A WALMART shopper was left so furious by the retailer’s security measures that he walked out of the store without buying anything.
The customer shared that he was shocked to find alcohol locked behind a glass cabinet at one of the retail giant’s locations.
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The Walmart buyer shared his experience on X after he stormed out of the store.
“Just walked out of @Walmart without purchasing anything, because the alcohol, one of many things on my shopping list, was locked behind glass,” he wrote.
“Punishing customers for what thieves do is the laziest and cheapest way to deal with loss prevention.”
Alcohol is just one of the items being locked up at certain stores in new anti-theft measures.
Walmart customers have also recently found products like hairspray, tampons, and even socks locked behind glass at certain locations.
Security measures have ramped up in the past few years to prevent shoplifting after CEO Doug McMillon noted a “historic high” in retail theft numbers for the company in December 2022.
“Theft is an issue. It is higher than what it has historically been,” McMillon said at the time.
“If that’s not corrected over time, prices will be higher, and/or stores will close.”
Walmart has previously said that security measures for certain items depend on the store location.
Just last week, another shopper had to go through multiple levels of security just to buy a pair of socks.
LOCKS ON SOCKS
The customer asked Facebook users to weigh in on the story.
“WHAT DO YOU THINK? I was in WalMart and decided to buy some socks,” he said.
“I went to that area, and found ALL the socks were behind locked glass shelves (like liquor in grocery stores).
“I found someone to help me. She got the socks, and THEN put them in this locked glass box (below), to be unlocked at the checkout.
Anti-theft measures rolled out by retailers
Retailers across the US and Canada have rolled out strategies designed to combat theft. The U.S. Sun has compiled a list of measures that have been implemented at stores.
- Locking items in cabinets.
- Security pegs.
- Security cameras.
- Signs warning about the impact of theft.
- Receipt scanners.
- Receipt checks.
- Carts with locking technology
“So I had to go through TWO levels of security to buy these socks!” he continued.
Gold Toe Socks, the socks that James bought according to the picture he posted, usually cost about $15, according to Walmart’s website.
The U.S. Sun has reached out to Walmart for comment.
Another Walmart shopper recently found her pick-up items still in glass boxes after she paid for them.
Plus, Walmart has also been slammed for the store’s new layout as customers say it “doesn’t make sense.”
The renovations are supposed to give shoppers more space to shop – but some can’t adjust to the changes.
