Seems like a bad strategy. The consumers do not magically disappear because you closed your store. If the “sacrificial” stores are not kept open I would assume the issue just spreads to the next nearest stores?
“The consumers do not magically disappear because you closed your store.”
I think the idea is the law enforcement exists at the next nearest store.
I wonder how long before someone complains of disparate impact.
The next store over might be in a different law enforcement / DA district and/or county, which can have a HUGE effect on loss rates. Low lifes know the deal.
“If the “sacrificial” stores are not kept open I would assume the issue just spreads to the next nearest stores?”
would depend upon the convenience of mass transit for mass shoplifters ... also, other stores might be in nearby suburb cities with actual law enforcement ...
No.
The consumers do not magically disappear because you closed your store.
Who said they did?
If the “sacrificial” stores are not kept open I would assume the issue just spreads to the next nearest stores?
Nope.
Because they are in a different area that does not put up with theft.
Your "fainting goat" strategy is rejected.
I would guess criminals are stupid and lazy. If they’re smart they don’t do grab n’go type crimes....unless very high and untraceable goods.