Target’s ‘shrink’ back to pre-pandemic levels, but it’s not all about theft

Retailers across the country, including Target, say one metric is finally improving: Shrink is returning to pre-pandemic levels. That’s good news for the Minneapolis-based retailer’s bottom line. At ...

‘Shrink’ is down at Target to pre-pandemic levels and could signal an end shoplifting spree that plagued retailers

Target has seen its “shrink” - an industry term for lost inventory from behaviors such as shoplifting - return to pre-pandemic levels after a rash of thefts had plagued stores in recent years, ...
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CEOs say shrink is easing, but experts warn retail theft isn't: 'Two different conversations'

Despite enhanced safety measures, retail theft remains a significant challenge for business, potentially costing the industry more than $140 billion in 2025, according to recent estimates. By 2026, ...
Yahoo Finance

Why retail’s $100 billion ‘shrink’ crisis may not be all about shoplifting

If you were paying attention to retailers' earnings reports in 2023, you undoubtedly heard the term “shrink” cited as a key factor contributing to margin erosion and poor earnings performance. Shrink ...