When you think of theft, you often think of high-ticket, luxury items pocketed by well-seasoned criminals, but that isn’t always the case. In fact, retail theft costs businesses billions each year, and some of the most commonly stolen items are simple, everyday groceries.
According to industry reports, data, and analytics, shoplifters tend to target items that are in demand, easy to conceal, have high resale value, and are difficult to trace once resold. Some people also just shoplift on impulse or out of desperation, which means that the most targeted items vary widely.
So, what are the most commonly stolen retail products? Click on to find out.