1. Associates & Employees

Target Says It’s Closing 9 Stores Because of Surging Retail Thefts

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Retail giant Target has announced the closure of nine stores across four states due to a surge in theft and organized retail crime, which has compromised the safety of employees and customers. The affected stores, four in San Francisco, three in Portland, and two in Seattle, will cease operations on Oct. 21. Target had previously…

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