> This seems like a failed opportunity for Walgreens to pilot some kind of "deposit" like gas pumps do. Walk into the Walgreens and run your card with a $75 deposit, or sign in with an ID, etc.

Why is the failure Walgreens'? Forcing customers to show ID or provide a credit card would make for a horrible customer experience and inevitably lead to confrontations involving staff.

Maybe if communities where shoplifting has basically been sanctioned lose enough stores, residents will force change.