Chicago Walgreens debuts new ‘anti-theft’ store with just two aisles of touchable product

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Executives at the company made significant changes to prevent thefts that have been on the rise in grocery stores around the United States since last year, per CNN.

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Customers will now be unable to shop "for themselves," save two small isles of "essentials," according to CWB.

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The news outlet shared a photo of a digital kiosk, where customers choose items they would like to buy.

Shoppers then pick up their products at a checkout counter after an employee retrieves the shopping haul.

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"This redesigned store will have the latest in e-commerce offerings to increase customer service, mitigate theft, and increase safety for our customers and employees,” the retailer wrote in an email, per CWB.

The pharmacy at the Chicago location also has a kiosk system.

Two employees monitor the "essentials" section where you can "shop for yourself."

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