Checkpoint has introduced a new Antishoplifting tool, and when I first saw it, I could imagine an immediate benefit for independent local sporting goods stores. Where the big boxes may have a loss prevention detective and employees assigned throughout the store at all times, the small business has to contend with security on a smaller scale. There is less staff available to monitor the sales floor, and with all the high retail items, there is a greater potential for big losses.
The new Shackle Tag can be a huge asset to secure some of the most targeted pieces of equipment. Die hard sports enthusiasts want the best and most current tools, but there is the expense of carrying this high dollar inventory and the risk of it walking out the door. There are big name brand golf clubs and accessories that avid golfers will expect your store to stock. With the huge rise in popularity for travel softball and baseball teams for kids there is a big demand for the latest and greatest bats every year. The new Shackle Tag may be the Antishoplifting tool to keep these particular items safe and secure. This tag closes right around the handle of a club or bat and cannot be removed until purchased at the checkout.
I know from personal experience about the expense of the new bat. My daughter has played travel softball for several years and with every season comes the pleading for the most current one. We go to look and it is inevitable that the bat we are there to look at is going to be locked up tight. The only Antishoplifting answer for years has been the locking bat rack. Someone has to go find an employee to come unlock the rack. In a small sporting goods store, this can be a significant wait for help. Once they come and unlock it, they are usually required to stand there and wait until whether or not to purchase a bat. I know they need to get back to work, but my daughter also has to take time to find the right one for her. She has to have time to swing the bat and get a good feel for it. It really gets time consuming when there are multiple people there to check out the new models. But when these things average $300 or more, the store cannot afford to simply leave them unattended or unsecured. Now with the new Shackle Tag, there is a new option that allows the shopper to pick up the item, look it over, and take some practice swings. This could all be done without having to tie up your valuable time. The staff can still monitor the equipment without having to hover there and stand guard the entire time.
This would also apply to those super expensive big name brand golf clubs. Golfers need to be able to swing the clubs and choose the right ones for them. The Shackle Tag could make that process a lot easier. There is still and Antishoplifting tool in place, so there is a clear visible deterrent to anyone thinking of a theft attempt.
For more information contact us: 1.770.426.0547 or Antishoplifting.net
Checkpoint has introduced a new Antishoplifting tool, and when I first saw it, I could imagine an immediate benefit for independent local sporting goods stores. Where the big boxes may have a loss prevention detective and employees assigned throughout the store at all times, the small business has to contend with security on a smaller scale. There is less staff available to monitor the sales floor, and with all the high retail items, there is a greater potential for big losses.
The new Shackle Tag can be a huge asset to secure some of the most targeted pieces of equipment. Die hard sports enthusiasts want the best and most current tools, but there is the expense of carrying this high dollar inventory and the risk of it walking out the door. There are big name brand golf clubs and accessories that avid golfers will expect your store to stock. With the huge rise in popularity for travel softball and baseball teams for kids there is a big demand for the latest and greatest bats every year. The new Shackle Tag may be the Antishoplifting tool to keep these particular items safe and secure. This tag closes right around the handle of a club or bat and cannot be removed until purchased at the checkout.
I know from personal experience about the expense of the new bat. My daughter has played travel softball for several years and with every season comes the pleading for the most current one. We go to look and it is inevitable that the bat we are there to look at is going to be locked up tight. The only Antishoplifting answer for years has been the locking bat rack. Someone has to go find an employee to come unlock the rack. In a small sporting goods store, this can be a significant wait for help. Once they come and unlock it, they are usually required to stand there and wait until we decide whether or not to purchase a bat. I know they need to get back to work, but my daughter also has to take time to find the right one for her. She has to have time to swing the bat and get a good feel for it. It really gets time consuming when there are multiple people there to check out the new models. But when these things average $300 or more, the store cannot afford to simply leave them unattended or unsecured. Now with the new Shackle Tag, there is a new option that allows the shopper to pick up the item, look it over, and take some practice swings. This could all be done without having to tie up your valuable time. The staff can still monitor the equipment without having to hover there and stand guard the entire time.
