When I worked at Bestbuy we were constantly getting hit by "professional" shoplifters. Groups of 4-5 guys with back stories and costumes would come in and walk out with a few thousand dollars of stuff before LP could figure it out. I acknowledge that there will always be a need for physical stores and thus always be some type of shoplifting, but I think this is another point for e-stores. Granted on-line ordering has its own bag of vulnerabilities, but I think the costs of on line security are far less than physical security. Any one working for an on line security company chime in here --->>>
@danielrh9Here in the UK, at least last year, guards in Morrisons (a large chain of general item stores) wore uniforms in the vein of Colonel Gaddafi, complete with military style hat. I think the idea behind this initiative was to reduce any would be thieves into hysterics, rather than aid loss prevention.
This is about shoplifting not trashing shopping carts.If you want to take a cart by the way all you need is a wire coat hanger.Just take the hook of the hanger and stick it in the front of the cap to keep the lid from coming down. Take the "arms of the hanger and wrap them aroundthe support that holds the wheels. ta da no stress no mess.
600sr20Sep 5, 2006
When I worked at Bestbuy we were constantly getting hit by "professional" shoplifters. Groups of 4-5 guys with back stories and costumes would come in and walk out with a few thousand dollars of stuff before LP could figure it out. I acknowledge that there will always be a need for physical stores and thus always be some type of shoplifting, but I think this is another point for e-stores. Granted on-line ordering has its own bag of vulnerabilities, but I think the costs of on line security are far less than physical security. Any one working for an on line security company chime in here --->>>
irimiSep 5, 2006
Take that, shoplifters. I hope you have a fun time in jail. ROFL HAHAHAHHAHA LOL ROFLLMAO
obvioustrollSep 5, 2006
Why bother switching products? Nobody's watching those kiosks very closely.
buddyfarrSep 5, 2006
uh, when you scan alcohol doesn't it stop the purchase until some employee comes out and checks your ID???
syukSep 5, 2006
@danielrh9Here in the UK, at least last year, guards in Morrisons (a large chain of general item stores) wore uniforms in the vein of Colonel Gaddafi, complete with military style hat. I think the idea behind this initiative was to reduce any would be thieves into hysterics, rather than aid loss prevention.
carpespasmSep 6, 2006
yep, the movie/record/tv box set dvd industries are losing bajillions of dollars every day because of those darn kids and their darn download storms.
zbeastSep 6, 2006
This is about shoplifting not trashing shopping carts.If you want to take a cart by the way all you need is a wire coat hanger.Just take the hook of the hanger and stick it in the front of the cap to keep the lid from coming down. Take the "arms of the hanger and wrap them aroundthe support that holds the wheels. ta da no stress no mess.
topicnationMay 1, 2007
Splendid! Anyway, rubbish.