Why we don't actually know whether retail theft is a big problem

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A store employee wearing a red vest and a black long-sleeved shirt handles a jug of laundry detergent at a locked case with other jugs of Downy detergent on shelves. At the top of the photo, a keychain hangs from the lock used to secure the shelf when it's not open.
Many retailers have locked up goods in response to a supposed rise in retail theft.

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I shopped at Aldi and saw why the chain is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the US

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Aldi has several stores in the Washington, DC area, including this one in Hyattsville, Maryland.

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I shopped at Family Dollar and saw why the chain is struggling and shuttering stores

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Business Insider reporter Alex Bitter wears a dark blue polo shirt and sunglasses while standing outside a Family Dollar store in Maryland on a cloudy day. A black mini-van is visible to his left, as are thin grey bars in the window of the dollar store.
Business Insider visited a Family Dollar store in Mt. Rainer, Maryland.

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I've shopped at Costco for years. Here are my 6 tricks for getting the best deals.

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I've spent years figuring out how to get the most bang for my buck at Costco.

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I work at Anthropologie. Here are the 6 mistakes I always see customers make.

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Gray building exterior of Anthropologie store. A palm tree and clothing with plant decor inside the store is visible
While working at Anthropologie, I've seen different customers make the same mistakes.

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Costco says it's actually cutting prices on some products as inflation stabilizes

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Costco in Wisconsin
Costco is cutting prices on some items, the latest sign that inflation is cooling for consumers.

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Temu spent so much on Meta ads that staffers joked they should thank the company with a hefty gift card, report says

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Temu app in the App Store reflected in videos of Temu consumers
Temu sells a wide assortment of goods at low prices.

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I shopped at Crate & Barrel for the first time and saw how the brand's quiet luxury is boosting sales

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Dishes on display at Crate and Barrel.
Dishes on display at Crate & Barrel.

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Chaos is ensuing at Trader Joe's over mini tote bags

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Inside a Trader Joe's store in Miami Beach, Florida.
Inside a Trader Joe's store in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Some Walmart stores are limiting self-checkout lanes just for Spark drivers and Walmart+ customers

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