Dummy detergent, secret guards: How UK stores are tying to deal with shoplifting frenzy, ET Retail
Shoplifting in the UK has reached epidemic levels, with a quarter increase this year alone, costing retailers nearly £1 billion. The rise in thefts has been attributed to organized criminal gangs and the cost-of-living crisis, which has increased demand for stolen goods. Retailers are resorting to various measures such as dummy boxes, undercover security guards, body cameras for staff, and locked cabinets to counter the rising thefts.
Source: indiatimes.com
