A handful of Loblaw-owned stores in Ontario are asking customers using the self-checkout to scan their receipts to exit the store.
The company says it’s a new pilot project to curb grocery theft.
A Loblaw spokesperson confirms the receipt scanners were installed at four stores in the province in Windsor, Woodstock, Oakville, and Georgetown.
The spokesperson says the company wants to balance a need for enhanced security while “preserving a welcoming and convenient customer experience.”
CANADIAN PRESS