Another challenge for traders as shoplifting rates rise sharply in Victoria
Source: ABC News
With retail thefts almost doubling since 2022, traders dealing with the cost-of-living crunch are devastated when stolen stock disappears out their doors.
Al Taylor has managed to keep his small business afloat through the ups and downs of the COVID pandemic and cost-of-living crisis but now there is a new threat to his shop — theft.
Mr Taylor has operated a combined indoor skate centre and retail stor… [2579 chars]