10 Tips for Preventing Shoplifting

Tip #1

▸ Keep shelves and displays low and aisles clear to increase visibility

Tip #2

▸ Provide adequate lighting and eliminate blind spots within your business premises

Tip #3

Where appropriate, utilize security staff, convex mirrors, CCTV, electronic sensors, cables, tags, locks and chains

Tip #4

Emphasize on good customer service; Eg Your employees greeting customers as they enter the store. One phrase every shoplifter hates to hear is "Can I help you?"

Tip #5

Maintain a neat, orderly store with tight inventory controls

Tip #6

Develop a store policy and provide training for shoplifting incidents

Tip #7

Limit the number of items allowed into dressing rooms

Tip #8

Make it difficult to steal merchandise. Lock small valuable items in cabinets and keep other valuables away from store exits

Tip #9

Post signs warning that shoplifters will be prosecuted

Tip #10

Install annunciators on all unlocked doors

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