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Old 02-22-2024, 01:44 PM
 
Location: Arizona
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I went to a Super Target today in Phoenix and noticed all the merchandise was locked up from OTC meds to men's care products, soaps, deodorants etc.

This particular store has a lot of theft and one of the LPs told me at its peak Target was losing 10k a day

Very sad it has come to this.
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Old 02-22-2024, 01:52 PM
 
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I went to a Super Target today in Phoenix and noticed all the merchandise was locked up from OTC meds to men's care products, soaps, deodorants etc.

This particular store has a lot of theft and one of the LPs told me at its peak Target was losing 10k a day

Very sad it has come to this.
"They're just stealing bread to feed their families."
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Old 02-22-2024, 02:57 PM
 
Location: Inside the 101
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I went to a Super Target today in Phoenix and noticed all the merchandise was locked up from OTC meds to men's care products, soaps, deodorants etc.

This particular store has a lot of theft and one of the LPs told me at its peak Target was losing 10k a day

Very sad it has come to this.
I doubt it was all the merchandise. There's no practical way to lock up lawn chairs, lamps, bathrobes, strawberries, Cheerios, and many other items the store sells. Yes, shoplifting is a problem, as is retailers' exaggeration of the problem, but hyperbole doesn't help the cause.
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Old 02-22-2024, 04:15 PM
 
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My closest CVS had guards a few years back. Now no longer so it must be better. It's all anecdotal and changes all the time.
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Old 02-22-2024, 05:15 PM
 
Location: Arizona
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I doubt it was all the merchandise. There's no practical way to lock up lawn chairs, lamps, bathrobes, strawberries, Cheerios, and many other items the store sells. Yes, shoplifting is a problem, as is retailers' exaggeration of the problem, but hyperbole doesn't help the cause.
I never said it was all merchandise just certain kinds of merchandise from OTC drugs, to men's care, women's care, stuff that can go in a glass case.
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Old 02-22-2024, 05:17 PM
 
Location: Arizona
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My closest CVS had guards a few years back. Now no longer so it must be better. It's all anecdotal and changes all the time.
This is a ruff Target they have guards as well as now locking up the goods but we will see.
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Old 02-22-2024, 06:26 PM
 
Location: Inside the 101
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I never said it was all merchandise just certain kinds of merchandise from OTC drugs, to men's care, women's care, stuff that can go in a glass case.
You used the word all in your original post. Thanks for clarifying that's not what you really meant.
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Old 02-22-2024, 07:54 PM
 
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You used the word all in your original post. Thanks for clarifying that's not what you really meant.
Ok sorry about that I just saw that I meant it more in jest.
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Old 02-23-2024, 06:45 AM
 
Location: Phoenix
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Wally World nearby has been doing it for a few years..
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Old 02-23-2024, 10:49 AM
 
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"They're just stealing bread to feed their families."
Once upon a time, thieves were looked down on by everyone. And when they stole, there were consequences. Now, employees are told not to approach a thief. Of course, losers are going to steal more because they learned the game. As you mentioned, "They're just stealing bread to feed their families.". It's now "understood" that it is not their fault: it's society's fault.

And we are where we are! I would LOVE the pendulum to swing the other way. Not quite public floggings. But close. And, I'll volunteer to administer the decided punishment.
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