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Most places allow reusable bags and have self-checkout. These businesses have to factor in additional theft as being worthwhile compared to the savings on labor.
I use my own bag a lot of the time because my usual grocery store (ShopRite) doesn't put out baskets anymore. I don't want a cart or need a cart, I want a basket, but they're never out anymore. Like, they're just gone...
So either put the baskets back out, or accept we're going to use our reusable bags as baskets. Granted, I flip mine upside down in front of the self checkout camera to show I'm not stealing, but ffs... Just put the baskets back. ๐ญ
Sure, but it doesn't mean they're not going to think you're stealing and follow you around and/or give you shit.
I'm sure there are a ton of factors at play here, including the general area where the store is, and the person's skin color.
Current laws in america mean all they can do is document any instances of theft.
Most the time noone looks at anyone specifically until a serious and repeated pattern is made, and even after that its likely nothing happens.