Store Detectives in Retail

According to EHI Retail Institute, inventory differences in German retail still amount to a total of 3.8 billion euros per year. And according to a study supported by Checkpoint Systems, shoplifters have caused the German retailers a loss of 924.2 million euros during Christmas time in 2012 alone. Shoplifters steal merchandise, receive unwarranted refunds, swap price tags, pass counterfeit money and commit fraud in payment transactions and with credit cards. No retailer can afford to ignore these numbers. Modern safety features and equipment can help. However, most retailers still also rely on traditional store detectives. Store Detectives in Retail - read more