Overview
- Shoppers, who shared photos Wednesday from a Sainsbury’s in London, reported plastic flaps that make grabbing items slower.
- The sliders, also called pushers or dividers, are built to block “shelf sweeping,” where thieves rake whole rows into a bag in one move.
- Major chains including Sainsbury’s and Tesco are extending the fixtures across UK stores as part of broader loss-prevention steps.
- Industry group Facewatch reports £2.2 billion in shoplifting losses in 2023–24, with retailers spending about £1.8 billion a year on security.
- Experts say rising theft can push prices higher for shoppers, and some customers complain the new fixtures feel awkward and could get dirty.