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Retailers use Right Amount of Security: Poll

Wednesday, 9 August 2023 09:31

By Geoff Waterfield, Canadian Press

45% of Canadians feel retail stores use right amount

It appears the majority of us feel retail stores are doing the right amount of security to stop shoplifters.

A Leger poll found that to be the case among 45% of Canadians, while 27percent feel not enough is being done.  10% think there is too much security.

The survey found most people support retailers installing security cameras or electronic anti-theft alarms, hiring security guards or locking certain products in display cases.

But, people are split on supporting store employees checking receipts when customers leave, or eliminating self-checkout machines. 

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