Supermarket boss is fighting for growing shoplifting in Kressbronn

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in the Lake Constance area seem to be the order of the day. The Edeka branches in Kressbronn and Langenargen in particular have to fight with an increase in thefts, brought about by presumably organized gangs. Pascal Seifert, owner of both markets, is forced to take drastic measures to protect his business.

increase in thefts with serious consequences

About the growing number of thefts are not only affected by the two supermarkets. Seifert reports that the theft practices now reach a new dimension and that a variety of other markets in the region suffer. This not only leads to financial losses, but also increased effort for security and law enforcement. "I reimburse at least two ads per week," explains Seifert, who is frustrated by the setting of many procedures.

Various tactics in the fight against theft

In order to minimize the continuous thefts, Seifert invests in preventive measures. This includes the use of technical systems, such as acoustic input systems and the increased presence of loading detectives. In addition, customers who make their purchase have to deposit their backpacks in lockers provided. The self -service cash registers were also dismantled because they were often exploited.

The role of the police and the number of unreported number

The cooperation with the police in Langenargen is smooth, the emergency services are quickly on hand after the theft is reported. Despite this support, the feeling of frustration with Seifert is clearly noticeable. The police reports for 2023 show an increase in shop theft, but the number of unreported cases remains high, which means that many cases remain undetected.

Negative effects on the business model

These developments have direct effects on the business model of Edeka Seifert. The protection of the markets can result in additional costs, which ultimately must also be borne by customers. Nevertheless, Seifert is confident that his customers will show understanding for the necessary measures.

A look at the future

Ultimately, Pascal Seifert is forced to rethink the previous openness of his markets. "We cannot allow shoplifts to endanger our business model," he summarizes. Nevertheless, he remains optimistic that the measures taken will increase the security for both the employees and customers.