New study finds retailers continue to contend with rising levels of theft & violence

The retail industry continues to grapple with increasing levels of theft and violence, according to a new study released today by the National Retail Federation and the Loss Prevention Research Council and sponsored by Sensormatic Solutions. The Impact of Theft & Violence 2025 found that retailers reported an 18% increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2024 versus 2023.