#1,835 - San Francisco hardware store owned by same family since 1955 loses staggering $700,000 in a single year to 'organized shoplifting'
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English - August 05, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsInvesting Business Entrepreneurship san francisco trending news protests defund the police antifa blm seattle conservative republican journalism Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Ready to peel back the layers of a crisis that's wreaking havoc on small businesses and local communities in San Francisco? Brace yourself for an insightful conversation about the rampant shoplifting epidemic that costs a family-owned hardware store a staggering $700,000 in just one year. Our special guest, Sam Khalil, will shed light on the heart of the matter, including causes like organized retail theft, increased homelessness, drug addiction, and policy shifts. From surveillance footage of brazen shoplifters to the devastating cycle of store closures, we'll confront the unsettling reality of this ongoing issue.
But the discussion doesn't stop there. We'll also delve into how COVID-19 has accelerated shoplifting, and why the justice system needs reform to tackle this effectively. Feel the impact on those who rely on these stores for groceries and basic needs, and the implications of store closures due to theft. We further scrutinize the escalating living costs in cities like San Francisco and Oakland, and how increasing shoplifting rates disproportionately hurt those living on fixed incomes. Hear our take on local politics, including the responses of city officials like Mayor Bruce Harrell and Mayor London Breed, and join us in exploring solutions to this urgent issue.
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