As the cost of living continues to rise, supermarkets across the world have been implementing security measures to keep shoplifters at bay.

However, a recent video shot at a supermarket left shoppers all over the world scratching their heads.


A Target store in the United States left shoppers confused because of an actress and comedian's video inside the retail store.

Los Angeles local Samantha Wynn Greenstone showed a seemingly mundane detail in Target stores that shoppers across the globe found strange.

While wandering the store's aisles, Ms Greenstone saw bottles of laundry detergent openly accessible to customers.


'You don't need an assistant. They trust you,' she shared in her video.

According to Ms Greenstone, laundry detergent bottles in Target stores in Los Angeles were tucked away in glass shelves.

The open access to laundry products was proof that she was 'no longer in Los Angeles.'


While this was a new experience for Ms Greenstone, her story sparked a wave of confusion and curiosity across social media.

Shoppers from various parts of the world expressed their astonishment about Ms Greenstone's experience.

'What in the world? They lock up laundry detergent,' one user curiously wrote.

'Why are there doors on the aisle? I don't understand what is happening?' another asked.

'They lock soap like it's a laptop.'

Australian shoppers also shared about certain items locked behind glass shelves.

'Laundry detergent does not get locked up in Australia. Only paint and sprays,' an Aussie shared.


Australia also had its fair share of locking goods away from the public.

In 2023, Woolworths stores in Cairns, Mount Isla, Darwin, and a store in the NSW Northern Rivers reportedly secured deodorant cans behind locked cabinets.

Customers who wanted to purchase deodorant cans had to call for assistance.

The supermarket implemented this security measure to 'reduce the abuse of these products.'


Coles supermarkets also raised shoppers' eyebrows after placing two varieties of Capilano Manuka Honey in secured storage.

However, some understood the rationale behind tucking the honey brand away.

'It is $30 Manuka honey, and it's medicinal-level. That's usually really expensive,' a shopper shared.

Popular beauty product Lucas' Papaw Ointments also got encased in security boxes at Coles.

Watch Samantha Wynn Greenstone's discovery here:

Supermarkets locking everyday items away on shelves raised questions about loss prevention and customer convenience in retail.

As the mundane shopping experiences continue to evolve, it's clear that what may seem bizarre to some is simply a reality for others.
Have you seen locked-up items during your shopping trips? Does it surprise you to see everyday products secured like high-value items? Don't keep your thoughts and opinions tucked away—share them with us in the comments section below!