This would also apply to those super expensive big name brand golf clubs. Golfers need to be able to swing the clubs and choose the right ones for them. The Shackle Tag could make that process a lot easier. There is still and Antishoplifting tool in place, so there is a clear visible deterrent to anyone thinking of a theft attempt.
For more information contact us: 1.770.426.0547 or Antishoplifting.net
It never fails. Every year as spring rolls around, baseball season really gets into full swing. For us, as a sporting goods retailer, this means long days and a high influx of traffic to this section of the store. But, it never fails. I should be more specific… people who want to steal my baseball bats. Last year alone, I lost about $10,000 in product that I narrowed down to external theft. More alarming is that 95% of that was taken by just one individual.
A few years back, we began using O-Tags to secure the baseball bats, in addition to a locking mechanism on the display feature. As the season progressed, I noticed that merchandise was missing, along with the O-Tags, but I didn’t have a single sale. They were all high end items that retail for anywhere between $300-$500. I thought I had an internal problem, but couldn’t develop any leads. I changed gears and looked at vendor shipping errors, but again came up dry. It wasn’t until I noticed some bent locking arms one morning that I found my culprit.
It was early Saturday morning and my staff was pretty light. This shoplifter slipped in virtually undetected. He was wearing what appeared to be a very nice suit. He had a female accomplice with a long flowing dress, with a large Sunday hat. The pair looked as if they were on their way to church services. Within two minutes, the male had removed 10 baseball bats from the arms and handed them to the female. It was as if I were watching a street magician. With one smooth motion, the bats disappeared under her dress. One by one by one, they all made their way… somewhere. 30 seconds later, they walked out the door, but the O-Tags set off the door alarm. Based on their appearances, and lack of any bag/purse, the manager on duty at the front doors simply apologized and let them on their way. Kind of ironic now that I think about that apology. This pair hit me 3 more times during the season, and to this day, I’ve not made an arrest.
For more information, contact us: O-Tags, or call 1.770.426.0547
It never fails. Every year as spring rolls around, baseball season really gets into full swing. For us, as a sporting goods retailer, this means long days and a high influx of traffic to this section of the store. But, it never fails. I should be more specific… people who want to steal my baseball bats. Last year alone, I lost about $10,000 in product that I narrowed down to external theft. More alarming is that 95% of that was taken by just one individual.
A few years back, we began using O-Tags to secure the baseball bats, in addition to a locking mechanism on the display feature. As the season progressed, I noticed that merchandise was missing, along with the O-Tags, but I didn’t have a single sale. They were all high end items that retail for anywhere between $300-$500. I thought I had an internal problem, but couldn’t develop any leads. I changed gears and looked at vendor shipping errors, but again came up dry. It wasn’t until I noticed some bent locking arms one morning that I found my culprit.
It was early Saturday morning and my staff was pretty light. This shoplifter slipped in virtually undetected. He was wearing what appeared to be a very nice suit. He had a female accomplice with a long flowing dress, with a large Sunday hat. The pair looked as if they were on the way to church services. Within two minutes, the male had removed 10 baseball bats from the arms and handed them to the female. It was as if I were watching a street magician. With one smooth motion, the bats disappeared under her dress. One by one by one, they all made their way… somewhere. 30 seconds later, they walked out the door, but the O-Tags set off the door alarm. Based on their appearances, and lack of any bag/purse, the manager on duty at the front doors simply apologized and let them on their way. Kind of ironic now that I think about that apology. This pair hit me 3 more times during the season, and to this day, I’ve not made an arrest.
For more information, contact us at losspreventioinsystems.com, or call 1.770.426.0547
Having your club or bar show up on the nightly news because of troublesome patrons is not the way to have a long running successful business. You hear it on a regular basis, fights and gunfire inside the building or even in the parking lot. Either people just stop coming or the owners lose their liquor license and the bar is forced to close down.
