Ensuring a Safe Christmas for Retail Workers: BRC’s Call to Action
As Black Friday and the festive season approach, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) urges the public to stand against...
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Retail Workers Seek Support Amid Rising Violence and Looting
Retail workers in England and Northern Ireland are increasingly fearing for their safety as riots continue across towns, leading...
Retail Staff and Employers Urge Protection Against Rising Violence and Abuse in Northern Ireland Shops
In Northern Ireland, retail workers face an "epidemic" of violence and abuse due to a doubling of shoplifting since...
Shoplifting Cases Decline, but Challenges Remain for Retailers
Lead: Retailers are facing a new challenge as customer theft remains a significant issue, with 26% reporting incidents in...
BRC Urges PCC Candidates to Take Action Against Retail Crime
Lead: The British Retail Consortium (BRC) urges Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) candidates to make crucial pledges to combat...
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...
Waitrose and John Lewis Offer Perks to Police in Fight Against Shoplifting and Violence
In an effort to combat rising violence against staff and shoplifting, Waitrose and John Lewis are now offering free...
John Lewis Trains Staff to Combat Rising Shoplifting Violence
John Lewis is stepping up efforts to combat shoplifting as reports of the crime rise, with head of security...
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...
Retailers Urge PM to Support Law Against Retail Violence Amid Rising Concerns
In a letter to the UK's Prime Minister, over 100 top retailers urge support for an amendment to the...