Asda on brink of huge new change in UK supermarkets

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 Asda is considering a rollout of new vending machines in its stores as it attempts to curb shoplifting. The ...
Vending Times

British supermarket testing vending machines to thwart shoplifters

British supermarket chain Asda is exploring the use of vending machines to secure high-theft items, including products such ...

Shoplifting seagull filmed pilfering Asda store in North Wales

A herring gull nicknamed “Steven Seagull” has been raiding a convenience store in Wyke Regis, Dorset, for over six years.

Asda considers vending machines to fight shoplifting

Asda is drawing up proposals to put perfume and batteries into vending machines to stop criminals stealing them from shelves ...

Asda considers adding vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of items

Asda is drawing up proposals to add vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of certain items ...

Asda seagull thief works out how to use Welsh supermarket's automatic doors on daily raids

A repeat offender seagull has been repeatedly targeting an Asda supermarket to steal food. Having worked out how to navigate ...

Supermarket giant could put shop staples behind vending machines in bid to fight shoplifting

ASDA could put staples behind vending machines in a bid to fight shoplifting. The supermarket is currently in talks about ...

Asda trial putting 'high-theft' items in vending machines to combat shoplifting

It follows a trial at a store in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, where it uses vending machines to sell cigarettes.
Birmingham Mail

Asda could put staples behind vending machines in bid to fight shoplifting

UK supermarkets could put staples behind vending machines in a bid to fight shoplifting. Asda is currently in talks about installing the machines across its stores for high-value products that are ...