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Walmart Opposes NY Plan To Add Panic Buttons To Stores

Retail giant Walmart says it is against putting panic buttons in stores – a move that the New York legislature wants to require under a new law aimed...

UK Retail Crime A 'Crisis That Demands Action', Says BRC

The number of incidents of violence and abuse towards UK retail workers rose to 1,300 per day in 2022/23, from almost 870 per day the previous year, new da...

BRC Calls For Action On Violence And Abuse Against Retail Workers

The British Retail Consortium has welcomed the tabling of an amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill to create a standalone offence of 'Offence of assaultin...

Lidl GB To Introduce Body Cameras For All Store Staff Members

Lidl GB is introducing body-worn cameras for all store staff members across the UK as part of its efforts to ensure the safety and security of both custome...

Cost Of Crime For UK Retailers Rises To £1.9bn in 2018: BRC

The cost of crime to the UK retail sector rose to £1.9 billion last year, an increase of 12% on the 2017 figure, according to the British Retail Cons...