Supermarkets Adopt Preventive Measures

According to the research "Victimization of the Supermarket Segment" published by Fecomercio MG, in partnership with the Union of the retail trade of Foodstuffs in the capital (Sincovaga BH), the increased feeling of insecurity made 42.4% of supermarket of Belo Horizonte decided to take preventive attitudes over the past 12 months. The main action was the change in the opening hours of the store (43.9%), while 29.5% passed to keep valuables in other locations, and 24.5% reinforced protection. In addition, measures have also been driven by the fact that more than 58% of entrepreneurs have suffered some type of violence in the city.
Perception of job insecurity Increased Yet according to the survey, in 2015, only 19.8% considered him a risk to keep the store open late. In 2016, the number jumped to 87.5%. The maintenance of the store already in operation on weekends is dangerous to almost 80%, against only 13.5% last year. Among the problems faced in the establishments, are thefts to the store (37.4%), armed robbery at business people (26.8%) and assault the business people without use of a firearm (11.4%). "The situation of robberies became routine and, unfortunately, entrepreneurs are accustomed to proceed in the face of such aggression. The internal thefts have increased due to the economic situation of the country, but we hope that this Board reverse soon, "analyzes the President of Sincovaga BH, Gilson of God Lee.