The Walmart CEO said the rate of theft has recently been 'higher than what it has historically been.'
– The CEO of Walmart said an increase in theft at the supermarket stores could lead to store locations closing and higher prices for items, according to a new report.the issue of theft in Walmart stores is higher than what it “has historically been.”
McMillion said the company has safety measures put in place at each location. He also said cooperating with local law enforcement is part of that equation. McMillion said local jurisdictions may be required to step up in handling cases of shoplifting to prevent Walmart store closings and higher prices in the future.According to a 2015Last month,that Target, another nationwide superstore, is also seeing an increase in shoplifting.
The CFO of Target, Michael Fiddelke, said theft has cost the company more than $400 million dollars in the current fiscal year, and that most shoplifting is organized retail theft.
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