{"id":42899,"date":"2024-03-04T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/?p=42899"},"modified":"2024-03-02T11:47:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T11:47:28","slug":"dollar-tree-joins-walmart-and-target-in-bold-anti-theft-move-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/dollar-tree-joins-walmart-and-target-in-bold-anti-theft-move-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Dollar Tree Joins Walmart and Target in Bold Anti-Theft Move"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Shopping online became so common in the past few years that everyone thought it marked the beginning of a downward spiral for walk-in retail stores. Surprisingly, records show that the walk-in stores still stand firm and have an edge over their online counterparts.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/dollar-tree-joins-walmart-and-target-in-bold-anti-theft-move-2\/#Consumers_Preferences\" title=\"Consumers\u2019 Preferences&nbsp;\">Consumers\u2019 Preferences&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/dollar-tree-joins-walmart-and-target-in-bold-anti-theft-move-2\/#Retail_Theft_and_Organized_Crime_at_Dollar_Tree\" title=\"Retail Theft and&nbsp;Organized Crime at Dollar Tree\">Retail Theft and&nbsp;Organized Crime at Dollar Tree<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/dollar-tree-joins-walmart-and-target-in-bold-anti-theft-move-2\/#Shrink_Rates_Analysis\" title=\"Shrink Rates Analysis\">Shrink Rates Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/dollar-tree-joins-walmart-and-target-in-bold-anti-theft-move-2\/#Retail_Theft_and_its_Consequences\" title=\"Retail Theft and its Consequences&nbsp;\">Retail Theft and its Consequences&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/dollar-tree-joins-walmart-and-target-in-bold-anti-theft-move-2\/#Dollar_Tree_and_Other_Retail_Stores_Defensive_Strategy\" title=\"Dollar Tree and Other Retail Stores\u2019 Defensive Strategy\">Dollar Tree and Other Retail Stores\u2019 Defensive Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/dollar-tree-joins-walmart-and-target-in-bold-anti-theft-move-2\/#Impact_of_Locked_Shelves_in_Dollar_Tree\" title=\"Impact of Locked Shelves in Dollar Tree\">Impact of Locked Shelves in Dollar Tree<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/dollar-tree-joins-walmart-and-target-in-bold-anti-theft-move-2\/#The_Publics_Opinion_on_the_Security_Measures_by_Dollar_Tree\" title=\"The Public\u2019s Opinion on the Security Measures by Dollar Tree\">The Public\u2019s Opinion on the Security Measures by Dollar Tree<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/dollar-tree-joins-walmart-and-target-in-bold-anti-theft-move-2\/#Dollar_Trees_Strategic_approach\" title=\"Dollar Tree\u2019s Strategic approach\">Dollar Tree\u2019s Strategic approach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/dollar-tree-joins-walmart-and-target-in-bold-anti-theft-move-2\/#Considering_Consumer_Behavior\" title=\"Considering Consumer Behavior\">Considering Consumer Behavior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/dollar-tree-joins-walmart-and-target-in-bold-anti-theft-move-2\/#Traditional_Retail_Stores_Are_Going_Digital\" title=\"Traditional Retail Stores Are Going Digital&nbsp;\">Traditional Retail Stores Are Going Digital&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/dollar-tree-joins-walmart-and-target-in-bold-anti-theft-move-2\/#E-commerce_Challenges_with_Returns\" title=\"E-commerce Challenges with Returns\">E-commerce Challenges with Returns<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ezgif.com-resize-37.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ezgif.com-resize-37-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A Dollar Tree store\" class=\"wp-image-30568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ezgif.com-resize-37-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ezgif.com-resize-37-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ezgif.com-resize-37-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ezgif.com-resize-37-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ezgif.com-resize-37-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ezgif.com-resize-37-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ezgif.com-resize-37.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, theft is a significant problem among physical retail stores. Big stores like Target and Walmart have taken severe measures to prevent theft, and Dollar Tree is the latest to join the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_Retails_Limited_Growth\"><\/span><strong>Online Retail\u2019s Limited Growth<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many predicted that digital retail stores would overtake traditional physical stores as soon as they started. However, despite the success of some major brands like Amazon, data shows that online retail still needs to catch up.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/205db529a4ac71e3f20645a50ea47760-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/205db529a4ac71e3f20645a50ea47760-2.jpg\" alt=\"An Amazon gift card\" class=\"wp-image-30593\" style=\"width:696px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/205db529a4ac71e3f20645a50ea47760-2.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/205db529a4ac71e3f20645a50ea47760-2-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the second quarter of 2023, records show that e-commerce constitutes only 14.7% of retail sales. Even during its all-time high during the COVID pandemic, it only comprised 20% of the sales.