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Retail crime is now an HR issue

Retail crime has evolved from being simply a matter of inventory shrinkage and financial loss, a new study suggests. Retailers now need to think about crime as a palpable worker safety issue that can impact their ability to retain employees. That is one of the findings of the forthcoming “Holiday 2023 Future of Retail Workforce

Commonsense answer needed for retail crime

Commonsense answer needed for retail crime

The newfound willingness of executives to publicly discuss retail crime and its impact on consumers is a welcome development. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is the latest in a series of industry leaders — a group that includes Andre Persaud, Rite Aid’s chief retail officer, and Target CFO Michael Fiddelke — to address the problem. “Theft