Title: How to Prevent and Handle Shoplifting in Your Retail Store - Vend Retail Blog
Headings: How to Prevent and Handle Shoplifting in Your Retail Store
How to Prevent and Handle Shoplifting in Your Retail Store
Prevent it from happening
Have the right security tools
Provide “in-your-face” customer service
Recognize the signs
Tidy up
How to handle shoplifters
Know how the law works in your area
When to confront a shoplifter
What’s next?
Further Reading
Share your thoughts
About Francesca Nicasio

Content: How to handle shoplifters
Sometimes, even the best deterrents can fail to discourage stubborn shoplifters. So, what should you do if you find yourself dealing with a shoplifter? That depends on many factors including your location, the size of your store, the price of the item they attempted to steal, etc. Situations vary from store to store, but here are some general guidelines that’ll help you navigate this unpleasant situation: Know how the law works in your area
Laws around shoplifting vary from one state to the next, so it’s best to get familiar with the laws in your area. For instance, in some jurisdictions, merchants cannot approach a suspect until they have exited the store. Other states may have different laws. Swing by your local police station so you can talk to a law enforcement professional about what you should do if you find yourself dealing with a shoplifter. You may also want to take this opportunity to get their contact information, so you know who to call if you find a shoplifter in your store. When to confront a shoplifter
If you suspect that someone is attempting to walk away with your merchandise, here are the steps you should take to effectively confront and apprehend them.