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EPISODE · Jan 31, 2025 · 6 MIN

To Combat Shoplifters, Retailers Are Hiring Them to Steal

from Listen to the Story · host Bloomberg

As retail theft soars in the UK, companies are spending more on store security — including hiring “mystery shoplifters” to test it firsthand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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To Combat Shoplifters, Retailers Are Hiring Them to Steal

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As retail theft soars in the UK, companies are spending more on store security — including hiring “mystery shoplifters” to test it firsthand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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