Latest ShopSafe insight and analysis – Page 7
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Features and analysisIllegal tobacco and vapes seized in Dartford and Swanley
Sniffer dogs aided teams of officers on shop inspections to uncover the contraband
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Features and analysisMiddlesbrough store selling illicit tobacco issued with Closure Order
5,750 illicit cigarettes and 2.1kg of illicit hand-rolling tobacco were found at the store
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Features and analysisLocal shops report record levels of theft over last year
New figures from the Association of Convenience Stores have revealed record levels of shop theft being committed against convenience retailers
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Dear JacRetailer suffers hate crime victimisation
Sukbhinder Singh and his family have become victims of a campaign of online abuse
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Features and analysisCo-op signs up to Mayor of London’s Women’s Night Safety Charter
Local shops in all areas are encouraged to take part in the charter
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Features and analysisNisa celebrates International Women’s Day 2023
The group is hosting several events to embrace equity
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Interviews and Profiles140,000 illegal cigarettes seized at Lincolnshire stores
The illicit tobacco was seized following an intelligence-led raid by the authorities
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Features and analysisAbuse and violence against retail workers almost doubles
The British Retail Consortium’s Crime survey has revealed “appalling” levels of abuse and violence against staff
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op donates £135,000 to tackle the causes of crime
The Safer Neighbourhood Fund has provided support to 18 community groups
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Features and analysisHMRC pulls plug on illegal alcohol factory
An illegal alcohol factory capable of producing up to 150 bottles of fake vodka every hour has been dismantled by HMRC
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Features and analysisPolicing chief says tackling retail crime is a priority
Policing minister Chris Philp believes all victims of retail crime should be offered the opportunity to complete victim and business impact statements
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Features and analysisOne Stop launches 2023 scholarship programme
The programme is now in its fourth year
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Features and analysisIllicit tobacco worth €17m seized in France
More than 100 tonnes of illegal tobacco products have been seized from an underground factory in France
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Features and analysisIllicit tobacco factory dismantled following £1m haul
A HMRC and Police Scotland led to the closure of the factory that was described as the biggest-ever in the country
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Features and analysisImpact of retail crime highlighted by sector
The Federation of Independent Retailers has called on the Minister of State for Policing to do more to protect store owners
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Features and analysisA fifth of small business owners are battling depression, finds research
The survey also found that over half are feeling stressed as the cost-of-living crisis piles on the pressure
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Features and analysisCompany Shop Group announces Owen McLellan as new MD
He will take over from outgoing managing director Steph McGinty who takes on the role of sourcing and partnerships director
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OpinionWhat are the challenges and opportunities for retailers in 2023?
James Lowman of the ACS looks at some of the challenges facing retailers over the next year
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Features and analysisSGF partners with GroceryAid to help provide support to industry
Through the partnership, those working in retail in Scotland will have access to access to support such as financial guidance and advice, online health and wellbeing support, counselling and the free helpline
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Features and analysisFWD cash and carry crime campaign supported by Metropolitan Police
Relaunching the campaign, the FWD has published new leaflets and posters outlining simple actions retailers can take to keep their belongings safe