No more Colgate, Tide or Advil: Giant Food will stop stocking national brands at Southeast DC store - WTOP News

Giant grocery store in Southeast D.C. is removing national brands from its shelves due to rampant theft in the area, forcing customers to rely on store brand products.

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9/2/2023

A D.C. grocery store is removing Tide, Colgate and Advil to deter theft

Giant Food, a regional supermarket chain, is implementing measures to combat theft and potentially save an unprofitable store, including removing national brands and requiring receipt checks, in response to the significant increase in organized retail crime plaguing retailers of all sizes.

9/3/2023

Toothpaste, chocolate, deodorant under lock & key: US retailers voice alarm at rising theft, 'flash rob' attacks - Times of India

Retailers in the US, including Walmart, Target, and CVS, are experiencing an increase in theft and organized shoplifting, leading to heightened security measures such as locked shelves, padlocked refrigerators, and scattered call buttons, in an effort to combat the rising issue that is impacting their earnings.

9/3/2023

Ward 8 Giant removes brand name items from shelves due to 'unprecedented' thefts

Giant Food store in Ward 8 is implementing new security measures, including removing name-brand items due to high theft rates, and requiring customers to show receipts to exit the store, causing concern among shoppers about the store's future.