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Many American retailers, previously alarmed by rising shoplifting rates, are now reporting improvements in their inventory losses, known as 'shrink.' Companies like Target have adjusted their accounting metrics and introduced measures to prevent theft, which have led to better results in managing lost merchandise. However, despite these improvements, some experts caution that theft and organized crime remain issues, as overall shoplifting rates in major cities continue to show some increases.
Source: YAHOO