Current Events > Kroger now has pregnancy tests, condoms, lube, etc. behind a locked case.

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The X Dawg 06/27/22 2:46:17 PM #1:	That you either open by scanning something with your phone or calling on an assistant. I thought we were past this shit? (...he says as he looks at the insanity of last Friday) Encountered an awkward conversation where a young woman called on the assistant, a young male, to open up the case so she could get a pregnancy test. He proceeds to make her feel uncomfortable and ends the convo with a '...um...well...good luck!'. <cite>The X Dawg posted [p:966150501] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>That you either open by scanning something with your phone or calling on an assistant. I thought we were past this shit? (...he says as he looks at the insanity of last Friday) Encountered an awkward conversation where a young woman called on the assistant, a young male, to open up the case so she could get a pregnancy test. He proceeds to make her feel uncomfortable and ends the convo with a '...um...well...good luck!'. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CrackerJacker07 06/27/22 2:48:17 PM #2:	Haven't they had that for a while though? <cite>CrackerJacker07 posted [p:966150569] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>Haven't they had that for a while though? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 06/27/22 2:48:36 PM #3:	If it gets stolen a lot, it gets locked up. That's all there is here. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:966150578] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>If it gets stolen a lot, it gets locked up. That's all there is here. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrizztLink 06/27/22 2:48:46 PM #4:	The X Dawg posted... Encountered an awkward conversation where a young woman called on the assistant, a young male, to open up the case so she could get a pregnancy test. He proceeds to make her feel uncomfortable and ends the convo with a '...um...well...good luck!'. It's a terrible situation for the woman, but it's not the kid's fault for not knowing how to manage it. Ignorance is not malice. --- http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/9846/images/slowpoke.gif https://i.imgur.com/M8h2ATe.png https://i.imgur.com/6ezFwG1.png <cite>DrizztLink posted [p:966150583] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>The X Dawg posted... </cite> <quote>Encountered an awkward conversation where a young woman called on the assistant, a young male, to open up the case so she could get a pregnancy test. He proceeds to make her feel uncomfortable and ends the convo with a '...um...well...good luck!'.</quote>It's a terrible situation for the woman, but it's not the kid's fault for not knowing how to manage it. Ignorance is not malice. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ColdOne666 06/27/22 2:50:03 PM #5:	Prob to stop thieves --- Aussie Aussie Aussie OI OI OI! <cite>ColdOne666 posted [p:966150620] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>Prob to stop thieves </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lebronwon 06/27/22 2:50:49 PM #6:	That is pretty much the norm at stores like that these days. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jsz37wPzZ8g --- Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, not 6, not 7 <cite>Lebronwon posted [p:966150646] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>That is pretty much the norm at stores like that these days. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jsz37wPzZ8g </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The X Dawg 06/27/22 2:51:47 PM #7:	CrackerJacker07 posted... Haven't they had that for a while though? Kroger? Honestly, I don't think I have seen any in about a decade. In rougher neighborhoods, maybe. This wasn't one of those though. DrizztLink posted... It's a terrible situation for the woman, but it's not the kid's fault for not knowing how to manage it. Ignorance is not malice. And I mean I'm not blaming the kid for anything at all. (And I feel like he's actually like 26) But I feel neither should be put in that situation. <cite>The X Dawg posted [p:966150673] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>CrackerJacker07 posted... </cite> <quote>Haven't they had that for a while though?</quote> Kroger? Honestly, I don't think I have seen any in about a decade. In rougher neighborhoods, maybe. This wasn't one of those though. DrizztLink posted... </cite> <quote>It's a terrible situation for the woman, but it's not the kid's fault for not knowing how to manage it. Ignorance is not malice.</quote> And I mean I'm not blaming the kid for anything at all. (And I feel like he's actually like 26) But I feel neither should be put in that situation. