Anti-theft measures in place at a CVS Pharmacy in Queens, New York.

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Organized retail crime increased by 26.5% in 2021, according to the National Retail Federation. Retailers like Target, Walmart, and Walgreens said organized retail crime highly threatens business. These crimes have become increasingly violent, the National Retail Federation found.

Target is expecting to lose $600 million in profits because of it. Walgreens reported a...

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