Dollar General fights back against thieves with plan to remove theft-prone merchandise, self-checkout lanes

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 sto ...