It was a brave and daring move. On Tuesday morning, at around 1 a. m. , a retail store in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood faced an unexpected challenge. At least eight men decided to take action, smashing the store’s front glass window to create an entry point. Once inside, they quickly targeted the cash register, grabbing the money and making their escape in a dark ...

Has your local store suddenly locked up everyday items like deodorant? That’s because California has rolled out new laws to tackle retail crime. Starting January 1, 2025, these rules give police more power and boost penalties for theft. Excuse me, did someone say "probable cause"? Yep, cops can now arrest you if they suspect a crime. What’s more, stealing stuff worth...

Brian Cornell, Target's CEO for a decade, has seen improvements in retail crime management. He admitted that securing essential items isn’t ideal but it keeps stores open. The future holds more of the same – body wash, deodorant, and undergarments will stay behind glass barriers, requiring hand swipes to access. Cornell didn’t specify when these security measures mig...