Beyond shoplifting: How consumers and retailers pay for retail crimes

Beyond shoplifting: How consumers and retailers pay for retail crimes

When most people think of retail theft, they picture someone slipping an item off a rack, sneaking lipstick into a backpack, or a stranger stealing a package from a front porch. But experts say the problem has grown into something far more complex. "Retailers and even supply chain organizations are talking about large increases in cargo and supply chain theft," said David Johnston, vice president of asset protection and retail operations for the…