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ORC Resource Hub | Combating Organized Retail Crime in Washington State
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ORC Laws, Regulations, and Potential Enhancements
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The Impact of Retail Theft on Small Businesses and States

Washington Ranks # 1 on retail theft. 

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Target closes two Seattle stores amid rising safety concerns

Target announced the closure of nine stores across major U.S. cites, including two in Seattle. 

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Shoplifting Has Become A $100 Billion Problem For Retailers

In 2022, retailers in Washington reported an increase in theft, resulting in a loss of $2.7 billion. 

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Retailers battle nearly $100 billion shrink

Organized retail crime is a burgeoning threat within the industry.

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