Greggs unveils 'fortress stores' in crackdown on shoplifting surge

Greggs trials anti-theft counters at select stores

Greggs unveils 'fortress stores' in crackdown on shoplifting surge

The bakery chain - known for its sausage rolls, steak bakes and pastries - will introduce "fortress stores" in areas where it has been most affected by shoplifting

Greggs puts all products behind counter to combat shoplifting

UK’s largest bakery chain aims to tackle surge in ‘self-service thefts’

Greggs stores changed in major new look to beat shoplifters

The massive bakery chain has made a huge change to some locations as it attempts to make it more difficult for brazen shoplifters to steal

Greggs scraps front-of-store food and drink fridges amid nationwide shoplifting surge

Greggs has begun removing self-service fridges from stores in a crackdown on soaring shoplifting and staff attacks.The bakery chain is trialling a new layout in branches including West Croydon, Peckham, Whitechapel and Upton Park in London, as well as sites in Birmingham and Wilford in Nottinghamshire.Under the changes, all products are kept behind counters, with staff required to hand items directly to customers - preventing thieves from helpin…

Greggs launches 'theft-proof' stores as shoplifting thugs force bakery's hand

Greggs is launching "fortress" stores with bakery goods kept behind counters to stop shoplifters as retail crime figures across the UK reach their peak