Friday, 6 January 2012

Shoplifting Around the World


The shopping rush belies one growing problem: The shrink rate, the retail industry's term for the loss of products before they can be sold, has risen 6.6% since last year, and now amounts to $119 billion in losses. Some items are damaged in transit, but many more are shoplifted. This infographic examines where shoplifting happens, who's responsible, and how it affects the global economy.

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