Latest Crime & Security insight and analysis – Page 13
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Features and analysis
ACS urges caution on National Minimum Wage increases
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for a cautious approach to any increases in the National Living Wage
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Have your say on business crime
A survey has been launched to help improve and enhance the effectiveness of business crime reduction efforts across the country
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New laws to protect retail staff come into force
The retail industry has welcomed the changes but urged more reporting of crimes
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Rising cost of living forces retail staff to skip meals
One in four retail workers are skipping meals every month to pay bills, according to USDAW research
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Retailer’s call for justice ignored
Subhash Varambhia has been the victim of repeated offences with no satisfactory resolution
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Trading Standards teams increase illicit tobacco investigations
Blackpool Trading Standards has quadrupled visits to stores to check for illicit tobacco
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ACS publishes customer service guidance
The Everyone Welcome Guide provides advice on how to provide a welcoming environment for all customers
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Midcounties Co-op invests £1m in crime prevention measures
The group has created a dedicated Safe Stores team within the Society and is rolling out state-of-the-art technology
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New shopworker protection law given Royal Assent
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act received Royal Assent on 28 April
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National Convenience Show: What were the key learnings from the Retailer Hub?
Over three days retailers had the opportunity to share best practices and discuss the key topics impacting the convenience sector
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ACS launches People Hub employment resource for members
The package will help support effective staff recruitment, retention and progression
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Scotmid sponsors Menopause Festival
Scotmid has been announced as a prime sponsor of the world’s only Menopause Festival, #FlushFest2022
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ACS calls on retailers to participate in National Living Wage survey
Retailers’ views will form part of the ACS submission to the Low Pay Commission
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New measures to tighten the sale of knives and corrosive substances introduced
The measures are aimed at online sales of knives and corrosive substances
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Co-op launches menopause support guide for managers
The group is sharing the menopause support guide to other businesses free of charge
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Illicit tobacco purchased by 71% of UK smokers
Research by the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association found that 71% of consumers bought illicit tobacco over the past year
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‘Energy market is broken’: leading Scottish politician warns of imbalance in sector
Anas Sarwar MSP said businesses are vulnearable to the rise in energy prices
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Government research highlights link between pandemic and rising crime
Nearly half (46%) of retailers saw an increase in levels of violence and assault during the first year of the pandemic
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Counterfeit ‘Wonka Bars’ warning issued by FSA
The counterfeit bars may be unsafe to eat
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The Retail Trust launches anti-harassment certification
The charity has joined forces with law firm Foot Anstey to create the certification