Organized retail crime continues to threaten retailers, employees, and communities across the country. Findings from retail asset protection leaders highlight the growing scale of these incidents and the need for coordinated action to address the problem.
Organized retail crime (ORC) continues to pose a serious and growing threat to retailers, employees, and communities across the United States. Retailers are facing increasingly sophisticated criminal networks that steal large quantities of merchandise and resell it through online marketplaces and other channels.
A survey of asset protection leaders at major retailers found that a majority have seen a significant increase in organized retail crime incidents. These crimes not only create financial losses for retailers but also place employees and customers at risk.
The findings highlight the need for stronger coordination between retailers, law enforcement, and policymakers to combat organized retail crime and protect communities.
Retailers are working with policymakers and law enforcement to address the growing threat of organized retail crime. RILA supports solutions that improve coordination between law enforcement agencies, strengthen penalties for organized retail theft, and address the role of online marketplaces in facilitating the resale of stolen goods.
Through policy leadership, partnerships, and public-private collaboration, RILA is working to address organized retail crime and strengthen the safety and vitality of retail communities.
The RILA Communities Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to strengthening retail communities through public-private collaboration, education, and initiatives that address retail crime, support public safety, and promote vibrant local economies.
Retailers support policies that combat organized retail crime, increase transparency in online marketplaces, and stop the sale of stolen and counterfeit goods.
RILA and NDAA partner to combat retail crime by connecting retailers and prosecutors, strengthening collaboration, and advancing solutions that support safer communities.
