Small businesses are facing the challenge of shoplifting, and retailers across the country are taking steps to combat it. One such business is Rail and Anchor in Royal Oak, which invested in a costly security system to address declining profits and missing merchandise. They also started sharing photos and videos of shoplifters on social media to catch them.
Target is not immune to this problem either, as reported by Bloomberg. The retail giant has lowered the threshold for confronting shoplifters from $100 to $50. However, Julia Manzella, a buyer at Rail and Anchor, believes that big companies like Target should take action against shoplifting but emphasizes the importance of local agencies prosecuting repeat offenders to make a significant impact.
Manzella expressed concern about the impact of shoplifting on small businesses like hers. She mentioned that some of her friends had closed their businesses due to this issue. Despite these challenges, she remains determined to keep her doors open and run a successful business. Target has not provided any comments regarding their actions against shoplifting when asked by CBS News Detroit.
Small businesses must be proactive in addressing theft issues if they want to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace. This means investing in security measures and working closely with law enforcement agencies to ensure that repeat offenders are brought to justice. While big companies can help set an example for others, it is ultimately up to small business owners like Manzella to protect their livelihoods from theft.
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