What are EAS Tags?
EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) tags are nifty security devices used in retail stores to ward off theft. These tags come in various forms like hard plastic tags, labels, or stickers. If someone attempts to leave the store with an active EAS tag still attached, an alarm will sound, alerting the store staff to the potential theft. It's a smart way to keep merchandise secure and ensure a safe shopping environment.
Understanding 3 Types of EAS Tags
- Pin Tags: Commonly used on clothing, these are secured through the fabric with a pin.
- Lanyard Tags: Used for items like handbags and accessories.
- Specialty Tags: Designed for specific items such as golf clubs, liquor bottles, glasses, box merchandise, and shoes
What are EAS Labels?
EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) labels are stickers or thin tags used in retail stores to prevent theft. If someone tries to leave the store with an active EAS label, an alarm sounds and alerting staff to the potential theft. This keeps products secure while maintaining a seamless shopping experience.
Understanding 2 Types of EAS Labels
- Adhesive Labels: Applied directly to products or packaging.
- Embedded Labels: Integrated into the product packaging by the manufacturer.
Step by Step Disabling EAS Labels
- The cashier waves the item over the deactivation pad
- The label is disabled, preventing it from triggering the EAS system at the store exit
In some set-ups, the deactivation pad is integrated with the price scanner, allowing for simultaneous price scanning and label deactivation.
EAS labels are not removed but disabled, this is done with a deactivation pad installed at the register. The cashier simply waves the item over the pad, deactivating the EAS label. Different from EAS Tag which can reuse, the EAS Labels just can only be used once.
Summary
EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) tags and labels are security devices used in retail stores to prevent theft. These tags can be hard plastic, stickers, or labels. If taken out of the store without deactivation, they trigger an alarm.
Tags are removed at checkout using a detacher and can be reused. Labels are disabled with a deactivation pad, which may be integrated with a price scanner for efficiency and just can be used once.
