30% of Americans admit to shoplifting, annual survey finds

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Among respondents who said they had shoplifted within the past year, 90% said inflation and the broader economy contributed to their decision.

When asked about specific motivations, 28% cited financial struggles, 19% said items had become too expensive to afford, and 17% said they shoplifted to make ends meet. Another 17% said they stole simply continue reading …