Retail Group Retracts Startling Claim About ‘Organized’ Shoplifting
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Retail Group Retracts Startling Claim About ‘Organized’ Shoplifting

The National Retail Federation had said that nearly half of the industry’s $94.5 billion in missing merchandise in 2021 was the result of organized theft. It was likely closer to 5 percent.
Walgreens Executive Says Shoplifting Threat Was Overstated
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Walgreens Executive Says Shoplifting Threat Was Overstated

In a call with investors on Thursday, the chief financial officer of Walgreens, James Kehoe, said “maybe we cried too much last year” over theft.
Republicans Continue to Spread Baseless Claims About Pelosi Attack
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Republicans Continue to Spread Baseless Claims About Pelosi Attack

Some of the conspiracy theories have already seeped into the Republican mainstream.