Know your people™

Retail

Our retail background check solutions help you handle above average turnover and seasonal hiring patterns while managing risks associated with loss prevention.

Screen Faster

Verify your workers’ retail background check history quickly and at an overall lower cost with First Advantage automation technologies.

Power Insight For Action

Gain insights needed in a high-turnover industry from applicant tracking system integration to at-your-fingertips reports. Our deep retail expertise gives you the needed guidance to make smarter decisions.

Onboard More Easily

Configure your retail background programme to successfully compete for and hire retail workers fast. You determine the factors to qualify and effectively onboard candidates.

The Cost of Negligent Hiring


Financial Burden

$3,328 the cost to find, hire and train a replacement for a $10/hour retail employee.

– A CAP study


High Turnover Rate

67% median turnover rate for part-time retail employees.

– Hay Group reported


Industry Insight

1 in 4 jobs are in retail.

– National Retail Federation

The Right Screening

View common screening packages and customise for these types of positions.

  • Criminal
  • Employment
  • Right to Work
  • Criminal
  • Directorship Check
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Right to Work
  • Global Media
  • Reference Checks
  • CV Check

“They appear to be knowledgeable and helpful. The Screens are easy to follow. Nice little hints that help you complete the process correctly.”

Manager of HR
Medium Enterprise Retail Company

“Have worked with them for quite some time. Started with predecessor companies and each transition was seamless which indicates solid business practices and customer focus. Also, very competitive and provides services that benefits our businesses.”

Manager of Benefits
Medium Enterprise Retail Company

“First Advantage has great customer service.”

Compliance Officer
Medium Enterprise Retail Company

Global Leader

Why First Advantage?

Reduce hiring friction, improve efficiency, and make confident workforce decisions with screening and verification solutions backed by local expertise, global reach, and advanced technology*.

Get Started Today

Whether you want to rethink your employment background check program or need enhanced background checks and identity solutions for more informed hiring, we can help.

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*First Advantage as of 12/31/2025

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