Wegmans breaks silence on ‘chilling’ anti-theft measure after customers slam grocer for keeping their faces on file

WEGMANS has finally addressed fury over a “chilling” anti-theft move after shoppers accused the grocer of keeping their faces on file.

The retailer insisted the technology is about store security, not tracking everyday customers.

In New York City, Wegmans said it complies with local rules by posting signs that alert shoppers to the surveillance.

New signage at the chain’s Manhattan and Brooklyn locations earlier this month warned that biometric data could be collected from anyone who enters…

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