what are retailers prioritizing to reduce risk of loss 
nearly 30 of retailers reported that ecommerce crime has become a much higher priority over the last five years followed by organized retail crime orc 28 and internal theft 20 2the bottom lineshrinkage is the loss of inventory or cash from a business due to factors such as theft damage or administrative errors shrinkage can have a significant impact on a company s bottom line as it reduces profits and can lead to cash flow problems businesses should take proactive measures to minimize shrinkage such as implementing security measures conducting regular inventory audits and training employees on proper procedures while some degree of shrinkage is inevitable businesses that effectively manage shrinkage can improve their financial performance and remain competitive 