Target will close nine stores in major cities across the US due to violence, theft, and organized retail crime, citing the threat to the safety of its employees and customers as well as unsustainable business performance.
Target is shutting down its store in East Harlem due to theft and crime, despite efforts by New York officers to protect the store and reduce incidents.
Following Target's announcement that it will close two Seattle stores due to safety concerns, questions arise about whether crime was the primary factor behind the decision, as police data points show that the most police responses this year were not directly related to the Target stores in the affected areas.
Business leaders express alarm as Target announces the closure of nine stores due to large-scale theft, prompting concerns about the growing problem of organized retail crime.
