Blog — shoplifting statistics

Shoplifting, The bane of every retailer's existence, a game of wits where sneaky individuals try to walk out the door with merchandise they haven't paid for. In this 1st article of a 2 piece series, we're going to dive into the world of shoplifting tactics simply summing it up in three types

Do you want to figure out how much anti-shoplifting tactics work? When you own a retail store, the possibility of someone shoplifting haunts you every time you take your eyes off of a customer, even for a second. It's only natural that you want to increase the security of your store to prevent loss in sales and protect your store from future shoplifters. However, with all the ways there are available to help your security, which one of them is the best choice for you? Below, we have some shoplifting statistics that can determine how effective a product or tactic can be....

      Most companies expect to have at least 1% of their inventory stolen every year. For the biggest retailer in the country, that percentage adds up to $3 billion. You might not have the same kind of losses, but you can surely relate to the pain of having to assume you're going to lose some of your inventory. With a few smart loss prevention security tips, you can cut down on that figure. As nearly 1 in 10 people has shoplifted in their lives, only about 5% of them are ever caught. Lack of security combined with staffing...