Anti-Theft Products

Anti-theft products are important to retailers who sell clothing and high-value items. The type of anti-theft item a business should use depends on what type of products it sells.

Clothing retailers

The most popular anti-theft product for clothing retailers is the clothing ink tag. This tag both sets off an alarm when it passes through sensors positioned at the store's entrance and sprays ink when a person tries to forcibly remove it, thereby ruining the garment. These tags are removed by the cashier and typically use a special magnetic closure.

High value merchandise

There are several ways to protect high value merchandise, depending on the type and size of the product. Small items, such as jewelry, are easily protect by a locked glass case. Boxed items, such as electronics and software, that a customer may want to pick up, are frequently protected with spider wraps or locking clear plastic cases. In both cases, customers are free to read packaging to find out about features, system requirements and other information of interest. Both spider wraps and boxes are also opened with specialized magnetic tools.

Security cameras

A system of security cameras can also help protect a store. Without a full-time associate to watch the cameras, they can only prevent theft by their presence, discouraging people from shoplifting. However, they are useful because they can identify shoplifters, enabling businesses to identify and prosecute these people.

There are many different types of loss prevention and anti-theft products available. These products are, unfortunately, necessary for businesses to protect their bottom line. A business should always chose anti-theft products designed to protect its particular merchandise.