Magnetic Security Tag

Three Things You Need To Know About Magnetic Security Tags

Magnetic security tags are a popular theft-prevention solution among retailers because they’re not only highly effective, they also don’t cost too much to implement. But before you jump on the tagging bandwagon, be sure to do some research first so you can pick the best option for your store.

Don’t worry, though, because we’re here to help you get started. Below are the top three things you should know about magnetic security tags:

They come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes

In fact, the security tag variant, i.e., the one made with hard molded plastic, is just one of the many kinds at your disposal. There are also more lightweight and less-intrusive alternatives like stickers, labels and hang tags, so no matter what kind of retail store you’re running, you’ll surely find a solution that would go perfectly with your merchandise.

Some come with special features

Ink tags, as the name suggests, uses ink to further boost the effectiveness of traditional magnetic security tags. They are designed in such a way that if ever anyone tries to tamper with or forcefully remove them, the ink inside would be released, staining the both the product and the shoplifter’s hands and clothes.

This option works particularly well with clothing or any other similar item that easily becomes virtually unusable when stained with ink.

 

You can have them attached right at the source

 

If you don’t have the time and/or manpower to install the security tags yourself, you can just have your supplier and manufacturer take care of it for you. Doing so provides the following benefits:

• Eliminate the labor costs associated with attaching the tags yourself
• Ensure tagging compliance
• Boost security throughout the entire supply chain
• Focus resources on providing exceptional customer service

 

You can use them to collect data

 

With the right software, you can also use your tags and sensors to collect data like daily foot traffic, best-selling items, incidents of theft and even fraudulent returns. You can then use everything you’ve collected to come up with better marketing strategies, improve your inventory management and ultimately beef up your store’s security.

 

At the end of the day, not all tags are created equal – and knowing exactly what your merchandise needs will allow you to get the most out of this popular anti-theft solution.