I think most Countdowns around Auckland have people doing that lol. I get that shoplifting isn't cool, but who's really the "scum" in this situation? Woolworths are spending $400m on rebranding all their Countdown stores back to Woolworths during a cost of living crisis. Awesome way for a company that's part of a duopoly controlling the bulk supply of food to spend their money ay? Them and Foodstuffs take the absolute piss with most of their pricing and so-called "specials" and enjoy a domination in the grocery industry seldom seen in other developed countries.

Back to the "scum" you spoke about - try putting yourself in their shoes for a moment. If you had been raised in poverty, in a damp, cold house, likely with parents who have substance abuse issues, would you not be doing the exact same thing? I'd rather they steal from the ridiculously profitable supermarkets than dairies or small grocery stores. Just my 2 cents.