Crime & Safety
'Violent' Incidents Are On The Rise At Target Stores, Costing Millions, CEO Says
Shoppers are sometimes "in harm's way," he added.
May 18, 2018
Target is witnessing a rise in "violent" incidents at its stores that is costing the retailer hundreds of millions each year, CEO Brian Cornell said on Wednesday.
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The retailer isn't alone in experiencing an increase in thefts and other problems, Cornell said on a conference call to discuss Target's most recent quarterly earnings. "[T]heft and organized retail crime are increasingly urgent issues, impacting the team and our guests and other retailers," he noted.
Shoppers are sometimes "in harm's way," he added.
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