Grocery shoplifting on the rise in Canada amid inflation, industry insiders say

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Grocery shoplifting on the rise in Canada amid inflation, industry insiders say
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Meat and dairy products are the top two stolen items. 'Theft will cost everyone more because someone has to pay for that (stolen) food.' inflation cdnpoli

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Charlebois said inflation and grocery theft are affecting one another, meaning when prices go up, shoplifting surges, and to offset the loss, businesses have no other option but to further increase the prices. “Retail crime, including theft and arson, is sadly higher than it historically has been at Walmart Canada and across the entire retail industry,” she said.Article contentFefer said the company is implementing measures to prevent and reduce theft in order to keep prices low and keep its employees and customers safe.

“There is great concern among Canadian businesses right now about crime, and crime in Canadian workplaces,” he said. “Shoplifting is definitely being felt more, especially as we’ve come out of lockdown and restrictions.”Article content

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