"We cannot continue operating these stores because theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety of our team and guests," Target officials wrote in a release.
NEW YORK (AP) — Target will close nine stores in four states, including one in East Harlem, New York and three in San Francisco, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers. The closings, which will be effective Oct.
Target said Tuesday it would close a handful of stores, citing theft and organized retail crime that put safety and business performance at risk. The move affects nine total stores.
Target announced that it is closing a number of its shops in blue cities, citing theft and violence concerns to its clientele and employees in those areas.
While the closures account for just a fraction of Target stores nationwide, the move underscores the challenges retailers face in reducing theft in stores.
Target said it's closing nine store in four states, including one in East Harlem, New York and three in San Francisco, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers.
Target is closing nine stores in major cities across the country due to “theft or organized retail crime” that threatens the safety of employees and guests.
"We cannot continue operating these stores because theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety of our team and guests." Target says it is closing nine stores across four states due to retail theft including three in the Bay Area.
Target is closing nine stores in major cities across four states, claiming theft and organized retail crime have made the environment unsafe for staff and customers – and unsustainable for business.
Target said it is closing nine stores in major markets across the country — including its Harlem location in New York City — because of rampant theft and violence.
NEW YORK (AP) — Target will close nine store in four states, including one in East Harlem, New York and three in San Francisco, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety
By Ramishah Maruf and Parija Kavilanz, CNN New York (CNN) — Target is closing nine stores across four states, claiming theft and organized retail crime are creating an unsustainable business environment.
NEW YORK (AP) — Target will close nine stores in four states, including one in East Harlem, New York and three in San Francisco, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers. The closings, which will be effective Oct.
The Minneapolis-based company will close locations in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, Seattle, Portland and the San Francisco Bay Area effective Oct. 21.
The retailer will close locations in New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Portland, saying its business had been hurt and the safety of employees and customers was at risk.
Target will close stores in New York, Seattle, Portland, and the Bay Area, effective October 21, due to "unsustainable" levels of organized retail crime.
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