One answer to this ever increasing problem is to offer Bottle Service. Some people look down on Bottle Service, saying it may turn off the every day customer. While it is meant as a VIP service, it does not exclude the average blue collar group at all. In most cases there is at least a 2 bottle minimum purchase, and those are usually going to be premium vodkas or champagnes. The charge for these bottles range from $200 to $400. The idea is for groups to reserve these tables, not individuals, so the charges are split evenly among the party. The total bill will generally include the tip, and cover charge as well. This can get a group of 10 a great night out for about $75 each. The table has an assigned waitress, and is provided with all the mixers, clean glasses, and anything they need is replenished during the evening.
One extra step the club or bar can take is to attach Bottle Locks to those premium spirits so the waitress has control of the drinks. He or she provides this personal service to those patrons as part of the experience. Only they pour the drinks and mix them, so they are consistent and not too weak or strong. They can also monitor the party and keep track of how many drinks each person has. This keeps the party safe and fun instead of it turning into a dangerous situation. If someone becomes too intoxicated, the waitress can alert management and make sure they are not allowed to have any more drinks.
While Bottle Service does add a swanky feel to the night out, it should not discourage your average club-goer. It will, however, attract some higher end clientele. When your location attracts more of a professional business crowd, you change the atmosphere of your establishment.
Plus when you add Bottle Service, you take away some of the open space in your bar area. You will have the majority of your seating area taken up by reservations and paying customers instead of people just loitering around. Your business can still service those that are there for a quick drink with a friend or coworker, but when they have finished their beverages they should exit the bar seating area to allow others in. Bottle Service customers pay the premium prices for their seating, the personal attention, and the experience.
When your club takes the initiative to offer this type of service, and executes it well, word gets out among the young professional demographic. Nothing helps a business more than word of mouth and referrals. If your business needs to change it’s image, either from bad to good, or just to make to add a more high end feel, take a look at what Bottle Service can do for you.
For more information contact us: 1.770.426.0547 or Bottle-Services.net
Having your club or bar show up on the nightly news because of troublesome patrons is not the way to have a long running successful business. You hear it on a regular basis, fights and gunfire inside the building or even in the parking lot. Either people just stop coming or the owners lose their liquor license and the bar is forced to close down.
One answer to this ever increasing problem is to offer Bottle Service. Some people look down on Bottle Service, saying it may turn off the every day customer. While it is meant as a VIP service, it does not exclude the average blue collar group at all. In most cases there is at least a 2 bottle minimum purchase, and those are usually going to be premium vodkas or champagnes. The charge for these bottles range from $200 to $400. The idea is for groups to reserve these tables, not individuals, so the charges are split evenly among the party. The total bill will generally include the tip, and cover charge as well. This can get a group of 10 a great night out for about $75 each. The table has an assigned waitress, and is provided with all the mixers, clean glasses, and anything they need is replenished during the evening.
One extra step the club or bar can take is to attach EASy Bottle Locks to those premium spirits so the waitress has control of the drinks. He or she provides this personal service to those patrons as part of the experience. Only they pour the drinks and mix them, so they are consistent and not too weak or strong. They can also monitor the party and keep track of how many drinks each person has. This keeps the party safe and fun instead of it turning into a dangerous situation. If someone becomes too intoxicated, the waitress can alert management and make sure they are not allowed to have any more drinks. While Bottle Service does add a swanky feel to the night out, it should not discourage your average club-goer. It will, however, attract some higher end clientele. When your location attracts more of a professional business crowd, you change the atmosphere of your establishment.
Plus when you add Bottle Service, you take away some of the open space in your bar area. You will have the majority of your seating area taken up by reservations and paying customers instead of people just loitering around. Your business can still service those that are there for a quick drink with a friend or coworker, but when they have finished their beverages they should exit the bar seating area to allow others in. Bottle Service customers pay the premium prices for their seating, the personal attention, and the experience.
When your club takes the initiative to offer this type of service, and executes it well, word gets out among the young professional demographic. Nothing helps a business more than word of mouth and referrals. If your business needs to change it’s image, either from bad to good, or just to make to add a more high end feel, take a look at what Bottle Service can do for you.
For more information contact us: 1.770.426.0547 or Bottle-Services.net
