Latest ShopSafe insight and analysis – Page 8
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Features and analysis
Illicit 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 analysis
Impact 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 analysis
A 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 analysis
Company 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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Opinion
What 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 analysis
SGF 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 analysis
FWD 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
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Features and analysis
Central Co-op reinforces its commitment to colleague safety
The group rolled out bodycams to a further 38 stores in 2022
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Features and analysis
Illicit tobacco worth £3m seized in HMRC factory raid
More than 8.5 tonnes of illicit tobacco has been seized from a factory in Leicester by HMRC
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Features and analysis
Retail Trust launches new campaign to support abused shopworkers
One in three shopworkers have subjected to weekly abuse from shoppers according to new research by the Retail Trust
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Dear Jac
Can camera technology deal with dimmed store lights?
Advice on saving energy may have an unintended consequence on store security
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Features and analysis
West Midlands Spar retailers could attract new recruits through A.F. Blakemore initiative
The group is expanding its development scheme to support 18-24 year olds into employment
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Features and analysis
Former retailer jailed for selling illicit tobacco
Mansour Muhammed Omar was given a 30-month jail sentence after 750,000 illicit cigarettes were found by Trading Standards
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Features and analysis
Southern Co-op teams up with Portsmouth local authorities to offer prolific offenders support
It is hoped that those who are receptive to treatment and support will break free from a cycle of offending
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Dear Jac
Milk theft raises liability question for retailer
A stolen milk delivery has caused friction between a retailer and their supplier
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Features and analysis
Local Shop Report 2022: Convenience sector resilient despite challenging times
The ACS’s latest report covers convenience stores’ investment, staffing, product mix, technology and service offerings
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Features and analysis
Guidance for small businesses for the State Funeral published
There will be a bank holiday for the entire United Kingdom on 19 September to mark the Queen’s passing
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Features and analysis
Southern Co-op launches second round of community fund to tackle crime
Southern Co-op is to make £120,000 available for local community projects that tackle the causes of crime
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Dear Jac
Former retailer in billing dispute with CCTV provider
A retailer who has closed his store is still getting billed by his CCTV provider
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Features and analysis
Police and Crime Commissioners urged to take crime seriously
More than 100 retail leaders signed a letter to Police and Crime Commissioners urging them to make retail crime a priority