Security tags
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“Security tags” is a generic name for the anti shoplifting tags retailers put on garments and other items to prevent them from being shoplifted. There are different types of security tags including; hard plastic tags that set off alarms at the entrance of a store; alarm stickers that that set off alarms at the entrance of a store; and ink tags that ruin a garment if they are forcibly removed. Security tags are used as part of an electronic article surveillance system. Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS systems are comprised of many elements including entrance and exit detection systems, alarm or security tags, tag removers, tag deactivators, and many peripherals. This article is focused primarily on security tags.
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[edit] Major Security Tag Manufacturers
- Sensormatic
- Checkpoint Systems
- Knogo, now called Sentry
- 3M - Usually EM Systems
[edit] Major Security Tag Technologies
- Radio Frequency or RF. Most commonly set at 8.2 Megahertz.
- Acousto Magnetic or AM. Most commonly set at 58 Kilohertz.
- Microwave
- Ink tags or Ink pins. Also called benefit denial tags.
- Electro Magnetic or EM. Used mainly in Europe and American Libraries.
[edit] National Retailers Security Tags
- Walmart - Sensormatic AM tags
- Target - Checkpoint RF 8.2 tags
- Gap - Checkpoint RF 8.2 tags
- Old Navy - Checkpoint RF 8.2 tags
- The Home Depot - Sensormatic AM tags
- Lowes - Sensormatic AM tags
- Borders - Sensormatic AM tags
- Macys - Sensormatic AM tags
- Burdines - Sensormatic Microwave tags
- Bloomingdales - Sensormatic AM tags
- Abercrombie & Fitch - Sensormatic AM tags
- Coach - Sensormatic AM tags
- Sears - Sensormatic AM tags
- Kmart - Sensormatic AM tags
- CVS - Checkpoint RF 8.2 tags
- Rite Aid - Checkpoint RF 8.2 tags
- Wallgreens - Checkpoint RF 8.2 tags
- Bed Bath & Beyond - Sensormatic AM tags
- Shoppers World - Checkpoint RF 8.2 tags
- Best Buy - Sensormatic AM tags
- Circuit City - Checkpoint RF 8.2 tags
- EB Games - Checkpoint RF 8.2 tags
- Comp USA - Sensormatic AM tags
- Bed Bath and Beyond - Sensormatic AM tags
- BedBathStore.com - Sensormatic AM tags
- The Childrens Place - Sensormatic Microwave tags
- The Children's Place/Disney Stores - Sensormatic Microwave tags
- Game Stop - Checkpoint RF 8.2 tags
- Spencer Gifts - Benefit Denial Ink tags
- Staples - Sensormatic AM tags
- Office Depot - Sensormatic AM tags
- T.J. Maxx - Sensormatic AM tags
- Sams Club - Sensormatic AM tags
- Rainbow - Checkpoint RF 8.2 tags
