When people think about organized crime, names like Al Capone, Frank Costello and Joe Colombo come to mind. However, brazen mobs plundering stores is the organized crime that is plaguing retailers nationwide. Organized retail crime is not your average shoplifting transgression. While shoplifting usually refers to small-scale theft for personal gain, organized retail crime involves…

Target announced it would be shutting down select stores across the country, citing violence tied to ongoing organized retail theft. In Philadelphia, more than 50 people were arrested after looters ransacked multiple stores over two nights.The string of incidents resulted in the temporary closure of all state-run liquor stores in the area after several were…

Nine Targets across four states will close permanently on Oct. 21, 2023, according to a statement from the retailer. In the announcement, Target officials said that ensuring the safety of all customers and staff is the company’s priority. “In this case, we cannot continue operating these stores because theft and organized retail crime are threatening…

Both chambers of Congress are making moves as a possible government shutdown is just days away.  And we take a closer look at the potential impact offshore wind turbines are having on marine life. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. House, Senate vote on bills to avoid government…

The month of July saw higher-than-expected sales in the world of retail except for Target, which saw the opposite trend. Target’s second quarterly sales report shows that sales dropped for the first time in six years. This sales dip followed the release of merchandise celebrating Pride Month back in June. A tuck-friendly bathing suits for…

An investor is suing Target over its LGBTQ Pride merchandise controversy that led to a $15 billion drop in the company’s market value. The shareholder wants to recoup losses over the company’s so-called woke decision-making. It started in June during Pride month when the retailer displayed LGBTQ-friendly clothing for all ages, including “tuck-friendly” women’s swimsuits for…

When conservatives first shunned America’s best-selling beer Bud Light following the brand’s promotional beer can made for transgender TikTok influencer Dylan Mulvaney, experts quickly pointed out across the media that boycotts rarely work. But week after week, Bud Light’s beer sales plunged compared with the year before. Less than two weeks into the controversy, Anheuser-Busch…

Florida’s agricultural and construction industries are experiencing a labor shortage following the recent implementation of a strict immigration law in the state. SB 1718 took effect in Florida on July 1 and is reportedly leading migrant workers to leave. Signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis in May, the legislation imposes significant penalties on businesses…

Following weeks of nationwide boycotts over a controversial partnership, Bud Light is no longer America’s top-selling beer brand. For over two decades, Bud Light held the top spot, but it has now been surpassed by Modelo Especial, a Mexican beer brand that has experienced a surge in sales in recent weeks. Modelo recorded sales of…

Target announced it will remove some of its LGBTQ-themed merchandise from its stores after facing customer backlash and threats of boycott. The move comes just weeks after a viral campaign to boycott Bud Light due to its collaboration with a self-identified transgender influencer. Target offers more than 2,000 products, including clothing, books, music and home…