Distracted & overworked staff offer an opening for shoplifters.
Shoplifters come into your store at all times of the day. However there are certain periods when you are at greater risk.
Shoplifters want you distracted
They don’t want you following them. They don’t want you offering service. They want you focused on something else.
While you are busy
So thieves will often come to your store at times when employees are particularly busy.
- Opening
- Change of Shifts
- Special Events in your shop, neighborhood or mall — including at nearby stores that might draw traffic to your location
- Closing
Your store may have particular patterns. Be aware of these. Shoplifters are.
What You Can Do
- Have extra staff on hand to help cover opening and closing responsibilities
- Pay special attention at these times.
- Vary your employee change of shifts
- Have mirrors or public view monitors covering blind areas
- Electronic Article Surveillance alert you when a product is leaving your store without having been paid for.
Tell us what you are doing during busy times to fight theft.
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You can do something about shoplifting! American Theft Prevention Products has tools to help retailers combat shoplifting. Visit www.AmericanTheftPrevention.com or call 866-416-0999 or 847-972-6540.
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