Originally Posted by
bikenh
If I'm stopping at a Wal-Mart/grocery store...thus far, I haven't thought much about it. The traffic flow is so high plus with all the hidden cameras facing the parking lot generally most people wouldn't think of stealing the bike. I park it right beside the front door anyways to make it more visible and more noticable if anyone does decide they want to run off with it.
Since I'm a full-time commuter, I go into Walmart almost weekly. I carry a lightweight
ABUS Combiloop, which I use to lock up against one of the sign posts or cart stalls in front where there is a good view of the cameras. I'll take anything of high-value into the store with me.
If I'm touring, I'll slip some zipties to bind the handles of the panniers to the racks to discourage someone from snatching a pannier off the bike as they walk by. None of this is strong security, but it discourages the opportunistic thief; i.e. someone who is not necessarily looking for something to steal, but may be tempted by a soft target.