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...
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Co-op Introduces Secure Tills and AI Tech to Combat Rising Retail Crime
Co-op plans to install over 200 secure till kiosks and AI technology to combat rising in-store crime, following a...
Retail Theft Surges to 20-Year High: £1.7bn Losses and Tougher Laws Called For
Shoplifting incidents in the UK have reached a 20-year high, with over 400,000 cases reported in the year up...
UK Retail News Roundup: Affordable Housing Controversy, Farfetch Acquisition, and Shoplifting Crackdown
John Lewis faces backlash over its affordable housing plans in Bromley, with only 10% of flats designated as such,...
New ‘Zero Tolerance’ Plan to Combat Rising Shoplifting Rates
In response to the rising number of shoplifting incidents, reaching over 1,000 per day, authorities have unveiled a "zero...
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...
Retailers Demand Action on Rising Retail Crime and Worker Abuse
Retail bosses from 88 companies have written to Home Secretary Suella Braverman demanding action on rising retail crime rates....
Aldi Introduces Body Cameras for Staff Amid Shoplifting Surge
Aldi CEO Giles Hurley reveals plans to equip staff with body cameras to combat rising shoplifting incidents, following similar...
Co-op Extends Anti-Theft Dummy Displays to Combat Rising Crime
Co-op is expanding its trial of anti-theft, empty packaging for targeted products on shelves to combat rising crime driven...
John Lewis Boss Calls for Royal Commission Review of Town Centres Amid Looting Fears
John Lewis boss Dame Sharon White warns that high streets could become "looting grounds" for criminals if no action...