Jump in Australia supermarket thefts blamed on difficult economy

CANBERRA, Australia: Australian government statistics have reported that retail theft has hit record levels, placing pressure on supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles, which are already dealing with surging supply costs and supply chain issues.

Government figures released this week showed that in New South Wales, where one-third of the Australian population live, store theft rose 23.7 percent from 2021 to 2022