Electronic article surveillance (EAS) alarm systems help storeowners to reduce retail shrink. A basic system consists of: EAS labels or tags Deactivators or detachers Electronic antennas The system is simple and reliable. Active EAS labels are attached to merchandise. The EAS labels are removed or deactivated by clerks when merchandise is properly checked out. Electronic antennas are put at the exits of the store. The EAS system will alarm if someone attempts to leave a