Shopping trolleys are seen near the Walmart shop in Williston, United States on June 19, 2023.
Shopping trolleys are seen near the Walmart shop in Williston.
  • Many retailers attribute rampant product losses to widespread shoplifting.
  • Some major chains have put products behind locks to prevent shoplifting.
  • Now, one of them is considering pulling name-brand products off its shelves completely.

Get ready to see more store-brand knock-offs at your local convenience store. 

Some retailers say shoplifting has gotten so bad that they are removing name brands from their shelves, instead offering store brands that have lower resale values.