For large national retailers, shoplifting is often absorbed as a cost of doing business. But for small retail business owners, even a few stolen items can cut into already-thin margins. With headlines about big stores instructing employees not to intervene, many shop owners are left wondering: What should I do if I see someone stealing?…

Do you own and/or manage a retail store? If so, you are probably well aware of the importance of preventing shoplifting. According to the 27th Annual Retail Theft Survey conducted by Jack L. Hayes International, roughly 1.2 million shoplifters were caught during 2014 by just 25 of the nation’s leading retailers. Retailers lose billions of…