We’re seeing ‘violent’ incidents in our stores, and it’s costing us millions
Target (TGT) has become a target for major thefts, and it’s taking a huge chunk out of profits.
The retailer estimated in its earnings release Wednesday that inventory shrinkage — mostly the theft of merchandise — would clip profits by a whopping $500 million this year. Factoring in an about $700 million profit hit from inventory shrinkage in 2022, the Target is on pace to see $1.2 billion in profits go up in smoke, due primarily to organized retail crime.
Target Chairman and CEO Brian Cornell says the problem is getting worse, is nationwide, and across various merchandise departments.
“The…