The Lets Get Rid Of Our Cops Movement
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newolddude
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Walmart CEO is saying saying, go easy on crime, and we might close stores in soft on crime neighborhoods. The "get rid of the cops movement" is alive and well within the ranks of local prosecutors in certain jurisdictions.
Rising thefts at Walmart could lead to price jumps, store closures, CEO says
Walmart stores are grappling with a jump in shoplifting that could lead to price spikes and closures, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said Tuesdaywww.cnbc.com
...When asked on Tuesday about how local jurisdictions handle shoplifting cases, McMillon said a lax approach from prosecutors could impact prices and lead to store closures down the line...
The problem is some of those stores are the busiest.
They’ve made the same threat on the local level with a store near me. The town responded by pulling police off neighborhood patrol and serving as full time security at the store. The problem is the WalMart got a massive tax break so it’s a net loss for the town.
Just another example of WalMart stealing from communities.
Wally
BrownCafe Innovator & King of Puns
Can't put stuff behind glass either. Cries of racism will follow.
Close stores or jack prices up if local government won't deal with crime.
newolddude
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The “hood” WalMart closest to me is always busy. The parking lot 2/3rds full, merchandise short stocked, every checkout line long and tough security at the exit.
Or I can drive 15 minutes the other way to the nice WalMart where the parking lot is 10% full, the store fully stocked and there’s never a line.
DriveInDriveOut
Inordinately Right
People steal from Walmart, lefties refuse to prosecute, and that means Walmart is stealing from communities.
leftist logic
newfie
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lot of jobs, sales tax , real estate taxes etc to one of those facilities. I cant believe the town would offer a tax break if they didnt think they would still make out. But I don't know enough about the net profit or loss to a city to say for sure.
Fred's Myth
Nonhyphenated American
WalMart needs to require online orders only in those locations. No in-store shopping. If not feasible, close the store. They are under no obligation to suffer losses. This is not a case of corporate greed.
Unless you are a liberal.
Unless you are a liberal.
Did Wal-Mart hold a gun to the town's head? They obviously wanted Wal-Mart there by offering incentives. I think Fred's Myth is on to something. Have people order online and have store employees bring it outside to them with armed security. If cities won't prevent crime then eventually they're going to lose the retailers they need to function.
newolddude
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They threatened by pulling the construction permits they'd gotten to remodel the store with the implication of closure.
So no, WalMart did not take an actual gun and point it at the mayor's head. But close to it.
Even though the rumor is that despite theft/shoplifting/shrinkage factored in there are claims it's one of the highest dollar per square foot stores in the state.
Operational needs
Virescit Vulnere Virtus
Walmart CEO is saying saying, go easy on crime, and we might close stores in soft on crime neighborhoods. The "get rid of the cops movement" is alive and well within the ranks of local prosecutors in certain jurisdictions.
Rising thefts at Walmart could lead to price jumps, store closures, CEO says
Walmart stores are grappling with a jump in shoplifting that could lead to price spikes and closures, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said Tuesday
...When asked on Tuesday about how local jurisdictions handle shoplifting cases, McMillon said a lax approach from prosecutors could impact prices and lead to store closures down the line...
Philadelphia gas station owner hires armed agents to patrol property | 6abc.com
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Seems to me that if this convenience store owner can hire armed security to protect his store and customers, Walmart is in a much better position to do so. Sad though, with all the money we taxpayers pay for police services, that business owners should have to resort to these measures as if we are a Third World country.
And how much of that profit is going out the door with theft? Should companies just learn to live with it?
It's standard practice to have armed guards at the doorways of stores and banks in much of Latin America. One of the reasons I think a lot of criminals are coming up here over the border is they view the U.S. as easy pickings.Philadelphia gas station owner hires armed agents to patrol property | 6abc.com
The%20owner%20of%20a%20North%20Philadelphia%20gas%20station%20says%20he%20took%20security%20measures%20into%20his%20own%20hands%20to%20keep%20his%20customers%20and%20employees%20safe.6abc.com
Seems to me that if this convenience store owner can hire armed security to protect his store and customers, Walmart is in a much better position to do so. Sad though, with all the money we taxpayers pay for police services, that business owners should have to resort to these measures as if we are a Third World country.
Wally
BrownCafe Innovator & King of Puns
Is is when arresting criminals is called racist. Better to let them steal than to be called racist.
The world turned upside down.
Wally
BrownCafe Innovator & King of Puns
I wonder what the crime rate is in the counties around Atlanta? They went all in for a guy that wants to let criminals loose.
I have a cousin in Buckhead. Trying to prevent break-ins is a constant exercise there.
Operational needs
Virescit Vulnere Virtus
Isn’t Buckhead the area that’s trying to split from Atlanta?
newfie
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the treat of racism is diverse in its application
That's the one. Atlanta isn't taking care of them but is happy to tax them.
