Retailers in California face an unprecedented threat to operations as thieves repeatedly wipe out store inventories, without any serious consequences. We discuss the scope of the problem, and what could be done at the state level to address it.
In recent years, there’s been a massive uptick in incidents of retail theft. Retailers are facing an unprecedented threat to their operations, unable to keep products on the shelves. Retail workers are increasingly put in physical danger, and their jobs are also at risk as more and more stores are forced to close.
In this episode we’re discussing policy changes that can help retailers navigate this nightmare scenario.
Our guests:
Thien Ho - Sacramento County District Attorney
Tan Thinh - Assistant Chief Deputy Attorney
Ryan Allain - Government Affairs Director of the California Retailers Association
Josh Hoover - Assemblyman of Sacramento County District 7