More Action Needed to Tackle Shoplifting, Say Independent Retailers

More action needed to tackle shoplifting, say independent retailers

The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) says the latest crime figures released by the Office of National Statistics highlight the drastic need for the police and courts to get tougher on shoplifters.

COUNTERING RETAIL CRIME: PRACTICAL METHODS FOR INDEPENDENT RETAILERS

Retail crime continues to be a significant challenge for convenience stores and independent retailers across the UK, with shoplifting, antisocial behaviour, and assaults on staff becoming daily threats. But now, thanks to input from shop owners, security experts, and the government’s new Tackling Retail Crime Together strategy, launched by the Minister for Crime and Policing - there’s renewed hope and practical tools to combat these challenges.