It’s a word many retailers and store managers cringe at. This is because businesses pay the costs of lost merchandise and security-related expenses when shoplifting occurs. The other problem is not understanding the law and how to stop, detain or handle shoplifters.
According to the National Retail Federation, 15% of shoplifting apprehensions lead to violence. This doesn’t mean you should just let it happen, but there are safeguards you should know about to protect yourself and your inventory. As a retailer, you’re already fighting. You win half the battle just to get customers into your store. Making sure they make it out your doors with items they’ve paid for is the other half.
Knowing the answers to these questions can reduce store loss and make you the envy of your competitors. Sounds like a win-win, right?
As we prepare for the fast approaching holiday shopping season your LaPorte County Law Enforcement officials want to educate our retail business community on the “ins and outs” of Shoplifting.
Due to the recent changes with the Theft laws, the Michigan City Police in conjunction with the La Porte County Prosecutor, The Mayors of Michigan City and La Porte and our Chamber of Commerces are presenting a FREE open seminar on “Shoplifting”.
This “FREE” event will take place on Wednesday, September 17 at 8 a.m. at the Blue Chip Ballroom
Donuts, YES I SAID DONUTS and coffee will be served during this informative session on how to deal with shoplifters, the arrest procedure involved, and the prosecution in La Porte County.
ALL Businesses in La Porte County are welcome to attend all we ask is that you RSVP to Rhonda Swistek at (219) 873-1461 Ext. #334 or email her at rlswistek@emichigancity.com