Retail crime “spiralling out of control”
January 31, 2025 7:49 amThe British Retail Consortium has warned that retail crime is at its highest level on record as it publishes the results of its annual crime survey.... View Article
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Poundland cracks down on in-store crime with new campaign
January 13, 2025 7:55 amPoundland is investing in a new initiative to help combat increasing shop theft and the abuse and harassment of its staff. As part of its ‘Against... View Article
The King’s Speech: A new dawn for Retail?
July 18, 2024 8:57 amKing Charles’ speech earlier today has unveiled significant legislative plans impacting the retail sector, sparking widespread reactions from industry leaders and community stakeholders. The announcement of... View Article
New West End Company launches manifesto for growth ahead of General Election
June 10, 2024 8:01 amNew West End Company has launched a manifesto ahead of the General Election as it looks to highlight a range of policy priorities and recommendations for... View Article
BP invests in staff safety by rolling out body cameras to stores with higher levels of crime
April 18, 2024 7:54 amBP has invested in the security of its retail teams by introducing body-worn cameras at stores experiencing higher levels of abuse and crime. The move is... View Article
Finally, a historic victory: New law shields Shop Workers from assault
April 10, 2024 5:27 pmIn a historic and much-celebrated move, the UK government has announced the introduction of a groundbreaking law, making the assault of shop workers a specific criminal... View Article
Fed welcomes new report aimed at tackling retail crime
March 13, 2024 3:08 pmThe Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) says it is pleased to see police and crime commissioners (PCCS) across England and Wales are responding to its... View Article
Rising tide of violence against Shop Workers sparks urgent calls for government action
February 14, 2024 4:51 pmIn a concerning trend reflecting the growing vulnerability of retail staff, incidents of violence against shop workers have surged by a staggering 50% in just one... View Article
Top Tips for showcasing your Loss Prevention Team in the Team of the Year Award
February 9, 2024 12:00 pmConsidering entry to The People in Retail Awards 2024? Here are 3 tips to showcase your people-centric excellence: To submit an entry for Team of the Year in... View Article
