Orlando, FL -  May 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - A survey conducted of America's largest retailers reports an increase in retail crime associated with an economy in distress, said the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA).

As a follow up to the December 2008 Crime Trends Survey, RILA asked retail loss prevention professionals to report measured or perceived changes in crimes against retailers over the last four months. Respondents included 32 of the largest and most successful retailers in the U.S., from all segments including grocery, mass merchant, specialty store, apparel, electronics and appliances and fabric and craft retail.
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