Most of the products on the drug store shelf are behind lock and key, even everyday items such as deodorant, toothpaste, candy, dish detergent, soap and aluminum foil. Manufacturers that supply lock cases and devices to chain stores have seen their businesses boom. Companies must walk a delicate line between protecting their inventory and creating stores that customers don’t dread visiting. Shoplifters target smaller items with higher price tags, often called “hot products,” which typically are what retailers most frequently lock up. Crime gangs often look to steal products from stores that can easily and quickly be resold on online marketplaces such as Amazon and through other illicit markets.

Source: CNN August 01, 2022 21:27 UTC