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Growing retail theft scam hits Walmart, Target and CVS
Original: Growing retail theft scam hits Walmart, Target, and CVS
A retail theft scam that has been growing in recent months is now affecting major US chains including Walmart, Target and CVS, according to a report from TheStreet. The scheme is described as an organized method of stealing merchandise that evades standard loss-prevention measures, adding to concerns retailers already have over rising shrinkage and its impact on prices and store operations.
Why now: Concerns about organized retail crime and shrinkage at major US retailers continue to draw attention.
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- Growing retail theft scam hits Walmart, Target, and CVS · thestreet.com
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