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All Crime articles – Page 20
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Features and analysisLondon Mayor’s support for retail workers welcomed by industry
London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s support for retail workers in the fight against abuse has been applauded by the sector.
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Advice GuideHow to deal with an abusive customer
Retailers and their staff are too often the target for abuse. Do you know how to diffuse a situation or how to report it properly?
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Features and analysisSussex Police and Co-op crime reporting scheme sees success
A new crime recording scheme has led to an increase in reports to police and arrests.
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Features and analysisWarrington stores closed following illicit tobacco investigation
Closure orders have been imposed on two stores in Warrington following a raid by Cheshire Constabulary.
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Features and analysis1.2 million incidents of abuse against shop workers recorded during pandemic
Nine out of ten shop workers have been victim of abuse over the past year, new Association of Convenience Stores research has found.
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Features and analysisBetter protection demanded for shop workers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for tougher sentencing to address attacks against shop workers.
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Features and analysisAbuse against shop workers rises during pandemic
USDAW research has found that 88% of shop workers suffered verbal abuse during 2020.
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Features and analysisScottish retailers urged to report all crimes
The Scottish retail sector has launched a new campaign urging store owners and staff to report all crimes.
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Features and analysisACS urges tougher sanctions on illicit tobacco
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for tougher enforcement, citing the detrimental impact that the illicit trade has on legitimate retailers.
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Interviews and ProfilesFury at lenient sentence for shopworker attack
A suspended sentence and fine for an attack on a shopworker has led to anger from the store manager.
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OpinionIs technology the answer to protecting shopworkers?
Tom Downes, CEO of Quail Digital, explains how technology can play a pivotal role in the safeguarding of all employees working on the shop floor.
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Features and analysisViolence against shopworkers highlighted by small business minister
The rising number of incidents of abuse and violence against shopworkers has attracted the attention of government.
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Features and analysisRetail industry unites to urge better protection for shopworkers
The CEOs of the leading retail businesses have written to the government calling for more protection from abuse.
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Features and analysisLack of face coverings high among customers in convenience
Research has found that a lack of face coverings is going unchallenged in convenience.
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OpinionUnmasking the truth behind face coverings
Owner of Earthfare in Dorset, Andrew Quinlan pleads for the face coverings dilemma to be solved.
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Features and analysisJTI reports high levels of responsible retailing in Brighton
Strong responsible retailing compliance reported in Brighton by JTI
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Features and analysisWidespread praise for passing of retail workers protection legislation in Scotland
The retail industry has praised the Scottish Parliament for voting to support the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill.
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NewsConvenience retailers urged to stay safe in face covering row
Independent retailers have been urged not to put themselves at risk to enforce face covering guidelines despite mounting pressure.
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Dear JacIs technology the key to getting police involved?
Following her recent report on retail crime and police responses, Jac receives an offer of support for store owners.
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Features and analysisParliamentary Inquiry into violence and abuse towards retail workers launched
A Parliamentary Inquiry into violence and abuse towards retail workers and responsive action to it has been launched.
