By the Stats: Shoplifters, Dishonest Employees Continue to Erode Retail Profits

¥ Only 2.7 percent of retail losses in 2004 resulted in recovery.

¥ For every $1 recovered, $36.47 was lost to retail theft.

¥ Total dollar recoveries from apprehended shoplifters and dishonest employees in 2004 exceeded $112 million, an increase of 3.3 percent from 2003.

¥ One in about 28 employees was apprehended for theft from their employer (based on 1.7 million employees).