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consumers_Preferences\"><\/span><strong>Consumers\u2019 Preferences&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Online&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/tips-how-to-survive-the-holidays-without-going-broke\/\">shopping<\/a>&nbsp;is highly convenient but not on the same level as physical walk-in stores. This is because consumers still value the immediacy and hands-on experience that in-store shopping offers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7bd46623d484c73fdbd198e4c85968e5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7bd46623d484c73fdbd198e4c85968e5.jpg\" alt=\"A supermarket\" class=\"wp-image-30563\" style=\"width:696px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7bd46623d484c73fdbd198e4c85968e5.jpg 564w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7bd46623d484c73fdbd198e4c85968e5-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially in the grocery and clothing sectors, people would rather see what they\u2019re buying physically. They would rather touch and feel their quality themselves than trust pictures online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retail_Theft_and_Organized_Crime_at_Dollar_Tree\"><\/span><strong>Retail Theft and&nbsp;Organized Crime at Dollar Tree<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before, petty thieves mostly did retail theft, taking things they could hide in their clothes. However, retail theft is now an organized crime rig where gang members plan their heists judiciously.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/35f4e15ee1ceea6120b7c9d258d7b9ef.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/35f4e15ee1ceea6120b7c9d258d7b9ef.jpg\" alt=\"A Person stealing from a store\" class=\"wp-image-30574\" style=\"width:696px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/35f4e15ee1ceea6120b7c9d258d7b9ef.jpg 564w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/35f4e15ee1ceea6120b7c9d258d7b9ef-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This has affected the income and safety of physical retail stores, and their executives have complained bitterly. Target also had to shut down some of its stores due to this rising problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/retail-giant-costco-ditches-self-service-checkout-for-human-touch\/\">Why Are Huge Retailers Removing Self-Checkouts From Their Stores?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shrink_Rates_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>Shrink Rates Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, retail theft, also called \u201cshrink,\u201d has increased. According to The National Retail Federation, data shows that average shrink rates rise from 1.4% in 2021 to 1.6% in 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/48bdfa86600a4cf42532f64ab6ff7f42.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/48bdfa86600a4cf42532f64ab6ff7f42.jpg\" alt=\"A woman stealing a lipstick\" class=\"wp-image-30575\" style=\"width:696px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/48bdfa86600a4cf42532f64ab6ff7f42.jpg 563w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/48bdfa86600a4cf42532f64ab6ff7f42-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This rise, which seems minuscule on paper, accounts for losses of hundreds of thousands of dollars and prompted retailers to take action against the growing problem.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retail_Theft_and_its_Consequences\"><\/span><strong>Retail Theft and its Consequences&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Major retailers, including industry giants like Walmart and Target, struggled with the rise of retail theft. Several gangs have emerged over the years, devising various schemes to steal from these stores easily.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/0374bb3e825223d8fc2916eb2ca8080c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/0374bb3e825223d8fc2916eb2ca8080c.jpg\" alt=\"A woman shopping\" class=\"wp-image-30564\" style=\"width:696px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/0374bb3e825223d8fc2916eb2ca8080c.jpg 564w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/0374bb3e825223d8fc2916eb2ca8080c-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/0374bb3e825223d8fc2916eb2ca8080c-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, there is a growing need for traditional retailers to take matters into their own hands and take action. So, the question is, what can they do?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dollar_Tree_and_Other_Retail_Stores_Defensive_Strategy\"><\/span><strong>Dollar Tree and Other Retail Stores\u2019 Defensive Strategy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, big retail stores have taken an unexpected step towards preventing retail theft. Dollar Tree\u2019s CEO spoke on the defensive approach to fight this problem in their stores, following Walmart and Target\u2019s lead.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3ed618f8843ffe0242fbdd38f5e41d4c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3ed618f8843ffe0242fbdd38f5e41d4c.jpg\" alt=\"A Target building\" class=\"wp-image-30566\" style=\"width:696px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3ed618f8843ffe0242fbdd38f5e41d4c.jpg 563w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3ed618f8843ffe0242fbdd38f5e41d4c-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3ed618f8843ffe0242fbdd38f5e41d4c-350x420.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This multifaceted approach involves introducing new formats, securing items, and discontinuing stock-keeping units (SKUs) prone to theft. In simpler terms, they intend to lock up their high-value items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/poll-should-government-implement-stricter-penalties-retail-theft\/\"><strong>POLL\u2014Should the Government Implement Stricter Penalties To Combat Retail Theft?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_Locked_Shelves_in_Dollar_Tree\"><\/span><strong>Impact of Locked Shelves in Dollar Tree<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There may be better solutions than the decision to lock up items as an anti-theft measure by Walmart, Target, and now Dollar Tree. This is because there is a significant impact on some of the major factors that make up a good&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/thrift-shopper-buys-2-gold-trinket-realizes-it-was-made-by-a-renowned-artist\/\">shopping&nbsp;<\/a>experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/aa2ae5256922ea142b0fb4f63df0078d.