US Representative Ayanna Pressley, a leftist Democrat, accused Walgreens of racism for its decision to close a store in Boston in a predominantly minority community, saying it was a “life-threatening act of racial and economic discrimination.” Walgreens didn’t specifically name crime or retail theft as a reason for the Roxbury closure, but viral videos of thieves ransacking the company’s stores across the country have raised suspicions on social media. Pressley was roasted on the internet for her claims of racism.
In 2020, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) named Massachusetts as the most violent state in New England despite Massachusetts’ strict gun control laws. Democrat policies and Soros-backed leaders who won’t prosecute crime will lead to more store closures and retail deserts. The CVS pharmacy chain has announced that it will close 900 stores by the end of 2024, citing shoplifting as a major issue.