Elkjรธp Store in Stavanger Implemented Receipt Checks on Tuesday Amid Reported Theft Increase
Stavanger,Norway โ- December 3,2025 – Elkjรธp’s central Stavangerโ location took the unusual step of requiring all customers to present a receipt before exiting the store onโ Tuesday,December 2,2025,a measure implemented in response to a reported increase โคin theft. The unprecedented check, which affected all shoppers, lasted for several hours and sparked discussion amongโข customers.
The temporary policy reflects a growing concern among โretailers regarding inventory loss,especiallyโ during the busy pre-holiday shopping season. While Elkjรธp has not disclosed specific figuresโ regarding the increase in theft, the decision to implement such a widespread check indicates a significant disruption to normalโ operations and a proactive attempt to address the issue. The incident highlightsโข the challenges faced by brick-and-mortar โฃstores in balancing โsecurity measures with customer experience.
According to a captionโ accompanying a photograph of the scene taken by Erlend Falk, Elkjรธp implemented theโฃ measures in central Stavanger. The store did not โimmediately respond to requests for comment โฃregarding the duration of the checks or the specific โtriggers that prompted โthe โaction. Elkjรธp, a leading electronics retailer in the Nordic countries, operatesโ over 400 stores across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands. The company is owned by the British retail group Currys.
