Giant Food Implements Bag Restrictions to Combat Theft in D.C.
Grocers in Washington, D.C., including Giant Food, Harris Teeter, and Safeway, have implemented new security measures such as banning large bags, checking receipts, and installing electronic gates to combat shoplifting. These actions have sparked mixed reactions among shoppers, with some feeling the measures are oppressive and racially targeted, while others support them for potentially reducing theft and maintaining lower prices. The D.C. police and prosecutors have also increased their efforts to address retail theft, contributing to a perceived reduction in shoplifting incidents.