Shops Hide Pokémon Cards from Thieves

Dozens of independent shops and major retailers, including John Lewis and HMV, are now placing sought-after products like Pokémon cards and NeeDoh toys behind customer service desks or within locked cabinets. This significant shift in retail strategy is a direct measure to combat increasing theft of these popular items.

Previously displayed openly, these high-demand goods are now secured to prevent pilfering. Independent businesses have resorted to purchasing locking cabinets themselves to protect their inventory from being stolen, indicating a widespread issue across the retail sector concerning the security of popular merchandise.