Question:
Can Shark tags be utilized by an online retailer?
Solution:
In many cases, online retailers can benefit even more from the use of Alpha Shark tags than a brick and mortar retailer. Online retailers can utilize Shark tags to not only prevent Wardrobing, but also protecting returned merchandise in general. A product with one of these tags that is then shipped to a customer will prevent the customer from using the item for one occasion and then returning it for a full refund. It can also be utilized to prevent customers from switching the merchandise and switching it with an identical replica of the original item that was purchased.
The list of uses for an Alpha Shark tag is extensive and continues to grow. They can be used on expensive dresses, prom dresses, wedding dresses, suits, suit jackets, purses, handbags, and many other items. The tags can also be used for the safekeeping of many kinds of jewelry and can also be utilized for items such as shoes, backpacks, luggage, hats, and even household tools. In many cases, an Alpha Shark tag that is used in conjunction with a lanyard will allow it to be used with any merchandise that contains a closed loop.
Most retailers that use Alpha Shark tags to prevent the act of Wardrobing or other refund fraud have a policy in place that prevents returns if the tag is removed or damaged regardless of the circumstances. Another benefit of these tags is the addition of them being deterrents to shoplifters. For example, if a retailer spreads the word of issues with teenagers purchasing expensive prom dresses and then attempting to return them for a full refund, you and other retailers can then utilize the Alpha Shark Tags to lower margins from the volume of returns.
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Liquor bottle security goes beyond keeping the product out of the hand of a shoplifter. You should have physical security control measures in place to stop underage individuals from getting their hands on alcohol. It’s bad enough to have a shoplifter steal your products, but as a person, how would you feel if an underage teen not only stole the alcohol from your store, but ended up being killed by alcohol poisoning from your store? The cost of that product is nothing compared to a human life, and as a business owner/manager, you have a responsibility to protect the interests of your stores.
This happened to a friend of mine a few years back. He worked for a family owned liquor store that did not invest in any type of bottle security devices. Since there was virtually nothing stopping a theft, his store was a soft target for shoplifting. One day, the unthinkable happened. A 17 year old high school senior came in and stole a bottle of top shelf vodka to celebrate graduating. This kid drank the entire bottle and unfortunately passed away due to his actions. While it’s hard to say if there was anything that could have been done to prevent such an unfortunate accident, looking back, a bottle lock may have discouraged such an easy theft, and maybe would have saved this kid’s life. Alternatively, maybe it wouldn’t have and fate would have it no other way.
When we look at situations such as this, or just everyday shoplifting losses, there is something you can do to prevent and protect your store from these types of losses. There are countless options when deploying bottle locks, and you can choose from a wide variety of solutions to find your individual store’s needs. When you look at the cost of the investment, it’s very nominal to the return you will get. At the end of the day, you really can’t afford to not secure alcohol.
For more information, contact us: Bottle Lock, or call 1.770.426.0547
Liquor bottle security goes beyond keeping the product out of the hands of a shoplifter. You should have physical security control measures in place to stop underage individuals from getting their hands on alcohol. It’s bad enough to have a shoplifter steal your products, but as a person, how would you feel if an underage teen not only stole the alcohol from your store, but ended up being killed by alcohol poisoning from your store? The cost of that product is nothing compared to a human life, and as a business owner/manager, you have a responsibility to protect the interests of your stores.
This happened to a friend of mine a few years back. He worked for a family owned liquor store that did not invest in any type of bottle security devices. Since there was virtually nothing stopping a theft, his store was a soft target for shoplifting. One day, the unthinkable happened. A 17 year old high school senior came in and stole a bottle of top shelf vodka to celebrate graduating. This kid drank the entire bottle and unfortunately passed away due to his actions. While it’s hard to say if there was anything that could have been done to prevent such an unfortunate accident, looking back, a Bottle Lok may have discouraged such an easy theft, and maybe would have saved this kid’s life. Alternatively, maybe it wouldn’t have and fate would have it no other way.
When we look at situations such as this, or just everyday shoplifting losses, there is something you can do to prevent and protect your store from these types of losses. There are countless options when deploying Bottle Loks, and you can choose from a wide variety of solutions to find your individual store’s needs. When you look at the cost of the investment, it’s very nominal to the return you will get. At the end of the day, you really can’t afford to not secure alcohol.
For more information, contact us: Bottle Lok, or call 1.770.426.0547
You may think that after you apprehend a shoplifter, you would want to get them out the door as fast as possible, but it may be in your best interest to have a conversation with them instead. After all, who could give you better information about how to stop shoplifting in your store, than the shoplifters themselves? Although not all shoplifters want to talk to you (especially about ways to keep them from stealing from you), there are some that can’t help but tell you their whole life story.
