Harris Teeter is the latest among Washington, D.C. supermarkets to impose stricter controls to reduce theft.  Customers will now have to present receipts before leaving any of the three designated Harris Teeter stores.  The company has also banned duffel bags, backpacks, and roller bags from the store. 

These restrictions follow similar action by Safeway, Giant and CVS.  A Harris Teeter spokesperson noted that the policies were to “maintain a safe shopping experience”.  This is euphemism for deterring potential shoplifters.