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Flauros 06/27/22 2:51:51 PM #8:	Its been like that for literal decades around here. They also lock up jair care products, cheapo cologne and perfume, and shoes get the spiderweb alarms. --- https://i.imgur.com/EX6Md7k.gif https://i.imgur.com/ygAzHKB.mp4 https://i.imgur.com/c84omp7.gif https://i.imgur.com/Hj9RrC6.mp4 <cite>Flauros posted [p:966150677] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>Its been like that for literal decades around here. They also lock up jair care products, cheapo cologne and perfume, and shoes get the spiderweb alarms. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrWingnut 06/27/22 2:52:29 PM #9:	At Walmart you can tell alot about the surrounding area based on how much is locked up. There's one Walmart about 20 miles away that even locks up socks and underwear. Yikes. <cite>MrWingnut posted [p:966150694] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>At Walmart you can tell alot about the surrounding area based on how much is locked up. There's one Walmart about 20 miles away that even locks up socks and underwear. Yikes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeonOctopus 06/27/22 2:52:53 PM #10:	I literally never get why people are embarrassed by buying condoms or birth control and stuff >_> You're basically saying to the teller that "Yeah, I FUCK! The fuck you gonna do about it!?". Only turbonerds would fuck up a power play like this --- http://i.imgur.com/nlaY1qH.jpg http://i.imgur.com/zHJ1OCo.gif http://i.imgur.com/btBPP4E.jpg http://i.imgur.com/1B3bMHw.gif https://i.imgur.com/2aof3ao.jpg <cite>NeonOctopus posted [p:966150701] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>I literally never get why people are embarrassed by buying condoms or birth control and stuff >_> You're basically saying to the teller that "Yeah, I FUCK! The fuck you gonna do about it!?". Only turbonerds would fuck up a power play like this </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Savoots 06/27/22 2:55:02 PM #11:	The X Dawg posted... Encountered an awkward conversation where a young woman called on the assistant, a young male, to open up the case so she could get a pregnancy test. He proceeds to make her feel uncomfortable and ends the convo with a '...um...well...good luck!'. That young male should be imprisoned. --- I love Hardcore Henry. <cite>Savoots posted [p:966150749] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>The X Dawg posted... </cite> <quote> Encountered an awkward conversation where a young woman called on the assistant, a young male, to open up the case so she could get a pregnancy test. He proceeds to make her feel uncomfortable and ends the convo with a '...um...well...good luck!'.</quote> That young male should be imprisoned. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The X Dawg 06/27/22 2:55:56 PM #12:	MrWingnut posted... At Walmart you can tell alot about the surrounding area based on how much is locked up. There's one Walmart about 20 miles away that even locks up socks and underwear. Yikes. I'll use this quote to reply to similar. And no, I totally get it locking stuff up in certain stores in certain areas. I mean look at the shit that was happening in San Fran. For context, this is a major grocery store in one of the richest neighborhoods in the area, so I assume it's just going across them all. But the thing threw me is that the only stuff locked up was sexual health stuff. Nothing else. Not razor blades, high-priced meds, etc. <cite>The X Dawg posted [p:966150779] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>MrWingnut posted... </cite> <quote>At Walmart you can tell alot about the surrounding area based on how much is locked up. There's one Walmart about 20 miles away that even locks up socks and underwear. Yikes.</quote> I'll use this quote to reply to similar. And no, I totally get it locking stuff up in certain stores in certain areas. I mean look at the shit that was happening in San Fran. For context, this is a major grocery store in one of the richest neighborhoods in the area, so I assume it's just going across them all. But the thing threw me is that the only stuff locked up was sexual health stuff. Nothing else. Not razor blades, high-priced meds, etc. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The X Dawg 06/27/22 2:57:52 PM #13:	Savoots posted... That young male should be imprisoned. The X Dawg posted... And I mean I'm not blaming the kid for anything at all. (And I feel like he's actually like 26) But I feel neither should be put in that situation. <cite>The X Dawg posted [p:966150832] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>Savoots posted... </cite> <quote>That young male should be imprisoned.</quote> The X Dawg posted... </cite> <quote> And I mean I'm not blaming the kid for anything at all. (And I feel like he's actually like 26) But I feel neither should be put in that situation.