Tesco is increasing security at its stores to prevent shoplifting as people struggle with the rising costs of living.
The retailer is “putting more security presence” into branches “most impacted” by shoplifting, its chairman has said. And more security tags are being put on items.
John Allan made the comments when asked about a leaked strategy paper drawn up by police chiefs, and seen by the Sunday Times. The document warned “economic turmoil” could fuel shoplifting, burglary, blackmail, corruption and “civil unrest”.
