Latest Crime & Security insight and analysis – Page 16
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Features and analysis
ShopKind campaign urges support for retail staff
New research has found that 38% of shoppers have witnessed violence and abuse against shopworkers.
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Features and analysis
Major illicit tobacco seizure made in Northamptonshire
44,000 cigarettes and five kilos of hand-rolling tobacco have been seized from two premises in Northamptonshire.
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Features and analysis
Anger over lack of action on crimes against retail staff
Amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill to better protect retail staff have been withdrawn in a House of Lords debate.
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Features and analysis
Nine out of ten retail staff experienced verbal abuse
USDAW research has revealed that incidents of abuse, threats and violence against retail staff are on the rise
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News
Blakemore sales dip due to Covid-19 disruptions
The group saw a 5% dip in sales for the year to 24 April.
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Product News
Dettol makes wipes range biodegradable
Dettol has announced all of its disinfecting wipes in the UK market will be biodegradable, meaning more sustainable choices will be available for customers.
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Features and analysis
Sussex Police creates Business Crime Team
The team has been set up to focus on tackling business crime via partnerships and new technology
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Features and analysis
Nisa partners with GroceryAid to raise awareness
The symbol group is providing information on GroceryAid resources
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Features and analysis
Welsh government to introduce stricter Covid-19 measures
Stricter measures are to be put into place as Covid-19 infections increase.
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Features and analysis
CJ Lang & Son reports strong year following growth strategy
The group has overcome “significant change in the retail landscape” to grow turnover.
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Features and analysis
Local shops pledge support for women’s night safety charter
The ACS has signed up to the Women’s Safety Night Charter, which is part of the London Mayor’s ‘tackling violence against women and girls’ strategy.
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Features and analysis
Central England Co-op to close stores on Boxing Day
Central England Co-op is saying a festive thank-you to its frontline retail workers by closing the majority of its stores on Boxing Day.
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Features and analysis
Budget 2021: what it means for retailers
Business rates and National Minimum Wage increases dominated the Budget 2021 agenda amongst convenience retailers.
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Features and analysis
Operation CeCe cracks down on illicit tobacco trade
Operation CeCe has led to the seizure of more than £2.7m worth of illegal tobacco products in the first half of 2021.
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Features and analysis
Low-cost Covid-19 tests now available through Collect+ network
Consumers can order Randox Covid-19 tests through 30 Collect+ stores.
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Features and analysis
Allan Leighton appointed new president of GroceryAid
Leighton will succeed Charles Wilson as president from January 2022.
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Features and analysis
Shoppers encouraged to think independent as High Street Scheme rolls out in Northern Ireland
£100 pre-paid cards have been sent out to Northern Irish shoppers
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Dear Jac
When social media gets out of hand for a retailer
Jac Roper witnesses a retailer under fire on social media.
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Features and analysis
Booker strike action suspended pending vote
The planned strike by Booker drivers has been suspended following negotiations.
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Dear Jac
Coping with insurance conundrums
Jac Roper hears from a retailer who is faced with insurance issues following two burglaries at their store.