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Retailers express concern about uptick in store theft

Shoppers walk to the Macy's store. (Charles Krupa/AP)
Shoppers walk to the Macy's store. (Charles Krupa/AP)

Dick’s Sporting Goods and Macy’s posted weak quarterly earnings this week. A spike in theft was among the reasons given for their downturn. It’s not a new concern in the retail industry, but retailers are becoming concerned that it is a spiraling issue.

MSNBC anchor and economics correspondent Ali Velshi joins host Lisa Mullins for more.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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