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45-Point Retail Shrink Check

by Simon Stubbs, from the Community

This 45-point shrink check helps retail teams reduce loss by auditing key risk areas across the store. The checklist covers guarding, self-service operations, high-risk BWS zones, CCTV and mirrors, cash handling, product protection, zoning and communication, waste control, and weekly shrink meetings. Use it to verify training completion, signage and POS, restricted fill plans, and action plans from deep dives. Document issues, set next steps, and standardize best practices to improve compliance and shrink performance across locations.

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45-Point Retail Shrink Check

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