Giant Food said it has put less high-value items on shelves, hired security and limited store entrances to combat theft, according to a report.
Former NYPD commissioner Howard Safir reacts to the surge in shoplifting hitting retailers and how it's affecting inner cities on 'Your World.'is fighting hard to keep stores open despite rampant shoplifting and an uptick in violence forcing many retailers to leave major cities across the country.
Giant Food, which operates 165 supermarkets in D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware, has taken multiple measures to combat theft and keep stores safe, according to a report in. That includes limiting store entrances; hiring security guards; restricting the number of items at self-checkout stands; putting less high-value items on shelves; and securing razor blades in containers that make noise if opened.
Company president Ira Kress said he's seen theft rise at least"tenfold in the last five years" and violence increase"exponentially." He hopes these measures will help keep stores open, even if they inconvenience shoppers."The alternative is worse for customers," he told the Post."The last thing I want to do is close stores. But I’ve got to be able to run them safely and profitably."
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