Locked-up merchandise is driving customers away
By now you’ve seen it: baby formula, shampoo, toothpaste and even basic toiletries locked behind cabinets by retailers to prevent theft. When you want to buy an item, you press a button and wait for an employee to unlock it. Depending on the store, you might be waiting for a while.
While this crime prevention strategy may deter theft, it is also preventing something else: sales. Recent studies show that customers are fed up with locked-up merchandise, and many are considering shopping elsewhere ...
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