Background Facts: Target Corp. operates a chain of more than 1,900 retail stores nationwide that generate more than $78 billion in annual revenues. Its stores sell a range of merchandise, including food, clothing, household goods, electronics, toys, entertainment products, sport and recreation products, beauty and personal care products, and supplies for school, office, parties, and pets. Target sells its own branded products, as well as products produced by other manufacturers. Like most large retailers, Target sells its product in its retail stores, as well as on its Internet website located at www.Target.com(Links to an external site.).

Additional Facts: Like most retailers, Target is concerned about losses from activities like shoplifting, theft by fraud (e.g., switching price tags, fraudulent returns), and employee theft, among other risks. Detecting and deterring shoplifting is made more complicated by the fact that Target stores allow customers to take physical possession of products (hold them, move them, carry them in baskets) before purchasing the products and leaving the store. In some cases, customers may raise suspicion by putting products in their pockets, purses, or backpacks while shopping, only to pay for those items before leaving the store. A consulting firm recently suggested several "loss prevention" practices that Target might use to prevent such losses.

Target's existing policies and practices are designed to identify and take all feasible steps to eliminate or reduce potential risks. No matter how much care it uses, however, Target will not be able to eliminate at least some risks from its business operations. For those risks that cannot be eliminated entirely through the use of safety measures, identify and describe two (2) legal strategies/practices/actions that Target can use to reduce or eliminate its potential legal liability (under the topics covered in this part of the course). Explain your reasoning.