All Crime articles – Page 44
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NewsOne Stop franchise opens in former Police Station
Retailers in the Welsh village of Llanberis have completely transformed a former 1940s police station and jail into a new One Stop franchise.
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Product NewsBodyVerde launches five sensitive skin treatments
BodyVerde, the sensitive skin treatment brand, has made five of its leading products available to UK retailers for the first time.
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NewsPolice and Crime Commissioners commit to tackling retail crime
Almost all Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) elected on May 5 have given their commitment to a series of measures by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) to tackle local retail crime.
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NewsRetail sector has highest crime rates, says official report
Convenience retailers and the wholesale sectors have higher crime rates than any other sector, according to figures released today as part of the Home Office’s Commercial Victimisation survey.
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NewsSGF to meet Police Scotland over Glasgow retail crime
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation is set to meet with Police Scotland following the murder of Asad Shah and other recent assaults on retailers in Glasgow.
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NewsMinisters urge stores to engage with police
Ministers have urged retailers to do more to report crime and lobby their Police and Crime Commissioners ahead of the PCC elections on 5 May, as new figures reveal that crime against local shops is costing an estimated £122m.
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BlogStamping out crime
Crime is a significant burden on retailers’ businesses and the ACS wants more action to prevent it, writes chief executive James Lowman.
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NewsRetailers support volunteer police plan
Retailers have backed plans to give new powers to volunteer police as crime statistics reveal the highest level of shop theft since 2003.
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NewsACS and Crimestoppers offer reward for armed robber identity
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) and Crimestoppers are offering a reward of up to £10,000 to identify a man believed responsible for a series of robberies across Birmingham and the Black Country.
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BlogWork with the police
By doing our bit and supporting the local policing team, bonds are strengthened and we can make the best of a bad job, writes Samantha Coldbeck.
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Dear Jac
J'accuse! This ex-policeman's lot is not a happy one
The c-store sector must add DIY policing to its skills-set…
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NewsSussex Police and Southern Co-op launch business wardens
Sussex Police have joined forces with the Southern Co-operative to target crime against local businesses in Littlehampton and Eastbourne.
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NewsRelief for retailers as Police budgets maintained
Retailers have breathed a sigh of relief that policing budgets will not be cut any deeper, with many store owners claiming that they are already suffering from poor police response times and damaging levels of shoplifting.
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Dear Jac
A free-to-use ATM can cost you money
Some councils are now collecting extra rates for hole-in-the-wall cash machines…
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NewsCrime-busting campaign seeks to grow illicit tobacco reports
Crimestoppers is seeking to boost illicit tobacco reporting with a new campaign focusing on the link between illegal cigarettes and organised crime.
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NewsWiltshire Police warn local businesses of fake money
Wiltshire Police are appealing for information after a number of incidents have been reported regarding the use of fake notes in the county.
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NewsReporting crime: The matter of facts
Police cutbacks and rising crime mean it’s vital retailers provide clear evidence of crimes they report. Here’s how to present a watertight case.
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NewsPhone app to help retailers manage crime impact
Palmer & Harvey’s loss prevention consultancy DRS has created a smartphone app to help retailers report and manage the impact of crime more easily.
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NewsSpar retailer hails symbol group's response to ATM theft
A Spar retailer has praised the “incredible” response from his symbol group after thieves ram-raided his store and stole his ATM.
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NewsRetailers reward ATM use with charity donations
Nisa retailers Anish and Jamie Keshwara have embarked on a new charitable initiative which will see them donate money to local good causes each time a customer withdraws money from their free to use in-store cash machines.