Walk into any major pharmacy or grocery store today, and you’ll likely see a perplexing sight: everyday hygiene products like razors, deodorant, and toothpaste locked behind plexiglass cases as though they were precious gems. Meanwhile, essential food items like milk, bread, and produce remain freely accessible. Why the discrepancy?
The Diamond-Water Paradox in Retail Security
Walk into any major pharmacy or grocery store today, and you’ll likely see a perplexing sight: everyday hygiene products like razors, deodorant, and toothpaste locked behind plexiglass cases as though they were precious gems. Meanwhile, essential food items like milk, bread, and produce remain freely accessible. Why the discrepancy?