"Concern shouldn't be how much money they are making on condoms, but on the safety of the surrounding community and if they are able to access condoms," she said.
Mike DeAngelis, CVS corporate communications manager, said if the entire condom offering was unlocked the store would never have the condoms in stock anyway because of theft.
"They're locked in stores that have had a high shoplifting rate. A lot of times it's not individuals; it's actually organized retail theft," he said. "What this will do is still allow us to protect the large-count boxes ... but still have a small display."
He said the locked display is only present in stores with targeted retail theft, which happens to occur in low-income areas.
"We always try to listen to our customers and the community. We need to strike a balance between our products and customer needs," DeAngelis added.
Winnie Cantor, a Georgetown freshman, said he doesn't understand why locking up condoms is a concern.
"I think it's fair to lock up if people are actually stealing, because I think if one is mature enough to have sex, they are mature enough to ask for condoms."
Mike DeAngelis, CVS corporate communications manager, said if the entire condom offering was unlocked the store would never have the condoms in stock anyway because of theft.
"They're locked in stores that have had a high shoplifting rate. A lot of times it's not individuals; it's actually organized retail theft," he said. "What this will do is still allow us to protect the large-count boxes ... but still have a small display."
He said the locked display is only present in stores with targeted retail theft, which happens to occur in low-income areas.
"We always try to listen to our customers and the community. We need to strike a balance between our products and customer needs," DeAngelis added.
Winnie Cantor, a Georgetown freshman, said he doesn't understand why locking up condoms is a concern.
"I think it's fair to lock up if people are actually stealing, because I think if one is mature enough to have sex, they are mature enough to ask for condoms."
