The toll from organized retail crime continues to be a serious problem for retailers, with the average loss topping $700,000 per $1 billion in sales. NRF's Organized Retail Crime survey helps retailers measure the impact of ORC and understand evolving tactics to fight the ongoing challenge.
Key Findings
- The financial impact of organized retail crime is considerable. ORC costs retailers $703,320 per $1 billion in sales.
- ORC continues to pose a serious threat to retailers. Over two-thirds of respondents said they’ve seen an increase over the past 12 months.
- More than 7 in 10 see the need for a federal law to combat organized retail crime.
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