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San Francisco Store Implements Employee Escorts to Combat Shoplifting

Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post

A San Francisco store, Fredericksen’s Hardware and Paint, is requiring customers to shop with an employee escort due to rampant shoplifting, with a sign announcing the new rule during certain hours. The store's manager, Sam Black, stated that the move is an inconvenience but necessary for the business and employees' safety, as shoplifting has reached unprecedented levels. The store has resorted to locking up products and implementing the one-on-one shopping rule to deter thieves, with the security experiment ongoing for three weeks. San Francisco supervisor Catherine Stefani called the situation "embarrassing" for the city and emphasized the need for more police presence to address the crime surge.

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"Retail Giants' Strategies to Outsmart the Surge in Theft"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider

Despite the rise in retail theft, retailers such as Costco, Lowe's, Best Buy, and Tractor Supply have managed to minimize its impact on their businesses. These companies share similarities in their strategies to combat theft, including store location in suburban or rural areas, the sale of big and heavy merchandise that is difficult to steal discreetly, secure displays that require customer assistance, and limited self-checkout options. These tactics have helped these retailers maintain lower incidents of theft and mitigate the effects of retail theft on their profits.

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