Target Tightens Shoplifting Rules, Reduces Threshold To $50: Report
Target Tightens Shoplifting Rules, Reduces Threshold To $50: Report
Target Corp. (NYSE:TGT) is reportedly intensifying its efforts to combat shoplifting by lowering the threshold for staff to intervene in thefts.
Target公司(NYSE:TGT)據稱正在加強打擊入店行竊的力度，降低員工干預盜竊的門檻。
Employees can now act on theft incidents valued at $50 or more, a reduction from the previous $100 limit. This new guideline will be implemented this summer, according to a report from Bloomberg.
員工現在可以對價值50美元或以上的盜竊事件採取行動，這是從之前的100美元限制中降低的。根據彭博社的一份報告，這個新的指導方針將在今年夏天實施。
The adjustment is one of several measures Target is taking to address theft, which has significantly impacted its profit margins in recent quarters.
這項調整是Target爲解決影響其利潤率的盜竊問題所採取的幾項措施之一。
The report added that the company, which operates nearly 2,000 stores across the U.S., expects to stabilize these losses this year.
報告補充說，這家在美國運營近2000家店鋪的公司預計將在今年穩定這些損失。
The report cited a Target spokesperson, who stated that the company is making substantial progress in tackling theft through various in-store actions and collaboration with policymakers and communities.
報告援引Target的一位發言人表示，該公司通過各種店內行動和與政策制定人員和社區合作，正在取得實質性進展，以解決竊賊問題。
"Our priority remains ensuring the safety of the team and guests, while maintaining the positive experience Target shoppers expect," the spokesperson said.
發言人表示:"我們的首要任務仍然是確保團隊和客人的安全，同時保持客戶期望的正面體驗。"
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Retailers have different policies for handling shoplifters, with thresholds ranging from $25 to $100.
零售商對待店內竊賊的政策不同，門檻從25美元到100美元不等。
Brand Elverston, an industry consultant and former director of asset protection at Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT), noted that staff typically avoid physical confrontation and that response depends on law enforcement capacity, per the report.
品牌Elverston是一名行業顧問，曾是沃爾瑪公司(NYSE:WMT)資產保護主管，他指出員工通常避免肢體衝突，並且對法律執法能力要求高，根據該報告。
Some states have high limits for prosecuting shoplifting, with California decriminalizing theft under $950, which critics argue encourages organized retail crime.
一些州對於商店扒竊的起訴門檻較高，比如加州將不足950美元的偷竊定爲非犯罪行爲，批評家指出這鼓勵了有組織的零售犯罪。
In response to rising theft, U.S. retailers have increased security measures, including hiring guards, installing more cameras, and altering self-checkout systems.
爲應對不斷上升的竊賊活動，美國零售商增加了安保措施，包括僱傭保安、安裝更多攝像頭和改變自助結賬系統。
Items prone to theft, such as those easily sold online, have impacted sales and profits. Last year, Target closed nine stores in four states to mitigate losses and has since been locking up frequently stolen products and upgrading self-checkout technology.
易於出售的盜竊商品對銷售和利潤產生了影響。去年，Target關閉了四個州的九家商店以減少損失，並自此以後開始鎖定經常被盜竊的產品並升級自助結賬技術。
Target stock has gained more than 10% in the past 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:XLP).
在過去的12個月中，Target股票上漲了10%以上。投資者可以通過日常消費品精選行業指數etf-spdr(NYSE:XLP)獲得該股票的資本與收益。
Price Action: TGT shares closed lower by 0.31% at $146.72 on Thursday.
價格行爲：TGT股票週四收盤時下跌了0.31%，報146.72美元。
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