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cuticrusader09 06/27/22 3:02:28 PM #14:	The X Dawg posted... That you either open by scanning something with your phone or calling on an assistant. I thought we were past this shit? (...he says as he looks at the insanity of last Friday) Encountered an awkward conversation where a young woman called on the assistant, a young male, to open up the case so she could get a pregnancy test. He proceeds to make her feel uncomfortable and ends the convo with a '...um...well...good luck!'. She shouldve just bought some from Dollar Tree. Yeah, they have pregnancy tests. They just are the strips and dont have the big plastic shelling that the drugstore ones have. Work just as well and saves tons of money plus less plastic garbage for the environment. --- AC - Violet on Penny. (N), Rose on Sapphire (S) <cite>Cuticrusader09 posted [p:966150940] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>The X Dawg posted...</cite> <quote>That you either open by scanning something with your phone or calling on an assistant. I thought we were past this shit? (...he says as he looks at the insanity of last Friday) Encountered an awkward conversation where a young woman called on the assistant, a young male, to open up the case so she could get a pregnancy test. He proceeds to make her feel uncomfortable and ends the convo with a '...um...well...good luck!'. </quote> She shouldve just bought some from Dollar Tree. Yeah, they have pregnancy tests. They just are the strips and dont have the big plastic shelling that the drugstore ones have. Work just as well and saves tons of money plus less plastic garbage for the environment.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The X Dawg 06/27/22 3:04:02 PM #15:	Cuticrusader09 posted... She shouldve just bought some from Dollar Tree. Yeah, they have pregnancy tests. They just are the strips and dont have the big plastic shelling that the drugstore ones have. Work just as well and saves tons of money plus less plastic garbage for the environment. Good LPT. <cite>The X Dawg posted [p:966150978] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>Cuticrusader09 posted... </cite> <quote>She shouldve just bought some from Dollar Tree. Yeah, they have pregnancy tests. They just are the strips and dont have the big plastic shelling that the drugstore ones have. Work just as well and saves tons of money plus less plastic garbage for the environment.</quote> Good LPT. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fan357 06/27/22 3:07:29 PM #16:	I worked there about 15 years ago and they were locked up then too. --- Never forget where you came from. <cite>fan357 posted [p:966151065] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>I worked there about 15 years ago and they were locked up then too. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DepreceV2 06/27/22 3:09:19 PM #17:	I use to work at Walmart and I believe that stuff was stolen frequently. That is probably the reason it has more security --- The bum Jimmy G set up Deebo Samuels to get destroyed after defending him https://youtu.be/kJ0rd4WZ2XA <cite>DepreceV2 posted [p:966151103] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>I use to work at Walmart and I believe that stuff was stolen frequently. That is probably the reason it has more security </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BakonBitz 06/27/22 3:10:10 PM #18:	Yeah, it sucks how much shit has to be locked up in stores these days. As an aside, I work at a Smith's and it's insane that literally every single day I catch a customer stealing a markdown sticker to put on something else. Every. Single. Day. --- Game collection: http://www.backloggery.com/bakonbitz Gaming channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwVQm69J7bGScbv3_50C0dA <cite>BakonBitz posted [p:966151123] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>Yeah, it sucks how much shit has to be locked up in stores these days. As an aside, I work at a Smith's and it's insane that literally every single day I catch a customer stealing a markdown sticker to put on something else. Every. Single. Day. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 06/27/22 3:10:59 PM #19:	The CVS by my house has deodorant behind a locked cabinet for some reason. --- http://i.imgur.com/x04tPRZ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/t7T392I.jpg <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:966151149] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>The CVS by my house has deodorant behind a locked cabinet for some reason. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lost_All_Senses 06/27/22 3:11:09 PM #20:	Savoots posted... That young male should be imprisoned. You serious? And give him another chance to be awkward around a woman in an already awkward situation? Nothing less than the death penalty will make me feel safe again. That could of been my niece that he was slightly awkward to. --- Name checks out "I don't wanna be the toughest, I just keep it 100 and think nothin of it"- Black Thought <cite>Lost_All_Senses posted [p:966151155] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>Savoots posted... </cite> <quote>That young male should be imprisoned.