A new survey found that 40 percent of those who responded admitted to shoplifting at some point in their lives. Aside from store takeovers by large groups that grab merchandise and go, retailers are faced with individuals trying to get away with items without paying. Store security guards are needed to discourage these thieves from [...]
Retail theft and violent crime are taking a toll on retailers according to a 2023 Retail Security Survey by the National Retail Federation. Forty-five percent of those surveyed reduced their operating hours, 30 percent decreased or altered in-store product selections and 28 percent closed specific store locations because of increased theft and violence. A growing [...]
San Francisco Security Guards Offer Protection Against Shoplifters News reports of a Walgreens closing in San Francisco due to excessive shoplifting is a sign of the times. Without a store security guard presence, criminals believe they can take what they want and leave without repercussions. And today, with face coverings required, the chances for identification [...]
