CVS Unveiled Their Solution To Those Locked Cabinets, And People Have A Lot Of Thoughts

Matt Stopera
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We're in the midst of a cabinet epidemic.

Store aisle with over-the-counter medications like Advil and Tylenol behind glass cases, showcasing common pain relief options
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From toothpaste...

Store shelf filled with various toothpaste brands and types, each labeled with price tags and promotional signs
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...to vitamins.

Store aisle with locked supplements behind glass; a sign reads "Need Help? Press button."
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Everything is locked up!

Store aisle with air fresheners and cleaners locked behind clear panels. A person squats near the end of the aisle
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They even got the deo.

Store shelf with deodorants locked behind glass. A tweet jokes about having to request customer service, humorously implying embarrassment

Well, a CVS test program in NYC is trying to fix it.

Map showing locations in Manhattan for a CVS Anti-Theft App pilot program, highlighting areas in New Jersey and Queens
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ABC7 in NYC posted about it on TikTok:

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Basically, you download the app, connect to the CVS store's Wi-Fi, get a barcode, scan that barcode, and voila! The door opens.

A person uses a phone with the CVS Pharmacy app to unlock a case containing lotion products
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People have a lot of thoughts about this one!

Comment by Alexa Nicole with strawberry emoji: "That's so many steps no thanks." Liked by 691 people, 16 hours ago
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"Tired of downloading apps for everything," this person said.

Comment by user "Panda" with a panda emoji: "Tired of downloading apps for everything." 14 hours ago, 184 likes
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"How much personal information you have to share for this access??" another person asked.

Comment questioning how much personal information is needed for access, with 559 likes and 16-hour-old timestamp
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And this person said the obvious: "They could really expedite the process by removing the glass and lock."

Comment on social media post: "They could really expedite the process by removing the glass and lock."
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I'm personally with this person because I don't think I've ever connected to a store's Wi-Fi.

Comment by Rio007: "Connect to the store WiFi... no thanks." 59 likes, 16 hours ago
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Thoughts, feelings, concerns?

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