Dummy Packs Used To Stop Thefts

Wednesday, 31st May 2023 at 11:38am

The Metro website reports that branches of Co-op across the country have been putting empty coffee jars on shelves in a bid to stop shoplifters – after prices rocketed to more than £10.

A branch in Walthamstow, north London, took the precaution after the price of 200g of Kenco Smooth instant coffee was put up to £10.50.

Co-op, which operates a franchise model, said it was up to the individual store to decide whether to remove products from the shelves where there is a risk of theft.

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