When I apprehend a shoplifter, I obviously want to get all of their personal information, but I also like to ask additional questions during the interview. First of all, ask them why they are taking the merchandise from your store. I’ve had some shoplifters tell me that they know people who have gotten away with it at the store, and they said it was easy to steal there. You may be surprised by their answers, and it may give you some good ideas for improving your retail theft prevention strategy. If the shoplifter tells you that the need the money to support a drug habit, you could also recommend organizations in the area that could help with the problem. After all, your goal is to get them to stay away from your store, so why not try to get them help so they don’t continue stealing from you.
Next, if it’s not already obvious, try to find out what is happening to the merchandise once it leaves the store. This is a big opportunity to get valuable information to stop shoplifting in your store. The reason is that even if you catch a shoplifter, more are going to replace them, especially if there is a local buyer of stolen merchandise that is sending them out to stores for specific merchandise. If they tell you where they are selling the stolen merchandise, you can share this information with the local police, who can start an investigation on the location or person. If a local buyer is taken out of the equation, it is likely that you will experience less shoplifting at your business.
A shoplifter I caught years ago did his homework on the store, and was happy to share his thoughts on the subject. I asked him why he chose our location to steal merchandise. The first thing he pointed out was that no one ever pays any attention to him, so he is able to get in and out quickly without being bothered. He then said that there was a lack of merchandise protection or anti-shoplifting devices on the products he steals. Next, he noticed that there were certain areas of the store in which camera coverage needed to be improved, or was nonexistent. He typically picked up merchandise from other areas of the store, and brought them to the spots where he knew that there weren’t any cameras so he could easily conceal the merchandise.
This interview gave me important information on ways to improve the way we used anti-shoplifting devices were used in the store, and what merchandise to keep under watch. It also gave me ideas about how to improve our camera strategy to ensure there was sufficient camera coverage throughout different areas of the store. Overall, a few minutes of talking with a shoplifter could save you a lot of money in the long run.
For more information contact us: (stop shoplifting) or call 1.770.426.0547
You may think that after you apprehend a shoplifter, you would want to get them out the door as fast as possible, but it may be in your best interest to have a conversation with them instead. After all, who could give you better information about how to stop shoplifting in your store, than the shoplifters themselves? Although not all shoplifters want to talk to you (especially about ways to keep them from stealing from you), there are some that can’t help but tell you their whole life story.
When I apprehend a shoplifter, I obviously want to get all of their personal information, but I also like to ask additional questions during the interview. First of all, ask them why they are taking the merchandise from your store. I’ve had some shoplifters tell me that they know people who have gotten away with it at the store, and they said it was easy to steal there. You may be surprised by their answers, and it may give you some good ideas for improving your retail theft prevention strategy. If the shoplifter tells you that they need the money to support a drug habit, you could also recommend organizations in the area that could help with the problem. After all, your goal is to get them to stay away from your store, so why not try to get them help so they don’t continue stealing from you.
Next, if it’s not already obvious, try to find out what is happening to the merchandise once it leaves the store. This is a big opportunity to get valuable information to stop shoplifting in your store. The reason is that even if you catch a shoplifter, more are going to replace them, especially if there is a local buyer of stolen merchandise that is sending them out to stores for specific merchandise. If they tell you where they are selling the stolen merchandise, you can share this information with the local police, who can start an investigation on the location or person. If a local buyer is taken out of the equation, it is likely that you will experience less shoplifting at your business.
A shoplifter I caught years ago did his homework on the store, and was happy to share his thoughts on the subject. I asked him why he chose our location to steal merchandise. The first thing he pointed out was that no one ever pays any attention to him, so he is able to get in and out quickly without being bothered. He then said that there was a lack of merchandise protection or anti-shoplifting devices on the products he steals. Next, he noticed that there were certain areas of the store in which camera coverage needed to be improved, or was nonexistent. He typically picked up merchandise from other areas of the store, and brought them to the spots where he knew that there weren’t any cameras so he could easily conceal the merchandise.
This interview gave me important information on ways to improve the way we used anti-shoplifting devices were used in the store, and what merchandise to keep under watch. It also gave me ideas about how to improve our camera strategy to ensure there was sufficient camera coverage throughout different areas of the store. Overall, a few minutes of talking with a shoplifter could save you a lot of money in the long run.
For more information contact us: Stop Shoplifting or call 1.770.426.0547
