Rampant shoplifting in California’s capital is “beyond crisis level,” the sheriff tells Fox News Digital.
Dollar General is employing new measures to crack down on rampant retail theft that it says has been the most problematic problem for the business.
The company said it plans to remove items that are frequently stolen and eliminate self-checkout options from thousands of additional stores.
It’s part of the company’s ongoing effort to eliminate shrink, which “continues to be the most significant headwind,” CEO Todd Vasos told analysts during an earnings call.
Shrink is an industry term referring to lost or stolen merchandise.
DOLLAR GENERAL DROPS SELF-CHECKOUT AT HUNDREDS OF STORES TO REDUCE THEFT
“We are deploying an end-to-end approach to shrink reduction across the organization, including efforts in our supply chain, merchandising, and within our stores,” Vasos said.
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