Retail theft surges 93% since before COVID-19 pandemic: ‘Retailers have not been crying wolf’

The average number of shoplifting incidents jumped 93% in 2023 compared with pre-pandemic times and monetary losses for retailers have risen 90%, according to the nation’s largest retail trade group. With its “Impact of Retail Theft & Violence 2024” study, the National Retail Federation (NRF) is highlighting...