According to the 2009 study conducted by the National Retail Federation, about 35% of shrinkage was due to shoplifting and the total amount of shrinkage was 1.44% of total retail sales. Apparel stores have to bear huge losses due to theft all over the world. Hence nowadays, for retailers it has become mandatory to use accurate EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) systems like security tags, labels, tag removers, label detectors, deactivators available in the market.
EAS system is a good prevention method as far as casual shoplifters are concerned. Such people are not much aware of the operation of these systems. Hence, either they don't steal or if they do, get caught easily. A new tagging concept was introduced in late 1990's known as 'Source tagging'. Source tagging is advantageous for both the manufacturer and the retailer. Certain products are easy target for shoplifting as they are small, lightweight and can be quickly hidden. Though these items seem to be small they cost big bucks. Today, we can see retailers using more than one EAS systems in every small or big apparel retail stores.
EAS system is a good prevention method as far as casual shoplifters are concerned. Such people are not much aware of the operation of these systems. Hence, either they don't steal or if they do, get caught easily. A new tagging concept was introduced in late 1990's known as 'Source tagging'. Source tagging is advantageous for both the manufacturer and the retailer. Certain products are easy target for shoplifting as they are small, lightweight and can be quickly hidden. Though these items seem to be small they cost big bucks. Today, we can see retailers using more than one EAS systems in every small or big apparel retail stores.