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Mar 12 2024
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Bill would create harsher penalties for organized retail crime in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas legislature held a hearing Tuesday morning on Senate Bill 415, a proposed law that would recognize organized retail theft as an official crime and increase the penalties. “It’s a big problem and oddly, Kansas remains one of the top 10 states in terms of dollar value stolen,” Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach said. If passed, Senate Bill 415 would create
KWCHMar 21 2024
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Bowser rolls out $500K retail grant program to rescue ailing DC businesses
As some businesses across the D.C. region are struggling to keep their doors open, citing various reasons including crime and inflation, the District wants to support local retailers with almost half a million dollars. In Chinatown, Flight Wine Bar and Bar Deco have closed their doors. Several others on H Street, including Brine Oyster & Seafood House, have stopped serving customers. But
Fox 5 DCMar 21 2024
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Retail theft surge fuels $4.4 billion shadow economy in New York state
Amid the bustling streets of New York, a surge in shoplifting has cast a shadow over the retail industry, culminating in a staggering annual loss of $4.4 billion for local businesses. The growing crisis transcends the act of petty theft, spiraling into a vast shadow re-sale economy that stretches from digital marketplaces to the corners of neighborhood bodegas. The statistics are alarming:
Washington TimesMar 24 2024
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Marijuana businesses in Malheur County hit with sales slump as retail prices sag – Malheur Enterprise
Malheur County continues to top the state’s list in retail marijuana sales as Oregon’s cannabis industry struggles with declining sales and stagnant prices. In its February report, the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis wrote that a saturated market, declining sales, and stable consumer demand have made it difficult for businesses to be profitable. For three consecutive years, from 2020 to
Malheur EnterpriseMar 18 2024
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Mission BBQ targets second Colorado Springs location at east side retail center
Mission BBQ, the Maryland-based, military-themed eatery that expanded to Colorado Springs last year, plans to add a second location on the city's east side. The fast-casual chain will construct a single-story, 4,620-square-foot stand-alone building in the parking lot of the Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse at the First & Main Town Center, northeast of Powers Boulevard and Constitution
Colorado Springs GazetteFeb 22 2024
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NH House advances plan to legalize retail marijuana sales
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) - Lawmakers in New Hampshire are once again moving forward with a plan to legalize the retail sales of marijuana. In a 239-141 vote, state representatives approved an amended bill that would allow for 15 independently run cannabis stores. The New Hampshire Liquor Commission would have oversight over the stores, and 65% of the revenue generated from sales would be used to
WCAX 3Mar 25 2024
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Retail theft suspects wheel away carts of Spam, other grocery items before Roseville chase
Roseville police officers detained a suspect Thursday accused of stealing more than two carts full of Spam and other food products from a grocery store, police said. Officers were called to the 9000 block of Woodcreek Boulevard for reports of a theft. Two suspects are accused of stealing enough Spam, coffee, Dove soap bars and alcohol that filled multiple carts, according to pictures provided
The Sacramento BeeFeb 19 2024
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Two men arrested in connection to $48,000 retail theft
MOUNT PLEASANT — Two men have been arrested in connection to a $48,000 retail theft, according to the Mount Pleasant Police Department. Jorge Aguilar, 36, and Dainerys Socarras-Llopis, 35, both of Cuba, were charged with multiple counts of felony retail theft and receiving stolen property. Aguilar also has a warrant for his removal from the United States through Immigration and Customs
The Journal TimesMar 13 2024
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Owasso Police seek public help to identify two individuals linked to retail theft
The Owasso Police Department (OPD) is seeking public assistance in identifying two individuals.
OPD reported that the pictured individuals are related to an alleged theft from a retailer.
If you can identify them or have any information about the incident, you are asked to call the OPD tipline at (918) 272-2677.
Informants can remain anonymous and are asked to reference
KTUL 8Mar 13 2024
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J Dilla's daughters step to forefront as hip-hop icon is honored in Pistons retail line
J Dilla’s daughters were little children when the acclaimed Detroit hip-hop producer died in 2006, too young to know him as really anything but dad. Now Ty’Monae Whitlow, 24, and Ja’Mya Yancey, 22, are taking the reins of their late father’s estate while helping oversee his lofty musical legacy — and their first major project is premiering Wednesday. Detroit Pistons x J Dilla, a collaboration
Detroit Free Press