Grocers Say Shoplifting a Manageable Problem

Bronx, NY -- Retail theft is in the news seemingly everywhere. A Target in East Harlem is closing, and the company blames theft. West Coast supermarkets have modified layouts and changed self-checkout procedures. A Washington, DC supermarket has removed certain items, saying they are targets for theft. Since the coronavirus pandemic, though, no New York City supermarkets have closed blaming retail theft. Instead, the stores—many of which are small businesses—have found other ways to stay in business.