Shoplifting is nothing new. It has been around since humans started offering goods for some kind of compensation. Although the “young kid pocketing a CD” is the stereotype of your typical shoplifter, this is far from the truth. Shoplifters come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they are even the people behind the counter.
Yes, it appears the latest trend in shoplifting is employees stealing from their own workplace. In fact, it is such a problem that many retailers are scaling back their efforts to catch consumer shoplifters and instead have turned the security cameras towards their own staff. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and Retail Council of Canada, employee theft grew to 33% of theft-related incidents from 19% in 2008 and consumer theft dropped to 43% of reported incidents from 65% in 2008. Apparently the must-have items are alcohol, fragrances, women’s apparel and cosmetics. Unfortunately, the reasons behind this increase are largely unfounded. Perhaps employees have a dwindling loyalty to their workplace? Or maybe times are tougher than in previous years? Whatever the reason, there has been a change in the stereotype of your “typical shoplifter”.
Bottom line is: shoplifting hurts all of us. The retailers take a hit and in turn raise their prices to compensate for the loss. At the end of the day, it is the hard-working Joe Average who pays the price for another person’s crime. It is almost maddening to think the prices and deals we eagerly seek each week could be even lower if people did not steal.
Do you report shoplifting? Do you have any shoplifting stories you would like to share? Let us know!
Buy any two 1.89L bottles of Mott’s Clamato, and get two free Caesar glasses by mail when you send in the order form and the original receipts. Purchases must be made from November 16th, 2012 and February 17, 2013. Allow 8-12 weeks for your glasses to be shipped. Click here for the mail in form.
Leon’s Canada is offering exclusive discounts during their Private Friends & Family Sale from November 19-20, 2012. Enter the promo code LEONSFF at the checkout to receive the discounts mentioned above. One code per household.
Revlon Canada is looking for a select group of make-up enthusiasts to test and review their latest products. Submit your name for a chance to gain exclusive access to Revlon samples and special offers. Visit the Revlon Canada Facebook page to fill out the sign up form.
For a limited time, purchase a $25 Bon Appetit gift card from Kelsey’s and get a an additional $5 gift card FREE. Bon Appetit gift Cards are redeemable at the following restaurants:
Today only at The Body Shop Canada, take 50% off all fragrance and home fragrance products. Offer is available both in store and online, November 19th only. Does not combine with other offers. Shipping is free on orders over $75, or $5 flat shipping with a purchase of $50. Click here to shop online.
For a limited time from Bath & Body Works Canada, all Signature Collection body care items are buy three, get two free. Pocketbac Hand Gels are five for $5, Minis to Go are three for $6, and Lip Care products are three for $10. Coming November 23rd, a 2012 VIP bag ($100 value) will be available for purchase for $25 with any purchase of $40 or more.
Saturday November 24th, save 20% on your entire purchase from Mark’s Canada, both in store and online with their Friends & Family Savings Event. Offer is valid from 5pm until close with certain locations being open until 11pm that evening. Get free shipping from Marks.com with any order between 5pm and 9pm. Click here to shop Mark’s online.
If you have to buy a gift for anyone who works in construction, this radio is amazing. I have seen one dropped out a second floor window and not even skip a beat (they did snap the antenna off).
Toronto Zoo has a community day promotion next weekend. All tickets are just $5 and all concessions and merchandise are 20% off. Valid November 24-25th only, no rainchecks or replacement tickets. Tickets can be bought in advance online starting tomorrow or at the gate. Expect it to be busy at this price, Toronto Zoo is not cheap regularly so this offer will be popular.
CAA South Central Ontario have Festive Packs you can buy which include offers from Petro-Canada ($5 Fuel Savings Reward Card), Cineplex, Pizza Pizza, Hertz, and CAA.
Choose the Cineplex Night Out for Two option for $24.50 or a 4 pack of Cineplex adult admit one tickets for $31.50.
These offers are only good in Ontario to current or new CAA members. The website is extremely slow so be patient while it loads. Thanks for the information Shwa Girl.
Get $20 off your purchase of $75 or more at Home Outfitters Canada now through November 22nd. Coupon is valid on regular priced, sale, and clearance merchandise. Click here to print your coupon or present it on your smartphone.
Get a free Anti-Bacterial Hand Soap (up to $5.50) with any purchase of $10 or more at Bath & Body Works Canada with this printable coupon. Offer may not be combined with any other coupon and is valid until November 25th, limit one per customer.
