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Fish Now Tagged: Sainsbury's Fights £2.2 Billion Theft Crisis

10/20/2025

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Sainsbury's has installed security tags on fish in its Purley, south London, store to curb shoplifting.
The measure follows tagging of other items, including tea and Nutella.
British Retail Consortium reported theft costs of £2.2 billion in 2023/24, with over 20 million theft incidents.
Lucy Whing of the British Retail Consortium said shoplifting raises prices for honest customers.
The cost of a fish and chip dinner has risen above £10.

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Story summary

Sainsbury's has installed security tags on fish in its Purley, south London, store to curb shoplifting.
The measure follows tagging of other items, including tea and Nutella.
British Retail Consortium reported theft costs of £2.2 billion in 2023/24, with over 20 million theft incidents.
Lucy Whing of the British Retail Consortium said shoplifting raises prices for honest customers.
The cost of a fish and chip dinner has risen above £10.