JWO can work in cultures where most people are honest e.g. Japan. JWO stands no chance in cultures where grift is the norm e.g. NYC where people jump turnstile

JWO can work in cultures where most people are honest e.g. Japan. JWO stands no chance in cultures where grift is the norm e.g. NYC where people jump turnstiles let alone snatch groceries. Even self checkout struggles. In these cultures, checkout staff invite their friends to shop then "accidentally" forget to ring up an item or two. If you can keep shrinkage to a few percent you're doing great. Source: longtime in the industry and owned/operated 3 retail shops myself.