Atlanta Walmart Adds Police Substation to Combat Rampant Theft Causing Store Closures Nationwide

An Atlanta Walmart will add a police substation to combat rampant retail theft after arsonists burned down the previous store.
Retailers like Walmart and Target lost nearly $100 billion in 2021 due to increased theft and violent crime.
Walmart CEO said theft is at an all-time high and could lead to more store closures if it continues.
Atlanta's mayor worked with Walmart to reopen the burned store to provide affordable groceries, despite increased crime concerns.
More major retailers have been shutting down stores across the U.S. as organized retail crime causes millions in losses.

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