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Man jailed following robbery at Co-op store in Northamptonshire
A man has been jailed for five years and seven months over a knife-wielding robbery at a Co-op Group store in Northamptonshire.
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Retailer and employee jailed for illicit tobacco crimes
An unscrupulous retailer and his store worker, who between them have been found guilty of multiple serious offences relating to the possession and supply of illicit tobacco, have both been sentenced to jail.
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Man jailed over knife-wielding robbery at Halifax c-store
A man has been jailed for three years over a knife-wielding robbery at a convenience store in Halifax.
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ACS online survey helps retailers respond to call for evidence on crime
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched an online survey to help retailers respond to the Home Office’s call for evidence on violence and abuse against shop staff.
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Why reporting crime is crucial
It is key that we take this opportunity to highlight the cost of crime not only in terms of financial loss, but its human impact, writes ACS chief executive James Lowman.
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Retailers urged to report theft as recorded shoplifting incidents drop
Retailers are being reminded to report all incidents of shop theft after new official figures revealed that the number of shoplifting crimes recorded by police in England and Wales fell by 3% in the 12 months to December 2018.
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Arrest made following knife-wielding raid at North East Premier store
A man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery following a raid at a convenience store in Washington, Tyne and Wear.
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Northern Ireland ATM attacks "beyond critical", says Retail NI
A recent surge in ATM attacks in Northern Ireland is now “beyond critical” and has cost retailers in excess of £1m since Christmas, according to trade association Retail NI.
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Gun-wielding c-store robber evades Norfolk Police
A gun-wielding robber has evaded capture following an armed robbery at a Premier store in Norfolk.
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FSA urges vigilance as food hygiene rating scam circulates
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is urging retailers in England and Wales to be on their guard against a new food hygiene rating scam which could leave them out of pocket and under pressure.
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Illicit traders prosecuted as Track and Trace laws loom
Just weeks before new Track and Trace laws designed to bring the illicit tobacco trade to heel are introduced, a fresh spate of retailers and individuals have been prosecuted for the crime.
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MPs call for action against retail crime in parliamentary debate
MPs from across the political spectrum called on the government to take action against retail crime, in a debate in parliament on Thursday (11 April).
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Co-op removes single knives from sale amid crime wave
The Co-op Group has become the latest retailer to stop selling single kitchen knives in response to a rise in the number of fatal stabbings taking place across the UK.
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Ministers launch call for evidence to tackle violent retail crime
The government has published a consultation calling for evidence of abuse against shop staff to help shape its response to violent retail crime.
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MPs set to debate policy on preventing retail crime
MPs will debate policy on the prevention of retail crime in the House of Commons on 11 April.
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Man charged with murder of store owner Ravi Katharkamar
A man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of convenience store owner Ravi Katharkamar during a robbery in north-west London.
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Female store worker injured in Cheshire McColl's robbery
Cheshire Police are urging witnesses to come forward after a store worker was injured during an armed robbery at a McColl’s store in Crewe.
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Opinion
Counting the cost of crime
Whenever we talk to retailers about the biggest issues they face on a day-to-day basis, the number one thing that comes up time and again is crime, writes the ACS chief executive.
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Teenager jailed over axe-wielding robbery in Surrey c-store
A teenager who threatened a female convenience store worker in Surrey with an axe has been jailed for 44 months.
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Second man arrested over murder of Ravi Katharkamar
A second man has been arrested following the fatal stabbing of convenience store owner Ravi Katharkamar during a robbery in north-west London.