Latest ShopSafe insight and analysis – Page 10
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Features and analysis
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
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Croydon Council seizes illicit tobacco worth more than £175,000
Croydon Council trading standards and HM Revenue and Customs teamed up with specialist detection dogs to track down and seize the illegal tobacco
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40 million counterfeit cigarettes seized in Belgian Europol raid
It is believed the cigarettes were destined for the UK and French black markets
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Bradford retailer jailed for selling illicit tobacco
Mohammad Riaz of Sunrise Supermarket has been jailed for selling illicit tobacco
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Test purchase situation leads to retailer leaving Camelot
A National Lottery test purchase situation turned ugly between a retailer and the mystery shopper
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Store Group adds to management team
Mital Morar’s Store Group has appointed a new COO and CFO to help with expansion plans
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Are safety screens here to stay?
Safety screens were introduced as a temporary measure but with a £10m investment across the sector, could they become a permanent fixture in stores?
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Geek Bar tackles counterfeit vape sellers on social media
Geek Bar has launched an online campaign aimed at rogue suppliers and producers of non-compliant and counterfeit products
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Convenience stores reach record investment in crime prevention measures
The UK’s local shops have invested a record £246m in crime prevention measures over the last year
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Usdaw staff survey highlights lack of faith in reporting crime
61% of respondents said they were not confident that reporting abuse, threats and violence will make a difference
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Retail crime scheme success in West Midlands
The scheme is a partnership between police, rehabilitation centres and retailers
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Government highlights role of local shops in tackling loneliness
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has highlighted the role of local shops in tackling loneliness
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Retail staff attacked during store robbery
Five teenagers arrested in connection with an attempted robbery on an off-licence in Wrexham
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Shopworker attacks lead to jail sentence
Craig Johnson has been jailed for two store robberies that saw shop staff assaulted
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Apprenticeship Levy reform urged by BRC
The BRC said the current Apprenticeship Levy system is “no longer fit for purpose”