I refuse to buy anything locked behind a case at a location that is supposed to be a convenience.<p>Pretty much all drug stores are convenience locations located near grocery stores, Targets, local shops, shopping centers etc.<p>If Walgreens wants to put my favorite deodorant or razors behind a box in an understaffed location (because they've replaced multiple employees with a self check out) I'll just get a less good alternative elsewhere, order my favorite online, and be sure to track my usage so I don't run out next time.
TL;DR:<p>* Walgreens experienced a lot of shrinkage.<p>* They took steps to prevent shrinkage.<p>* Shrinkage went down.<p>* "Looks like we didn't need to take those steps to prevent shrinkage after all, silly us!"