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There Is Zero Evidence of a Shoplifting ‘Epidemic’
(novaramedia.com)
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this post was submitted on 01 Nov 2023
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Questions for retailers (who probably won't see this, but whatever):
a) If yes, and you're still getting shoplifters, hire better security. Problem solved.
b) No? Get a security guard. Problem solved.
a) If No, why are you still here? Go hire that competent guard.
b) If Yes:
a) If Less, stop complaining, you're getting a bargain.
b) More? Looks like hiring a security guard might be worth it after all.
Do I shoplift? Ha. I'm currently agoraphobic and don't leave the house. My arms aren't that long.
The last time I was in a physical store, I was of the opinion that as long as I can afford something I need, I'll pay for it. For things I merely want and can't justify the expense, I'll do without. (Sounds a bit like 3a.)
And the last time I nicked something (calm down, put your monocle back on) it was probably a sweet from the pick & mix at Morrisons when I was 10 or something.
From what I recall, there are quite strict limits on the actions that a security guard can perform to actually detain someone, so actually a big factor is the police response time.
Telling a little family-run corner shop to get a security guard isn’t that helpful
D'oh. I had briefly forgotten that small shops still exist. Probably because the ones nearest me went out of business. Not because of shoplifting but because they were priced out by corporate stores.