What type of alarm would you find attached to high-risk items in a store?

Merchandise alarms are specifically designed to protect high-risk items in a retail environment. These alarms typically include electronic tags or security devices that are placed on merchandise to deter theft. If someone attempts to remove these items without paying, the alarms will sound, alerting store personnel to a potential theft incident.

This type of alarm serves a vital role in loss prevention strategies as it directly targets merchandise that is either high in value or high in theft frequency, thus effectively helping to reduce shrinkage in retail settings. In contrast, fire alarms are intended for safety and emergency situations, security alarms generally refer to systems designed for overall premises security, and access alarms monitor restricted entry points rather than individual items. Therefore, merchandise alarms are the most relevant and effective type of alarm for high-risk items in a store.