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Take Steps to Prevent Shoplifting |
Written by Ron Maier
Wednesday, 15 November 2006
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Sadly, every customer that enters your store is a potential shoplifter. Studies have shown in the United States that one in ten to fifteen customers will attempt to steal, making store security a difficult problem without regarding each customer as a thief. Obviously security systems are helpful and valid deterrents, however there are some other inexpensive ways to make shoplifting a little more difficult. Minimizing the areas in your store that are unwatched is an important action. Shoplifters usually need privacy in order to pull off their crime, while those who are minor shoplifters are less tempted when they are being watched. Position your staff so that in their typical floor positions they can glance down every aisle and corner. Unavoidable hiding places may be fixed by arranging convex mirrors. Convenience stores are excellent models of these techniques. Those clothing shoplifters that are a little more organized will grab large amounts of clothing and run out the front door to hop in a car, driven by an accomplice. This will catch your staff off guard, and most likely prove to be a successful method. Changing your hanger methods will slow this kind of robbery. Alternating the hanger hooks makes it difficult to grab large amounts of clothing at once. This is especially helpful on those racks near the exits of the store. Perhaps an employee can be in charge of this specific duty at store opening everyday. Always require receipts for any returns or transactions following a sale. Many shoplifters intend to return the goods they stole to gain cash value, but setting a precedent of asking for receipts will reduce the temptation for this kind of fraud. Also, checking receipts at the exits will reduce casual walkouts. Though it is not a fail-safe way to prevent theft, it certainly reduces the average shoppers urge for a free ride. Shoplifting is a serious problem in the United States. Realize that it is largely caused by human greed, something every human struggles with, so reduce this temptation in your store as much as you can. These are just some simple tips that cannot replace professional security systems, but can make your store a little more protected. About the Author: Ron Maier is the Vice President of S & L Store Fixtures, a leading online provider of <a href="http://www.slstoredisplays.com">retail security mirrors and retail store security</a> solutions. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.slstoredisplays.com"> http://www.slstoredisplays.com</a>. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
About The Author:
About the Author: Ron Maier is the Vice President of S & L Store Fixtures, a leading online provider of <a href="http://www.slstoredisplays.com">retail security mirrors and retail store security</a> solutions. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.slstoredisplays.com"> http://www.slstoredisplays.com</a>.
About the Author: Ron Maier is the Vice President of S & L Store Fixtures, a leading online provider of <a href="http://www.slstoredisplays.com">retail security mirrors and retail store security</a> solutions. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.slstoredisplays.com"> http://www.slstoredisplays.com</a>.
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