We needed something that allowed us to be everywhere at once, even when staff were thin on the ground. Veesion allows us to do exactly that. It was effective from the very first day we installed it and is only going to get better as time goes on!
It’s a great tool to significantly reduce losses and mainly to prevent people from shoplifting again. Now with Veesion we are able to reduce the loss to $5K.
Wesfarmers CEO Calls for Action on Retail Crime and Slams Proposed Business Tax
Wesfarmers chief executive Rob Scott has raised alarm over a surge in organised retail crime targeting its major brands — Bunnings, Kmart, Officeworks, and Priceline. Speaking on Thursday, Scott said crime syndicates were increasingly stealing high-value items like power tools and tech gadgets, with many ending up on black markets and online marketplaces. In response, Wesfarmers has implemented stronger security and anti-theft measures while lobbying the Victorian government for tougher retail crime laws...
Retail Theft Now a $9 Billion Crisis — And a National Productivity Issue
Retailers across Australia are facing an escalating wave of crime, costing the industry an estimated $9 billion annually in stolen goods, damages, and security expenses.
Since the pandemic, theft has surged — from organised crime groups and ram raids to violent incidents targeting staff. Major chains are investing in security, but small businesses are struggling to keep up.
“Retail crime is a growing national challenge, with rising incidents of theft, aggression, and organised crime affecting the safety and...
