Retailers across the country are significantly ramping up security measures in an effort to combat rising theft, a move ...

Major drugstore chains have locked up a lot of merchandise to prevent shoplifting. But the anti-theft strategy is pushing some customers to wonder: Why even shop here? Locking up so many items ...

A majority of in-store shoppers — 60% — have encountered lock-up merchandise in stores on a regular basis, per a survey of more than 5,000 consumers conducted by data tech firm Numerator.

Even everyday items have been locked up at many grocery retailers for a few years now, as these retailers work to combat higher rates of shoplifting. Most setups are simple lock and key.