New data on shoplifting and self-checkout raises questions about how retailers can deter theft and protect their stores.

Shoplifting numbers, who's stealing, and why they're stealing have become hot-button talk-show topics, so it's no surprise that retailers have reported an increase in theft. "Retailers report ...

MIDDLETOWN, NY - September 14, 2026 - A Walmart loss prevention stop in New York can escalate quickly from a store-level detention to police involvement, an appearance ticket or arrest, a property ban ...