Retailers say organized theft is biting into profits, but internal issues may really be to blame
Publishing timestamp: 2023-08-10 07:58:50
Summary
The article discusses how retailers may be using organized theft as an excuse for poor performance, while also acknowledging that theft, both from employees and external sources, does contribute to losses. It highlights the difficulty in accurately measuring the impact of theft on profits and suggests that retailers may be using it as a crutch for other internal issues.
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