Target pushes shoplifting crackdown by telling employees to stop thefts worth at least $50

Target plans to crack down on retail theft by lowering the threshold for how much shoplifters can swipe before employees are allowed to finally step in, according to a report.The Minnesota-based big box retail chain — which has blamed retail theft for hurting its bottom line — instructed store staff to halt bandits who try to flee with items totaling $50, down from the previous sum of $100, Bloomberg News reported Thursday.“Our priority remains ensuring the safety of the team and guests, while maintaining t ...