In 1970’s Ireland, the most popular items to shoplift were tartan skirts and tins of salmon! A look at the rise in shoplifting from the perspective of the shop owner, and how it became part of ‘retail shrinkage’
Thefts from shops are not uniformly distributed within society; some shops are targeted more than others, while specific products seem to be stolen more frequently than others. In 1970’s Ireland, the most popular items to shoplift were tartan skirts and tins of salmon!
Results have shown that pilferage can be done by people from all backgrounds -there is no ‘type’. The types of shoplifters can vary from habitual offenders and professional shoplifters to senior citizens and middle-class people with good jobs.
A look at the rise in shoplifting from the perspective of the shop owner, and how it is becoming part of ‘retail shrinkage’
Presented by Emer O Kelly
Produced by Maxwell Sweney
First broadcast 16th November 1977
RTÉ Radio 1 Extra, Saturday 22 February, 5pm