people to rent your clothes. Want to stop it? Invest a little into Alpha Shark Tags. These bright red tags are placed someone very visible on the item and are easily removed at home by the customer. You should adopt a return policy that denies a refund to items that have the shark tag removed or tampered with. Unless we see a new fashion trend where the shark tag becomes a fashion accessory, this can stop this from happening to you!
For more information, contact us: Shark Tags, or call 1.770.426.0547
Some people call it being frugal. Others say it’s a way to keep up with the latest fashions without breaking the bank. Even more people justify it by saying how great the markup is on apparel and that online retailers can afford it. I call it theft. I’m talking of course about wardrobing. When someone purchases an item, usually a piece of apparel, and wears it only a few times before returning it to the store. Are you really in business to rent clothing? Of course not. You need to protect your profits from fraudsters like this, and using Alpha Shark Tags as part of your company’s loss prevention strategy is a great way to do just that.
I’ll admit this to the internet. I have a close family member who does this. I found out recently at a family gathering. I overheard her talking with some cousins. The younger cousins were all in awe because she always seems to have the latest styles and they were, I gather, wanting fashion advice. I’ll never understand the mind of a teenage girl…I was there for the BBQ and adult beverages. We’re from Mars… I get it. So as they are talking, I hear her give the younger girls some fantastic advice. “Shop online, and then when you wear the clothes, hide the price tags like this (showing a hidden tag under her arm). Once you’ve worn it a time or two, just send it back and get a refund.” I couldn’t believe what I just heard. I didn’t get to say anything since the BBQ was done and really I forgot about it for a few weeks.
If you have an online store, this is happening to you. I can guarantee that the younger group will try it and get away with it and it will be shared with more and more people. This is happening everywhere, and you, the retailer are the victim. You’re going to end up footing the bill for these people to rent your clothes. Want to stop it? Invest a little into Alpha Shark Tags. These bright red tags are placed someone very visible on the item and are easily removed at home by the customer. You should adopt a return policy that denies a refund to items that have the Shark Tag removed or tampered with. Unless we see a new fashion trend where the Shark Tag becomes a fashion accessory, this can stop this from happening to you!
For more information, contact us: Shark Tags, or call 1.770.426.0547
Question:
How can pharmaceutical bottles be protected?
Solution:
The theft of both controlled and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals and supplements has risen substantially over the years. The theft of expensive vitamins and minerals can be as costly as controlled pharmaceutical drugs. Because over the counter medicines and supplements are sold in easily accessible shelves, it in some cases gives shoplifters easy access to these small bottled products. Another issue is that thieves can simply empty the contents of the bottled drugs without removing the bottle from the store.
To counter this problem, Alpha High Theft Solutions has developed a product to address the issue. The Rx Cap was designed to provide unparalleled security for pharmaceuticals. The device fits tightly over the lid or top of the bottle. The durability and quality of this product alone will help prevent the loss of expensive pharmaceuticals that otherwise would be easily accessible to shoplifters.
Loss Prevention Systems, Inc. (LPSI) is known as the highly regarded nationwide dealer inside the U.S.A. regarding Checkpoint Systems and Alpha High Theft products. We have got nationwide customers, resources, and services. LPSI gives you more than shoplifting products. The experience with retail shoplifting enables LPSI to supply actual training and solutions. Prevent theft today with LPSI and Checkpoint Systems products!
For additional information on Alpha Bottle Security, go to our site at, http://www.losspreventionsystems.com/contact-us or call us at 1 (770) 426-0547.
