Walking toward the exit of a grocery store is becoming an increasingly tense and confusing experience for shoppers. Many retailers now station employees at the front doors to actively check receipts before customers can finally leave. This aggressive security tactic is a direct corporate response to the massive surge in organized retail shoplifting. Shoppers are often confused about their legal rights when an employee suddenly blocks their path to the parking lot. Let me explain exactly what you are actually required to do when facing a grocery store receipt check.
