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Wine and spirits have always been known as high-risk products when it comes to shoplifting. These items are easy to steal and hide, are of relatively high value, and can be easily resold for a profit. Worldwide studies such as the Global Retail Theft Barometer have stated in the past that liquor theft is the most commonly stolen item in the food and beverage sector. It has even ranked higher than other high-risk products such as baby formula, meat, cheese and coffee.

Where there are retail stores, shoplifters aren’t far. Shoplifters generally fall into two categories; the one being ordinary customers, and the other being professionals who steal for a living. Unfortunately, most shoplifters are professionals and are extremely difficult to detect and catch.That being said, there are a few tips on how to identify a potential shoplifter and prevent them from taking something without paying for it.

Shoplifters often visit stores in groups; one person will distract a staff member while the other/s conceals merchandise. These shoplifters are clever, and will usually look out for anti-theft door security systems before targeting a store. The majority of the time, anti-theft security systems are a big deterrent for thieves.

This is where open display security comes in. It gives retailers the freedom to openly display electronic devices, and allows customers to interact with the products, without them being at risk of theft.

The loss of jobs has resulted in homelessness for many people, and has caused many breadwinners having to do what they can to keep as much food on their table as possible. South Africa has seen a significant rise in crime, and the high unemployment rate is a major factor as people become more and more desperate.