Retail Chains May Be Using Theft to Mask Other Issues, Report Says wttw.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wttw.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Retailers are overstating the impact of theft, report says wsiltv.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wsiltv.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Some retail analysts and researchers, bolstered by local crime statistics, say stores may be over-stating the extent and impact of theft. Why? It’s a useful deflection, camouflaging weak demand, mismanagement and other issues denting business right now. And it forces lawmakers to respond.