09-27-2023, 04:19 PM
This one will be difficult for the apologists to spin.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/27/business/target-store-closures-retail-crime/index.html
Target’s decision to close nine of its stores in major cities, citing persistent large-scale theft at those locations is the latest signal that retailers may be struggling in their battle to contain a growing and dangerous problem.
Industry experts say even a small increase in crime can have massive, cascading effects that cause retailers to close stores.
“It’s proof that store crimes are reaching a new level,” said Burt Flickinger, retail expert and managing director of retail consultancy Strategic Resource Group.
Maybe these closing aren't due to crime either, despite them specifically citing crime as the reason? Spin away "progressives"!
https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/27/business/target-store-closures-retail-crime/index.html
Target’s decision to close nine of its stores in major cities, citing persistent large-scale theft at those locations is the latest signal that retailers may be struggling in their battle to contain a growing and dangerous problem.
Industry experts say even a small increase in crime can have massive, cascading effects that cause retailers to close stores.
“It’s proof that store crimes are reaching a new level,” said Burt Flickinger, retail expert and managing director of retail consultancy Strategic Resource Group.
Maybe these closing aren't due to crime either, despite them specifically citing crime as the reason? Spin away "progressives"!
