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)据称正在加强打击入店行窃的力度，降低员工干预盗窃的门槛。
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.
员工现在可以对价值50美元或以上的盗窃事件采取行动，这是从之前的100美元限制中降低的。根据彭博社的一份报告，这个新的指导方针将在今年夏天实施。
The adjustment is one of several measures Target is taking to address theft, which has significantly impacted its profit margins in recent quarters.
这项调整是Target为解决影响其利润率的盗窃问题所采取的几项措施之一。
The report added that the company, which operates nearly 2,000 stores across the U.S., expects to stabilize these losses this year.
报告补充说，这家在美国运营近2000家店铺的公司预计将在今年稳定这些损失。
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.
报告援引Target的一位发言人表示，该公司通过各种店内行动和与政策制定人员和社区合作，正在取得实质性进展，以解决窃贼问题。
"Our priority remains ensuring the safety of the team and guests, while maintaining the positive experience Target shoppers expect," the spokesperson said.
发言人表示:"我们的首要任务仍然是确保团队和客人的安全，同时保持客户期望的正面体验。"
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Retailers have different policies for handling shoplifters, with thresholds ranging from $25 to $100.
零售商对待店内窃贼的政策不同，门槛从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是一名行业顾问，曾是沃尔玛公司(NYSE:WMT)资产保护主管，他指出员工通常避免肢体冲突，并且对法律执法能力要求高，根据该报告。
Some states have high limits for prosecuting shoplifting, with California decriminalizing theft under $950, which critics argue encourages organized retail crime.
一些州对于商店扒窃的起诉门槛较高，比如加州将不足950美元的偷窃定为非犯罪行为，批评家指出这鼓励了有组织的零售犯罪。
In response to rising theft, U.S. retailers have increased security measures, including hiring guards, installing more cameras, and altering self-checkout systems.
为应对不断上升的窃贼活动，美国零售商增加了安保措施，包括雇佣保安、安装更多摄像头和改变自助结账系统。
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.
易于出售的盗窃商品对销售和利润产生了影响。去年，Target关闭了四个州的九家商店以减少损失，并自此以后开始锁定经常被盗窃的产品并升级自助结账技术。
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).
在过去的12个月中，Target股票上涨了10%以上。投资者可以通过日常消费品精选行业指数etf-spdr(NYSE:XLP)获得该股票的资本与收益。
Price Action: TGT shares closed lower by 0.31% at $146.72 on Thursday.
价格行为：TGT股票周四收盘时下跌了0.31%，报146.72美元。
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