</quote> You serious? And give him another chance to be awkward around a woman in an already awkward situation? Nothing less than the death penalty will make me feel safe again. That could of been my niece that he was slightly awkward to. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ElatedVenusaur 06/27/22 3:11:13 PM #21:	I straight up havent bought things because of that. The money theyre saving via loss prevention ~~if theyre even saving that much lol~~ certainly doesnt go to adequately staffing stores. --- I'm Queen of Tomorrow baby! Remember: heat from fire, fire from heat! She/her <cite>ElatedVenusaur posted [p:966151158] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>I straight up havent bought things because of that. The money theyre saving via loss prevention if theyre even saving that much lol certainly doesnt go to adequately staffing stores. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HylianFox 06/27/22 3:12:08 PM #22:	MrWingnut posted... At Walmart you can tell alot about the surrounding area based on how much is locked up. There's one Walmart about 20 miles away that even locks up socks and underwear. Yikes. It's honestly kind of ridiculous how easy it is to shoplift from the stores in my area. It's almost like they want you to... --- THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Do not write in this space. <cite>HylianFox posted [p:966151183] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>MrWingnut posted... </cite> <quote>At Walmart you can tell alot about the surrounding area based on how much is locked up. There's one Walmart about 20 miles away that even locks up socks and underwear. Yikes.</quote> It's honestly kind of ridiculous how easy it is to shoplift from the stores in my area. It's almost like they want you to... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrizztLink 06/27/22 3:13:12 PM #23:	HylianFox posted... It's almost like they want you to... https://i.imgur.com/Lms1FjT.gif --- http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/9846/images/slowpoke.gif https://i.imgur.com/M8h2ATe.png https://i.imgur.com/6ezFwG1.png <cite>DrizztLink posted [p:966151206] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>HylianFox posted... </cite> <quote>It's almost like they want you to...</quote>https://i.imgur.com/Lms1FjT.gif </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrWingnut 06/27/22 3:18:25 PM #24:	HylianFox posted... It's honestly kind of ridiculous how easy it is to shoplift from the stores in my area. It's almost like they want you to... A Target near me still has the electronics right up front near the door. I thought most places learned that lesson long ago. <cite>MrWingnut posted [p:966151329] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>HylianFox posted... </cite> <quote>It's honestly kind of ridiculous how easy it is to shoplift from the stores in my area. It's almost like they want you to...</quote>A Target near me still has the electronics right up front near the door. I thought most places learned that lesson long ago. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ColdOne666 06/27/22 3:19:28 PM #25:	BakonBitz posted... Yeah, it sucks how much shit has to be locked up in stores these days. As an aside, I work at a Smith's and it's insane that literally every single day I catch a customer stealing a markdown sticker to put on something else. Every. Single. Day. lol --- Aussie Aussie Aussie OI OI OI! <cite>ColdOne666 posted [p:966151356] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>BakonBitz posted... </cite> <quote>Yeah, it sucks how much shit has to be locked up in stores these days. As an aside, I work at a Smith's and it's insane that literally every single day I catch a customer stealing a markdown sticker to put on something else. Every. Single. Day.</quote> lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 06/27/22 3:20:08 PM #26:	Isn't this just due to stealing? Abortion is common here in the UK and condoms are still locked behind cases at the big supermarkets. Or put in one of those box things the staff have to open for you when you buy it. --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair! http://i.imgur.com/yPw05Ob.png <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:966151372] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>Isn't this just due to stealing? Abortion is common here in the UK and condoms are still locked behind cases at the big supermarkets. Or put in one of those box things the staff have to open for you when you buy it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thronedfire2 06/27/22 3:21:48 PM #27:	I moved to the city recently and bought a box of Sudafed from