Supermarkets have reported a leap in thefts of expensive products such as meat joints and parmesan cheese - with the finger of blame being pointed at the middle classes who have had income squeezed and are looking to still maintain their lifestyles. The cost of retail theft has been estimated at £3.4bn over the past financial year in the Uk - equating to £124 per household. What will stores have to do to cope with this?
