IL 29 — Ladri di lamette di Francesco Franchi e Elena Montobbio Illustrazioni di Francesco Muzzi -- Nel 2010 dagli scaffali dei negozi sono spariti più di cento miliardi di dollari di merce. E noi ne paghiamo le conseguenze. Con una tassa invisibile di 163 euro -- How much are the world’s retailers losing to retail crime? Who is responsible for theft in stores? What kind of products are most at risk? What strategies are the world’s retailers adopting to fight shrink? -- Highlights: The cost of shrink globally was $107.3 billion in 2010 Money spent globally on loss prevention/security was $26.8 billion Shrink represents 1.36 percent of retail sales Apparel high-risk product lines: accessories and children's wear Grocery high-risk product lines: fresh meat and luxury cooked meat Health and Beauty high-risk product lines: shaving products and perfumes Countries with highest shrink rates: India, Morocco, Brazil Countries with lowest shrink rates: Austria, Hong Kong, Taiwan Global cost of shrink: $213,50 per family Theft’s costs to European shopping families equal to an average of 140,65€