The Growing Concern of Retail Worker Retention
Lead: Frontline retail workers in the US are on the brink of mass exodus, with a shocking 59% considering...
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Central Co-op Urges Legislative Reform to Address Alarming Rise in Retail Crime
Lead: Central Co-op is leading the charge to protect shopworkers by urging MPs to criminalize assaults on retail employees...
Retail Worker Abuse Surges: Government Urged to Act on Rising Violence and Theft
Violence and abuse against retail workers skyrocketed 50% last year, reaching 1,300 incidents daily, as reported by the British...
Retail News Roundup: John Lewis Salary Changes, Virgin Wines Growth, and Tesco Delivery Disruptions
John Lewis employees may face smaller pay rises as part of a turnaround strategy, with management gaining control over...
Retail News Roundup: Acquisitions, Petition, and Expanding Workforce
Next acquires FatFace for £115.2m, retaining its autonomy; JD Sports considers divesting designer clothing division; Authentic Brands supports AARC...
12,000+ Signatures Support Tesco’s Petition to Criminalize Abuse Against Retail Workers
A petition calling for violence or abuse against retail workers to become a standalone criminal offense has gained over...
Retail Industry Welcomes Labour’s Stance on Shoplifting and Retail Worker Safety
In a recent announcement at the Labour party conference, Sir Keir Starmer revealed plans to create a new offense...
Tesco Staff Equipped with Body Cameras Amid Rising Assaults; CEO Calls for Legal Change
Tesco CEO Ken Murphy confirms the use of body-worn cameras for staff due to a 30% increase in physical...
Rising Costs Lead to Increase in Retail Worker Abuse, Survey Finds
In a recent report by ITV news, the cost of living crisis has led to an increase in abuse...
Retail Crime and Abuse Surge During Pandemic: £1.5bn Cost to Industry
In a shocking revelation, the British Retail Consortium reports that retail workers faced a "huge" increase in violence and...