Customers who go through self-checkout must use the device to scan their receipt's barcode — confirming that they paid something — which opens a metal gate, letting them leave. Do you agree with Loblaw's idea?

In an email to CBC News, Loblaw suggested organized crime is largely driving retail theft. "Organized retail crime across the entire industry is a serious issue, and has only gotten worse," said spokesperson Catherine Thomas. She did not provide data to back up the claim. Grocery prices have risen 22.5 per cent since 2020, according to Statistics Canada. Have you ever stolen food because the cost was just too expensive (keep in mind this is anonymous and we do not share this data)?

Customer Irwin Marshall suggests that if Loblaws wants to reduce self-checkout theft, it should open more cashier lanes. "Bring back the cashiers. They're your first line of loss prevention," he said. Do you typically go to a cashier or the self checkout whe buying groceries?