Shoplifters and Dishonest Employees Has Increased in 9 of the Past 10 Years
More than 1.2 million shoplifters and dishonest employees were apprehended in 2015 by just 25 large retailers who recovered over $200 million from these thieves, according to the 28th Annual Retail Theft Survey conducted by Jack L. Hayes International.
“Retail theft, by both shoplifters and employees, continues to plague the retail industry. Our latest Annual Retail Theft Survey (28th) reflects an increase in both shoplifter and dishonest employee apprehensions, 2.0% and 1.0% respectively, in 2015. Overall recoveries from those apprehensions totaled over $200 million and was up 1.2%", said Mark R. Doyle, President of Jack L. Hayes International. "It should be noted that the apprehension of shoplifters and dishonest employees has increased in 9 of the last 10 years!"