Group Steals Merchandise from High-End New Jersey Outlet Store
Gloucester is one of the premium outlets in New Jersey. However, it has now become a major target for theft. A group of thieves entered the store, grabbed expensive merchandise, and escaped quickly. This has raised concerns about retail theft in the area and the difficulties stores face in preventing these crimes. What Happened The […]
Who Shoplifts and Why: Personality Traits of Shoplifters
Shoplifting is a most common problem that every business owner faces. If you’re one of them, then it’s definitely relatable to you. Your customers stealing items without paying for them can instantly trigger you. But hold on before you jump to the conclusion. It’s important to understand why do people shoplift. Well, there are psychological […]
Shoplifting Prevention 101: How to Stop Shoplifting?
Shoplifting is the biggest challenge for retail stores. While it might seem like a minor issue to some, it can have significant financial consequences for businesses. No matter if you’re the owner of a small boutique or a large retail chain, having an effective strategy for shoplifting prevention can help you save your profits. Let’s […]
9 Signs of a Shoplifter How Do Stores Identify Shoplifters
Shoplifting can cost your business thousands of dollars each year and negatively impact the profit margins. But as a store owner you can learn how to spot a shoplifter and prevent it. Recognizing the signs of a shoplifter can help prevent theft and reduce loss in retail stores. Let’s break down the most common shoplifting […]
Walmart Shoplifting: Walmart Shoplifting Policy
Shoplifting is a common issue that frustrates many retailers. The biggest chain, like Walmart, also faces this issue. Be it large or small, shoplifting has become a challenge for all. With millions of customers walking in, it is hard to keep a check. Stealing from Walmart isn’t new and has created specific policies. Walmart uses […]
Hands-Off Approach Leads to Increase in Crime
Picture This: you’re a store owner you catch someone stealing merchandise from an aisle. How would you react? Such a situation can instantly make you blank. And if you exercise a more lenient, “hands-off” approach to policing, then it will hurt you in the long run. Definitely, the reason for such policies is to minimize […]
Can Shaming Be the Strongest Theft Deterrent
Stopping theft can be done in many ways, but one of the best and most working old-fashioned methods is to publicly shame the guilty, whether they are taking something big from the store or something small; a crime is a crime. But the question is, ‘Does exposing theft bring any change or not?’ If you […]
Is Zero Tolerance the Best Message for a Retailer
Shoplifting is a big problem for store owners. As a retailer, you have to safeguard your profits and create a safe environment for shoppers. Not only that, but you can also lessen it by having a defined store policy for shoplifting prevention. This means that any kind of theft, no matter how small, will have […]
How Important Social Media Is Today
Social media can take the world by storm in split seconds. Just like every other individual, you must have set up an account on every social media platform. It has changed the norm of communication. How you share information and interact with each other today is different. But when it comes to retail theft? Let’s […]
The Retail Industry Faces a Surge in Theft and Violence
With the rise of theft and violence, the retail industry is going through a big blow. Stores are losing money, making it an unsafe choice for both workers and customers. Before we jump to a conclusion, it is important to know why theft and violence are increasing. Let’s take a closer look at the reasons, […]