Title: How to Identify and Prevent Retail Theft
Headings: A Guide to Preventing Retail Theft or Shoplifting
Retail Small Business Loss Prevention
A Guide to Preventing Retail Theft or Shoplifting
How to Identify and Prevent Retail Theft
Clues to Identify a Shoplifter
Using Preventive Measures Against Shoplifters
Stopping Shoplifters With Strong Policies

Content: Empty space on a shelf or display table should be a big signal something is wrong. But only if you are focused on merchandising. Stopping Shoplifters With Strong Policies
It is important to plan store policies and procedures for shoplifting early in the business planning process. You hope it will never happen in your store, but the truth is—it will. And when it does, retailers and their staff should be prepared to handle the situation. Take the following into consideration when writing your shoplifting policies. How do you approach a customer you suspect? Is your policy to confront a suspect, and if so how do you confront them? Who do you call or contact after an incident? What documentation do you need after an incident and what information will it contain?