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/aa2ae5256922ea142b0fb4f63df0078d.jpg\" alt=\"A store clerk checking out a customer\" class=\"wp-image-30572\" style=\"width:696px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/aa2ae5256922ea142b0fb4f63df0078d.jpg 563w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/aa2ae5256922ea142b0fb4f63df0078d-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Locked shelves mean unreachable items, which might take a toll on the clerk who repeatedly opens and locks the things whenever a customer shows interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Publics_Opinion_on_the_Security_Measures_by_Dollar_Tree\"><\/span><strong>The Public\u2019s Opinion on the Security Measures by Dollar Tree<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the idea of locking up valuable items sounds great to some, it doesn\u2019t come without disadvantages. This strict rule will cause a hindrance to the shopping experience of the customers present.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/644f02125bd02baddb0561eaad1dbd06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/644f02125bd02baddb0561eaad1dbd06.jpg\" alt=\"A Walmart store\" class=\"wp-image-30567\" style=\"width:696px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/644f02125bd02baddb0561eaad1dbd06.jpg 564w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/644f02125bd02baddb0561eaad1dbd06-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/644f02125bd02baddb0561eaad1dbd06-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, customers have taken to social media to advise these traditional retail brands on finding a better balance between safeguarding merchandise and maintaining a positive shopping experience for shoppers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dollar_Trees_Strategic_approach\"><\/span><strong>Dollar Tree\u2019s Strategic approach<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In their bid to reduce retail thrift, Dollar Tree has implemented several other strategies. One of these strategies includes offering low-cost merchandise in the physical store while providing more valuable items on their online platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8c6a04d3619d90d602f47d11dc8c6f6c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8c6a04d3619d90d602f47d11dc8c6f6c.jpg\" alt=\"A person shopping online\" class=\"wp-image-30570\" style=\"width:696px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8c6a04d3619d90d602f47d11dc8c6f6c.jpg 564w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8c6a04d3619d90d602f47d11dc8c6f6c-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, they can implement their anti-theft measures without jeopardizing customer satisfaction. This way also provides security for the store workers, ensuring their safety.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Considering_Consumer_Behavior\"><\/span><strong>Considering Consumer Behavior<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many other traditional stores are still looking to find the balance between a good shopping experience and security for high-value items. Therefore, experts have advised them to consider customer behaviors before taking any steps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2c220d075cec7a4888c39e32b7da2e07.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2c220d075cec7a4888c39e32b7da2e07.jpg\" alt=\"A shopping aisle\" class=\"wp-image-30565\" style=\"width:696px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2c220d075cec7a4888c39e32b7da2e07.jpg 563w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2c220d075cec7a4888c39e32b7da2e07-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2c220d075cec7a4888c39e32b7da2e07-356x220.jpg 356w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a customer waiting for a clerk to purchase a low-cost item might opt for nearby grocery chains. Evidently, this has to be taken into consideration to avoid losing customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/washington-cvs-store-closes-after-thieves-ransacked-it-for-months-leaving-shelves-empty\/\">Washington CVS Store Closes After Thieves Ransacked It for Months, Leaving Shelves Empty<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_Retail_Stores_Are_Going_Digital\"><\/span><strong>Traditional Retail Stores Are Going Digital&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost all traditional retail stores also want to maintain digital stores to balance out their online and offline visibility. These days, most of these retail brands have an online counterpart where people can shop from almost anywhere.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/85fcf282c83794d793aa67c1b95f60c3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/85fcf282c83794d793aa67c1b95f60c3.jpg\" alt=\"A woman shopping online\" class=\"wp-image-30571\" style=\"width:696px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/85fcf282c83794d793aa67c1b95f60c3.jpg 564w, https:\/\/gistfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/85fcf282c83794d793aa67c1b95f60c3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, the need for a stable online presence affects these stores negatively and causes them to manage their in-store experience properly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E-commerce_Challenges_with_Returns\"><\/span><strong>E-commerce Challenges with Returns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the fact that some products appear different from their online display pictures, returns are widespread in e-commerce. 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