Australian retailers add security tech amid rising theft, aggression

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Coles opened two new stores, with two closings and eight renewals during the quarter. 
Australian retailers are ramping up their tech security initiatives, including placing cameras at self-checkouts and body-worn cameras on staff, to combat a surge in stock theft and customer aggression aggravated by the cost of living crisis. Top supermarket chains like Woolworths and Coles have flagged a pickup in store theft and hostile behaviour, in line with global trends, as higher fuel, housing and grocery costs squeeze shopper budgets and tempers. Customer-facing staff at Coles and Woolwo

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