Shoplifting and Retail Theft

How much money do stores lose due to theft?

• $10 billion

• $50 billion

• $100 billion

• $200 billion

What was the average increase in organized retail crime incidents in 2021?

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 27%

What are some items that are commonly stolen from stores?

• Electronics and jewelry

• Baby formula and pain medicine

• Clothing and shoes

• Books and stationery

How much do retailers lose in sales from paying customers due to security measures?

• 5-10%

• 10-15%

• 15-20%

• 20-25%

Why do some shoppers choose to make purchases online instead of in-store?

• To save time

• To avoid security measures

• To get better deals

• All of the above

What percentage of customers in the store are honest?

• 90%

• 95%

• 98%

• 100%

What is the term used to describe large-scale organized retail theft?

• Shoplifting

• Petty theft

• Organized crime

• Retail heist

What new laws are going into effect in June to combat retail theft?

• Inform Act

• Retail Theft Prevention Act

• Shoplifting Control Act

• Organized Retail Crime Act

What method are retailers testing to prevent theft at self-checkout counters?

• Locking the wheels of shopping carts

• Requiring a cell phone to unlock the case

• Using sensors on shopping carts

• Making loud noises when cases are opened

What is the purpose of the dinging noise in some unlocked cases?

• To alert customers that the case is unlocked

• To deter potential shoplifters

• To notify store employees of a theft

• To create a pleasant shopping experience