By: Aislinn Murphy
Target had "Pair of Thieves" and other men’s underwear brands under lock and key at a New York store, a seeming irony as the national retailer continues to deal with theft.
At a White Plains, New York, store, rows of "Pair of Thieves" products could be seen displayed in glass-fronted security cases. Other brands of underwear also appeared locked up alongside them.
"Pair of Thieves," which is based in Los Angeles, also sells socks and undershirts. FOX Business reached out to the brand and Target for comment on the men’s underwear displayed behind glass at the White Plains store.
Some retailers have put underwear and some other products in anti-theft security cases in past instances. That includes measures back in 2020, according to reports.
In a report released in September, the National Retail Federation (NRF) found that underwear and certain other clothing were products that organized retail crime groups often try to steal. Some other "frequently targeted" items included handbags, cellphone accessories, designer footwear and cosmetics, according to the organization.
Some personal care aisles at Target locations in San Francisco and in Riverdale, New York, made headlines in April for having the items stored in locked shelves.
At the time, a Target spokesperson said the company takes a "multi-layered approach to combating theft."
"This includes in-store technology, training for store leaders and security team members, and partnerships with law enforcement agencies as well as retail trade associations," the spokesperson said. "On a limited basis, we also employ theft-deterrent merchandising strategies, such as locking cases, for categories that are prone to theft. While we don’t share specifics on these strategies, these decisions are generally made at a local level."
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