Theft, whether accidental or intentional, spiked with the use of self-checkouts. For instance, Target in 2023 reported a roughly $500 million increase in loss due to shrink (the industry term for the ...

Choosing a throughline also helps you decide what not to say. If a point or anecdote doesn’t support your main idea, cut it. Even if it’s clever. Even if it’s funny. If it distracts from your message, ...