The headlines about retail theft are accurate, and they are also incomplete. Yes, U.S. retail shrink reached $112.1 billion in annual losses, and yes, organized retail crime is more aggressive and better-coordinated than ever. But the most actionable number for store operators in 2026 comes from Appriss Retail’s latest benchmark: of roughly $90 billion inContinue reading “Reducing Shrinkage Through Better Store Audits: A 2026 Loss Prevention Guide”