Portland and Texas politicians argue over why Walmart is closing stores

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Texas and Portland, Oregon, politicians take to Twitter to argue over why Walmart is closing stores

Theft at retailers has received more attention as trade groups have reported an increase in crime in the last few years. They say that the problem isn't individual shoplifters butWalgreens, for instance, has had to deal with groups of peopleHe added that the company"cried too much" about organized retail crime initially.

that Walmart would close stores and raise prices unless theft at its stores slowed down. told Insider:But shoppers at the store said that shoplifting had become a problem at the location in recent years. The spokesperson did not comment specifically on whether crime at the store factored into the closure decision.Subscribe to push notifications

 

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