Target says it will close nine stores in major cities across four states because of theft and organized crime
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Target to close 3 Bay Area stores because of retail theft; 6 other stores closing in New York, Portland, Seattle - CBS San Francisco
Retail Chains May Be Using Theft to Mask Other Issues, Report Says, Chicago News
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Top DHS official warns of 'absolute threat' to public safety, economy from organized retail crime - ABC News
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Target to close 9 stores including 2 in Seattle, citing theft that threatens workers, shoppers
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Target says it will close nine stores, citing violence and theft
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Target claims 'organized retail crime' contributed to $400M loss - Bring Me The News
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What's behind the reports of 'unprecedented' retail theft - FreightWaves
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4 States Where Target Is Closing Stores in October 2023
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Retailers Lost More than $112 Billion In 2022 to Crime
Target to close 9 stores across 4 states, citing theft - MarketWatch
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Target closing Bay Area stores due to theft