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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Simon Goodley

Greggs rolls back self-service cabinets in shoplifting hotspots

A branch of Greggs in Newcastle
Greggs also said it is introducing software systems that supply information directly to police stations. Photograph: Mark Pinder/The Guardian

Keir Starmer will attempt to call time on a “disgraceful” shoplifting epidemic afflicting the UK’s retailers, as Greggs became the latest to take action to deter thieves.

The bakery chain has axed self-service display cabinets in stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.

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