Latest Crime & Security insight and analysis – Page 21
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Features and analysisATM transactions back on the rise
ATM transactions are up 18% however they have yet to return to pre-Covid-19 levels.
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Features and analysisCalls for Northern Ireland retail voucher scheme to be extended to the rest of the UK
Every adult in Northern Ireland will be given a £100 voucher to be spent on the high street.
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OpinionHow can an iPad help your business?
Our resident tech expert Richard Inglis looks at the flexibility offered by having a tablet in operation at your store.
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Features and analysisIndustry rallies behind Raj Aggarwal charity drive
Retailers and suppliers have pledged to #DoAsRajWouldDo in memory of the retailer.
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Features and analysisRetail industry joins together to launch ShopKind campaign
The #ShopKind campaign is urging the public to treat retail staff with respect.
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Features and analysisSlough retailer fined for illegal tobacco
A retailer in Slough will have to pay more than £5,000 after illicit tobacco was discovered in his store.
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Features and analysisACS urges more action to tackle violence against shopworkers
The group says the police and retail industry must work together more closely
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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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Features and analysisGovernment called on to expand home testing to convenience stores
The government has been called on to expand home testing to include local shops.
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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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PodcastDelving into Delivery: The Convenience Mix Podcast
Episode two sees our experts unpick the convenience store home delivery trend.
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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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Interviews and ProfilesHeroes of Lockdown: a celebration of the convenience channel
A year on from the start of the first lockdown, leading figures join Convenience Store to pay tribute to our sector as we launch our Heroes of Lockdown retailer interview series.
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Features and analysisHeroes of Lockdown: a year in review
We look back at some of the key national and sector happenings that hit the headlines since the first lockdown.
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Features and analysisSpar launches charity campaign in memory of Raj Aggarwal
The campaign is being led by A.F. Blakemore and Raj’s wife Sunita
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Features and analysisMore customers wearing face coverings in stores
Better adherence to face covering guidance amongst customers has been reported in the convenience channel.
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Dear JacCustomers confused over face covering guidance
Jac hears from a customer about face covering experiences.
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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.