Crime spree? Retailers are actually overstating the extent of theft, report says | CNN Business
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Retailers are over-stating the impact of theft, new report claims
    • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
      101·
      1 year ago

      A lot of propaganda is stuff that really happened, but presented as happening constantly when it’s really pretty rare…

      Hopefully now you won’t fall for it as much.

      Another tip:

      If you dont believe me, maybe try reading the article before replying to me so I don’t have to quote a couple relevant paragraphs to answer your questions

      • ForestOrca@kbin.social
        7·
        1 year ago

        "The analysts noted that overall shrink — merchandise losses due to external and internal theft, damaged products, inventory mismanagement and other errors — makes up just 1.5% to 2% of retailers’ sales. That percentage has remained steady for years, despite retailers sounding the alarm more than ever about theft. " LIke this?

    • MotoAsh@lemmy.worldEnglish
      61·
      1 year ago

      I know you love to dig around in there, but your ass is not an acceptable source of anything around these parts.

    • Lord_ToRA@lemmy.worldEnglish
      31·
      1 year ago

      And why should we disregard this article that links the source of their information and instead listen to you? Particularly when you only make a vague claim with no facts to back it up.