Because the moment you see yourself is probably [when] you’re going to change your behavior.” In an effort to prevent theft and make businesses safer, merchants are also experimenting with body cameras in response to consumer complaints about products being locked up in cases, according to Johnston.
Former Sears Canada CEO and Columbia Business School head of retail studies Mark Cohen said, “Walmart has a lot of exposure.”
It’s likely that Walmart’s sales staff is quite upset with the things they encounter and believes the company isn’t doing enough to safeguard both themselves and the business.
And this is a test to determine whether it has any positive benefits on preventing criminals as well as reducing their colleagues’ stress and annoyance.
It’s unclear, however, whether wearing body cameras will make coworkers feel more comfortable. One longstanding shop worker.
Who has now left the sector after working at Hot Topic for around 10 years, told CNBC that they are unsure whether body cams would have prevented the frequent threats of violence.
