Shop theft has been building for years – here's how to tackle retail crime and keep workers safe
- Written by Emmeline Taylor, Professor of Criminology, City, University of London
Retail giants like Boots, Tesco and Primark are pushing for Home Office action after violent incidents and abuse against shop staff almost doubled since the COVID pandemic. Retail crime cost UK shops £1.76 billion in the year to April 2023, according to...