r/BuyersUK

Would you accept more police in supermarkets if it helped keep prices down?

Reuters reports that Sainsbury’s is backing a bigger police presence in stores as retail theft, violence and abuse against staff remain a major issue, with retailers arguing that crime and added security costs can feed through into prices for shoppers. Feels like a strong BuyersUK debate: more visible security and tougher action, or an overreaction that makes everyday shopping worse?

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u/ToughRomanticMiss — 1 day ago

In Europe they’re looking at what’s being called “coordinated fuel fill-ups.” Would you support that in the UK? Details are still vague, but it sounds like it could mean being assigned a time slot for when you’re allowed to fill up.

u/IranianAlan — 2 days ago

UK consumer confidence just hit its lowest level since mid-2023 — are people buying less or just buying smarter?

u/ToughRomanticMiss — 3 days ago

Rising petrol prices are making UK shoppers delay bigger buys — what’s the first thing you cut?

u/ToughRomanticMiss — 5 days ago

Next says summer price rises could be coming — are clothes becoming another “wait for the sale” category?

u/ToughRomanticMiss — 6 days ago

Dunelm says shoppers are ditching big home buys and waiting for discounts — are you doing the same?

u/ToughRomanticMiss — 7 days ago