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Over 300 offenders targeting c-stores brought to justice through NBCS Connect Direct scheme
The not-for-profit organisation launched the service in 2022 as an efficient avenue for its members to log incidents of theft, abuse and violence
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Entries now open for The Convenience Awards 2025
The Convenience Awards 2025 takes place on 19 March at The Victoria Warehouse in Manchester
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Shoplifting in Scotland reaches highest level in 10 years
According to the Recorded Crime in Scotland 2023-24 report, acts of theft have increased 41% in 10 years
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One third of shoppers witness incidents of theft in past year
The new findings come as the retail sector reported record levels of shoplifting over the past year, creating a costly challenge for businesses
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Labour commits to reviving standalone offence for attacking shopworkers
A new bill means the parliamentary process before it becomes law will have to start from scratch
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Lorry stowaways on the rise amid growing driver safety and food waste concerns
New Border Force data shows the number of lorry stowaways caught entering the UK is at its highest since 2019
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Replacing apprenticeship levy and a ‘genuine living wage’ among key Labour manifesto pledges
On pay, Labour will ‘make sure the minimum wage is a genuine living wage’, says the manifesto, by changing the remit of the Low Pay Commission to account for the cost of living
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Conservatives pledge retail crime clampdown and online rates rise
A Conservative win in the general election next month will also result in a year’s national service becoming compulsory for 18-year-olds
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Asda staff stabbed, spat on and threatened with syringes
Asda workers revealed they had been spat at, suffered broken bones, been hit with bottles and even faced death threats against them and their children
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Comment and Opinion
Tories’ slap in the face to shopworkers is future government’s win
Tory ministers have failed to keep their promise on the monumental legislation that would have made attacking a shopworker a standalone offence
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Five things you’ll learn from the retail crime webinar
The struggle to combat retail crime rumbles on, but what’s the solution?
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ACS warns of fakes as new King Charles banknotes enter circulation
The trade body has advised that convenience store owners visit the Bank of England website for information on spotting fake notes that might enter circulation from 5 June
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Analysis and Features
Labrador retail crime and Asda rebrand: this week on grocery social media
Asda unveiled a fresh rebrand and bread-stealing Labradors became Facebook celebs. What you missed this week on social media in the world of grocery
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Analysis and Features
What our industry is demanding from a general election
Key bodies in the food, grocery and farming sectors set out their priorities for an incoming government on issues such as the supply chain, retail crime, labour shortages, inflation and health
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Wholesale workers’ inclusion under Criminal Justice Bill marks ‘win’ for sector
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors is seeking confirmation that lorry drivers are in the scope as well
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Three ways to arrest the retail crime epidemic
Exclusive, free webinar answers the big questions around rising retail crime and violence
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How to win the war on retail crime: expert panel for free webinar revealed
The toll of crime and violence continues to be felt by grocery retail employees across the UK, with rates rising along with the appalling impact on workers on the ground. What’s the solution?
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Facewatch credited with reduction in theft at Morrisons Daily store
Prior to Facewatch’s installation, the Northampton-based store was losing £100 a day from shoplifting
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Breaking the back of retail crime: free webinar launched by The Grocer
Crime’s impact on supermarkets and staff continues to dominate headlines. But can it be resolved?
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Lorry drivers could face more attacks from criminals due to Brexit border delays
Drivers parked in unsecure areas because of border delays are ‘a honeypot for criminals’, the RHA warned