A recent Forbes survey found that 90 percent of small retailers were victims of retail theft with most saying shoplifters are becoming more aggressive. The majority say their monthly theft losses were between $500 and $2,500. Retail theft impacts small businesses’ profits and ability to stay open. Investing in store security guards to watch over [...]
COVID restrictions at retail stores triggered widespread violence against store employees. Yet, even after restrictions eased, the violence continues and has even increased. It’s up to store management to protect their workers and customers. One way is to retain retail store security guards to maintain order. Experienced Guards Make The Difference. Retailers tell their employees [...]
Organized crime rings are causing a considerable financial impact on retailers according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) 2020 survey. Security guards are stopping brazen shoplifters from emptying products from the shelves of stores such as Walgreens, CVS and other retailers. Still, according to the NRF survey, organized crime is costing retailers $700,000 per $1 [...]
