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The Ohio-based company blamed “a steady rise in theft” among their reasons for closing six Fred Meyer and QFC stores through October, but Mayor Franklin says the CEO cited “financial reasons” when they spoke on Monday

Financial reasons, but not shoplifting? I'll bet he's trying to avoid sounding racist.

Shoplifting has a huge financial impact. Not only do products walk right out the door, but honest customers are afraid to shop in stores plagued by shoplifting, as things can turn violent quickly.

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Unfortunately.