Giant Food president says thieves are stealing 'everything' from shrimp to deodorant — and warns some grocery stores could close
This time, it's Giant Food, which operates about 170 stores in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Giant President Ira Kress told Washington DC radio station
on Monday that thieves are stealing"everything," from shrimp to deodorant, at Giant's stores. In response, the chain has placed more items under lock and key, forcing customers to ask for an employee's help."What we always must do is ensure we can run our stores safely and profitably," Kress said to WTOP."If I can't do both of those things, I'll have no choice but to close a store. This clearly takes a toll.
To deter theft, Giant has also limited the number of items that customers can buy at once through its self-checkout lanes to 20, Kress said. The move has drawn criticism from some customers who want to buy full baskets of groceries, from produce to packaged foods, he added.Giant did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment on Kress's remarks.
Last fall, a security guard and a shoplifting suspect both died after exchanging gunfire at a Giant supermarket just South of Washington DC in Maryland, local TV station
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Found: Giant Freshwater Deposits Hiding under the SeaResearchers are discovering freshwater reservoirs below the coastal seafloor that might someday save dry regions from drought
Leer más »
Relive the Events of Obi-Wan Kenobi with Gentle Giant’s Newest StatuesGentle Giant Ltd. is back with new monthly reveals, and this time, new statues are on the way including some love for Obi-Wan Kenobi
Leer más »
Banking Giant HSBC Floats BTC and ETH ETF Products in Hong Kong: ReportHong Kong's banking icon HSBC now allows Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF trading
Leer más »
Civil Rights Giant James Meredith Suffers Fall at 90th Birthday PartyCivil rights campaigner James Meredith, the first Black student to enroll at the University of Mississippi following a federal court order to desegregate the campus, suffered a fall at an event marking his 90th birthday.
Leer más »
New Intergalactic Star Wars Premier Statues Arrive from Gentle GiantGentle Giant Ltd. is back with new monthly reveals and this time new statues are on the way including some love for Star Wars
Leer más »