Why do the stores keep the doors locked for dressing rooms if . . .?

Question

noone's going to be there when you get out?
What's the point?
To monitor people coming in and out?
But they're not checking the number of items that we originally came in with!
I know there's an answer but I can't figure it out. It bugs me. Sometimes I go to an "Old Navy" (No offense, I love Old Navy but we all know of it) or a similar place and have to hunt down a person to unlock the door.

This explanation comes from a question I previously posted, and deleted, because of an unexpecting response from a GUY. What do guys know about shopping, "alejandro". I wish I would have saved and posted it, maybe it would have proven me the fool instead of figuring him to be. But, I doubt it.

to the first poster: if nobody's there to witness what you came out with, why does it matter?

to the first poster: if nobody's there to witness what you came OUT with, why does it matter?

to the 3rd poster, I get what you're saying.
I know why they lock the doors. But if no one's there to witness what you bring out, then, what's the point? Why lock the doors at first entry when no one's there to see what you have brought out? Maybe I have to much dressing room experience. Especially today, too bad i can't order bass online.

Answer 1

I think it is more of a " I am watching you" type referance for those who may be tempted to steel. But a lot of places are not doing it correctlly so it is not helping anyway Good question by the way!

Answer 2

Allot of it is done to reduce shoplifting,
employees should count or ask how many items you are going in with
and they should also make sure you come out with the same amount by asking
How was everything ?
or by taking a quick look at the items you came out with.

A few stores like Ross for example will give you a card with a number of how many items you go in with
then you return the card when you come out and the items you don't want.

Like I said, its to try and prevent shoplifting.

Answer 3

I think the purpose is to cut down on the number of thefts from the store. This way they can better monitor who and what is going in to dressing room, and if people are walking out with the new clothes on.

Answer 4

Just speculation from stories I've heard, but...

to keep drunk people from going in the dressing rooms (yes, people go shopping drunk, you'd be surprised) and peeing or barfing in them...

or to keep couples from going in together and having The Sex.

*shrug!*

Answer 5

i dont know but i dont think they are supposed to because the manager walked by and the person unlocked the door and nobody needed in

Answer 6

that way people can't sneak in there and shove clothes in bags, if someone has to open the door then they know there is someone using the room, I hope that makes since.