Have you ever wondered what security cameras, EAS tags, and EAS entrance systems have in common? They can all contribute to a layered retail loss-prevention strategy. EAS antennas work with compatible tags and labels to detect protected merchandise at the entrance, while video and store analytics can provide additional operational context.
Retail security equipment should be reviewed periodically to make sure it still matches the store's merchandise, entrance layout and operating procedures. Tags can become damaged through repeated use, store layouts change, and retailers may add new product categories that require different protection. Rather than replacing equipment on an arbitrary schedule, retailers should test detection performance and make changes when the current setup no longer meets the store's needs.
To replace or not to replace?
Replacing or expanding an EAS setup depends on performance, compatibility and the store's current requirements. A retailer may only need new tags or checkout tools, while another location may benefit from a new entrance antenna or an additional antenna for a wider doorway. INEO offers complete EAS systems as well as tags, labels, detachers and deactivators that can be selected around the store's chosen frequency.
For current systems, see INEO Electronic Article Surveillance Systems.
How do EAS antennas, security tags and other loss-prevention tools work together?
An EAS antenna and its compatible tags or labels form the product-level detection layer. Cameras, staff procedures, inventory practices and analytics can add other layers. The best combination depends on the retailer's merchandise, store layout, risk profile and operating model.
For example, a retailer protecting apparel may use reusable hard tags with an RF 8.2MHz system, while a hardware or metal-heavy retail environment may consider AM 58kHz equipment. Whatever frequency is selected, the tags and labels must match the system.
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What kind of security tag or label should I use?