Have you ever heard the expression the house always wins?

Well, big box stores are the house in this scenario, specifically Target. While Shoplifting has become easier with the introduction of self checkout, Target and other retailers are more protected than you may think.

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They do their part to deter shoplifters with cameras and signs in the fitting rooms, but as we all know that does not stop everyone from stealing.

Since retailers know that they can't stop people from shoplifting they factor in the cost of items stolen into the prices of the items in the store. In short shoplifting increases the cost of goods in stores.

These are the items people are stealing the most at Target in Louisiana.

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