Greggs has removed self-service sandwich shelves from some stores over shoplifting concerns. The business has put sandwiches and drinks behind counters in some of its stores to help fend off shoplifters.
The chain typically displays the items in self-service fridges but has stopped this in at least five stores due to a spate of thefts. Its site in Whitechapel, east London, is among those where it has launched the initiative.
A Greggs spokeswoman said: “This is one of a number of initiatives we are trialling across a handful of shops which are exposed to higher levels of anti-social behaviour. Customers can expect to see our full range of great value and tasty Greggs favourites available from behind the counter.
The safety of our colleagues and customers remains our number one priority.”
Earlier this year, Greggs chief executive Roisin Currie said the business was trialling initiatives including high-security doors, panic alarms and a system that instantly shares shoplifter images with police.
It has also introduced body-worn cameras for staff in some of its other stores.
