No, but the shp(!) might have a policy on it and ask you to leave if they want. In a supermarket theft only occurs when you attempt to leave without paying, or consume the prooduct on the premises without intending to pay.
No, but the shp(!) might have a policy on it and ask you to leave if they want. In a supermarket theft only occurs when you attempt to leave without paying, or consume the prooduct on the premises without intending to pay.
I think the policy in Aldi and Lidl is to allow it. Shortly after my nearest branch of Aldi opened they asked me to put my empty bags on the belt, presumably so that they could verify that they were indeed empty. They don't do it now, nor did they ever do it in the Lidl I frequently visit.
I am amused by the number of shoppers who do not have bags, and start their shopping by hunting for an empty box.
Have to say though I kind of make a bit of a song and dance of completely emptying the bag at checkout almost to the point of turning it upside down and shaking it just to prove to any over zealous store security that I'm not attempting to nick anything.