In last month’s case review, we logged 27 laundry detergent lifts in a single weekend — still the most-targeted SKU in my district because it resells fast like a de facto currency. For anyone tracking similar patterns, has relocating it to staffed sightlines reduced your grabs more than adding wraps or keepers?
We moved the top two SKUs to a 4’ endcap within staffed self-checkout sightlines; grabs fell about 35% in a month, while wraps just slowed legit shoppers and , spiked abandons. Keep one decoy facing on the aisle to avoid the ‘empty shelf’ steal signal and watch attachment. Did shifting help your ‘27 lifts in a single weekend’ spike more than keepers?
I’ve found that using prominent signage near the laundry detergent can really help deter theft, especially when it’s clear that staff is watching. Last month, we tried a similar approach, and it seemed to raise awareness among customers. Have you noticed any shifts in shopper behavior with your current setup?
It makes sense to keep the detergent close to staff since it’s practically a hot commodity — like candy in a kid’s store! I’ve noticed that a well-placed camera can also help deter grabs. Have you tried that at all, @osnow34?