Exit gates at the checkout lines? Chains across the ice cream freezer? San Francisco supermarkets and retailers are implementing unprecedented security measures to thwart what has been described as rampant shoplifting.
Safeway confirmed that it has added exit gates at certain stores around the Bay Area to curb theft.supermarkets and retailers are implementing unprecedented security measures to thwart what has been described as rampant shoplifting.
"Like other local businesses, we are working on ways to curtail escalating theft so we can ensure the wellbeing of our employees and foster a welcoming environment for our customers," said a spokesperson for Safeway.While Safeway is taking proactive steps, other retailers have tried novel ways to reduce theft.
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