theft
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The company’s gross profit margin expanded 1.2 percentage points in the first quarter, driven by by higher markups, lower freight costs, and lower “shrink”—the industry’s word for theft.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Eligible shoppers can also receive a year of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
“Encryption protects Canadians from identity theft, fraud, unlawful surveillance, and data breaches,” Erik Neuenschwander, Apple’s senior director of user privacy, said in testimony before lawmakers on Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
He has also been charged with theft, and is due to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Saturday.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The story—the theft, the recovery, the noble thief—once again sold newspapers across the world.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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