The National Retail Federation just released the list of the most shoplifted items in the U.S. last year, and it's really a perfect representation of Americans. We like to party and have sex, we're materialistic, we're vain, and we're chubby.
--Here are the most stolen items, broken down by their major categories . . .
--Grocery. Cigarettes, energy drinks, expensive liquor . . . and baby formula.
--Pharmacy. Allergy medicine, diabetic testing strips, pain relievers, and weight loss pills.
--Health and Beauty. Electric toothbrushes, lotions and creams, and pregnancy tests.
--Clothing. Designer jeans, designer clothing, handbags.
--Electronics. Cell phones, digital cameras, GPS devices, laptops, TVs.
--Home. Expensive vacuum cleaners, KitchenAid mixers.
--Overall, 96% of the 125 companies surveyed by the NRF say they were a victim of major retail crime in the past year.