Walgreens. the entire thing was covered in 2 layers of tape and I had to use a knife to open it never seen such a thing at any Walgreens before --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... <cite>thronedfire2 posted [p:966151406] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>I moved to the city recently and bought a box of Sudafed from Walgreens. the entire thing was covered in 2 layers of tape and I had to use a knife to open it never seen such a thing at any Walgreens before </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The X Dawg 06/27/22 3:36:05 PM #28:	UnfairRepresent posted... Isn't this just due to stealing? Abortion is common here in the UK and condoms are still locked behind cases at the big supermarkets. Or put in one of those box things the staff have to open for you when you buy it. Sexual wellness items aren't even in the top 10 of most shoplifted items. Is that because they are locked up in some stores? Not sure. Alcohol, OTC meds, razors, deodorant, baby formula, etc. are more frequently shoplifted and aren't locked up (generally that is). Just as expensive as sexual wellness items too, so I just find it weird. <cite>The X Dawg posted [p:966151756] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>UnfairRepresent posted... </cite> <quote>Isn't this just due to stealing? Abortion is common here in the UK and condoms are still locked behind cases at the big supermarkets. Or put in one of those box things the staff have to open for you when you buy it.</quote> Sexual wellness items aren't even in the top 10 of most shoplifted items. Is that because they are locked up in some stores? Not sure. Alcohol, OTC meds, razors, deodorant, baby formula, etc. are more frequently shoplifted and aren't locked up (generally that is). Just as expensive as sexual wellness items too, so I just find it weird. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Turbam 06/27/22 3:39:41 PM #29:	There's no way that it could have been installed that quickly. Grocery stores are slow as shit with that. We have had condoms and lube locked up for years. --- ~snip (V)_(;,;)_(V) snip~ I'm just one man! Whoa! Well, I'm a one man band! https://imgur.com/p9Xvjvs <cite>Turbam posted [p:966151860] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>There's no way that it could have been installed that quickly. Grocery stores are slow as shit with that. We have had condoms and lube locked up for years. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The X Dawg 06/27/22 3:42:39 PM #30:	Turbam posted... There's no way that it could have been installed that quickly. Grocery stores are slow as shit with that. We have had condoms and lube locked up for years. We generally had done away with them in this city outside of worse neighborhoods. This definitely caught my eye because it is technology driven and obviously very new, but Kroger is always experimenting with that kind of shit. Just like the machine they installed to sanitize your cart. <cite>The X Dawg posted [p:966151943] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>Turbam posted... </cite> <quote>There's no way that it could have been installed that quickly. Grocery stores are slow as shit with that. We have had condoms and lube locked up for years.</quote> We generally had done away with them in this city outside of worse neighborhoods. This definitely caught my eye because it is technology driven and obviously very new, but Kroger is always experimenting with that kind of shit. Just like the machine they installed to sanitize your cart. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 06/27/22 3:50:34 PM #31:	Questionmarktarius posted... If it gets stolen a lot, it gets locked up. That's all there is here. This. And the most stolen items will very by location. One store I went to had all of the laundry detergent locked up. --- PSN - NoxObscuras Z490 \| i9-10900K \| EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra \| 32GB DDR4 3600 \| 4TB SSD <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:966152151] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>If it gets stolen a lot, it gets locked up. That's all there is here.</quote>This. And the most stolen items will very by location. One store I went to had all of the laundry detergent locked up. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Proto_Spark 06/27/22 3:54:00 PM #32:	y'all get anything locked up at a pharmacy? Like prescriptions and such I understand keeping separate, but really? <cite>Proto_Spark posted [p:966152233] in Kroger now... [t:80073304]...</cite> <quote>y'all get anything locked up at a pharmacy? Like prescriptions and such I understand keeping separate, but really? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > Kroger now has pregnancy tests, condoms, lube, etc. behind a locked case. (+) Yeah! (+)

Current Events > Kroger now has pregnancy tests, condoms, lube, etc. behind a locked case.