The most impactful strikes in history — for better or worse

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Workers from Amazon, Walmart, FedEx, Target, Instacart, and Amazon's Whole Foods Market went on strike amid the coronavirus pandemic on May 1, 2020.

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Target to close 9 stores across 4 states, citing retail crime. See the full list.

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Target is closing nine stores in four states. It says theft and organized retail crime are threatening safety.

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The main reasons retailers are posting weaker profits this year have nothing to do with theft

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The National Retail Federation estimates shrink topped $94 billion in 2021, which would put this year's figure well north of $100 billion if the rate remains the same or increases.

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We met dumpster diving 14 year ago and now make up to $3,000 a month selling our trash treasures

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David, 35, and Erin, 38, Sheffield met dumpster diving 14 years ago.

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How Best Buy is winning the war against retail theft

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A Best Buy manager checks a customer's receipt. Best Buy CEO Corie Barry said theft rates have remained relatively stable over the last few years.

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Merch, vinyl, hotels and credit cards: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour helped a bunch of companies – but hurt others

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Taylor Swift on stage on the Eras Tour.

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Businesses are pressuring Target to force its employees to return to the office — and it's more evidence that companies can't win in the remote work wars

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Small businesses in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, say that the retailer's policy on remote work is hurting them.

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Walmart vs Target: When it comes to groceries it's not really a competition

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Walmart sells more groceries than any other retailer in America.

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Target CEO says thefts 'involving violence or threats of violence' have more than doubled this year so far

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"During the first five months of this year, our stores saw a 120% increase in theft incidents involving violence or threats of violence," Target CEO Brian Cornell said Wednesday.

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Target acknowledges the Pride backlash hurt sales in June and says it will rethink its approach to 'heritage moments' going forward

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This was the first year that Target pulled Pride merchandise from its shelves in response to cultural backlash.

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