Magnetic shielding for display device

In combination, an article of merchandise and a display device for displaying the merchandise in a retail environment, said merchandise containing a magnetic sensitive component, and said display device including:

• a base;
• a sensor attached to the article of merchandise, said sensor having a housing with a first surface for attaching the sensor to the article and a second surface for supporting the sensor and attached article on the base, said sensor containing a first magnet;
• and
• a magnetic shield mounted within the sensor housing between the magnet and the first surface.

A device for attachment to an article comprising:

• a housing having a first surface for attaching the device to the article;
• a magnet located within the housing;
• a magnetic shield mounted within the housing between the magnet and first surface;
• and
• a lanyard having first and second ends, said first end connected to the housing and said second end being adapted to be connected to a fixture.