Question

exam: retail industry fundamentals (july 2024 release)
question 45 of 50
what is an example of a preventable loss?
a. putting old items on sale.
b. employee theft.
c. locking the store doors.
d. contacting customers when they lose items in the store.

Explanation:

Preventable loss refers to financial or inventory losses that can be stopped with proper measures. Option A is a strategy to reduce unavoidable loss from outdated stock. Option C is a security measure to prevent loss, not a loss itself. Option D is a customer service action unrelated to loss. Employee theft (Option B) is a loss that can be prevented with security protocols, training, and monitoring.

Answer:

B. Employee theft.