Shrinkage in Retailing Refers to

Shrinkage in retailing refers to

A) the declining number of small privately owned retail stores due to economic hard times.
B) breakage,theft,and fraud by customers and employees.
C) the percentage of inventory that is damaged or unsalable because of product failure.
D) the loss of profits in clothing items that are returned because of inferior materials.
E) polycarbonate packaging that encases products with a tamper-resistant plastic seal.