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As retailers struggle with an increase in retail crime, including fuel drive-offs and shoplifting, we examine the causes and possible solutions retailers can implement.?

Retailers are facing a significant surge in shoplifting incidents and associated losses. The National Retail Federation reports a 93% increase in shoplifting incidents in 2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels, with monetary losses rising by 90%. This uptick is linked to organized retail crime groups reselling stolen goods. Additionally, shoplifters are exhibiting increased aggression, with 91% of retailers noting more violent behavior compared to 2019. In response, retailers are implementing measures such as locking up merchandise and enhancing employee training to combat this growing issue. Conversations On Retail, Brand L. Elverston, Chain Store Age, Dan Berthiaume #RetailTheft #Shoplifting #OrganizedRetailCrime #LossPrevention #RetailSecurity

Shoplifting and retail violence continues to rise - the average number of shoplifting incidents increased 93% from 2019 to 2023. Find this and additional insights in NRF’s latest report, “The Impact of Retail Theft and Violence," released today. Learn how retailers are protecting people and products, building stronger partnerships and using technologies to help mitigate loss. https://lnkd.in/eW2eAFiV

Eye-popping stats from NRF: Retailers are facing more theft, aggression, and organized crime than ever. It’s not just about loss—it’s about protecting your people and business. The businesses staying ahead are using cameras, access control, and real-time monitoring to protect what matters most. If your security system isn’t keeping up, now’s the time to reassess. Let’s discuss how to better protect your business and minimize risk.

I ran across this recent study & the data is pretty much in line with the challenges being described to us by prospective retail clients. Some highlights: - Increase in Shoplifting: Retailers reported a 93% increase in shoplifting incidents and a 90% increase in dollars lost due to shoplifting from 2019 to 2023. - Violence and Aggression: 73% of retailers observed more violence and aggression from shoplifters compared to the previous year, and 91% compared to 2019. - Employee Training: 71% of retailers have increased their budgets for employee training related to workplace violence. - Organized Retail Crime (ORC): Multi-person theft incidents and ORC are on the rise, with a 57% increase in ORC incidents from 2022 to 2023. - Federal Legislation: 94% of respondents believe federal legislation is necessary to combat organized retail crime effectively. Feel free to reach out if you're looking for help/advice to address similar issues. #lossprevention #shoplifting #theftdeterrence #ORC

With shoplifting costing Canadian retailers a staggering $5 billion annually, convenience stores are on the front line of a growing theft crisis. Experts discuss security measures, including AI-enabled surveillance and loss prevention technology, to help operators protect their businesses and staff. https://ow.ly/Gsk650UaVUo #CanadianConvenience #cstores #cornerstores

As retailers grapple with shrink and theft, the data used to measure these issues is becoming increasingly unreliable, and we're left with more questions than answers. While organized retail crime, shoplifting, and cargo theft remain concerns, self-checkout policies, locked merchandise, and loss prevention strategies are evolving in response. With fewer retailers reporting shrink data and changing public policy, what’s next in the fight against retail crime? #RetailCrime #Shrink #LossPrevention #RetailTrends #OrganizedRetailCrime #RetailNews

The latest release from the Office for National Statistics has shown shoplifting figures at a new record high, reaching almost half a million incidents in the year to March. The official figures are still playing catch up to the reality of what's happening on the ground. 500,000 thefts in the convenience sector alone would equate to less than one incident a month per store (!) The actual extent of theft is more than 10x this, which is why it's so important to keep reporting - only then will the police get a more accurate picture of what's going on. https://lnkd.in/dPDuAff9

?? A third of UK consumers witnessed an instance of retail theft in the past 12 months, according to the latest research by?Retail Insight, provider of store operations execution software. With the ONS reporting that more than 402,000 shoplifting offenses were recorded by police in 2023 – the greatest number since records began in 2002 – retail crime is a growing and costly challenge for retailers. Last year, cases of convenience store theft increased fivefold. Such is the extent of rising retail theft that customers are increasingly noticing crime in-store. Original research of over 1,000 UK shoppers by Retail Insight revealed that 30% had witnessed an instance of shoplifting during the past year, rising to 44% of consumers in London. ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/dN5qKR4t #LatestNews #RetailSecurity #RetailCrime

Retailers across the U.S. have reported a 93% increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 versus 2019, and a 90% increase in dollar loss due to shoplifting during the same period, according to the Impact of Retail Theft & Violence 2024, a report released yearly by the National Retail Federation.