Shoplifting Archives

Primark calls for tougher shoplifting curbs as thefts surge

September 9, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Beauty calls, curbs, Primark, Shoplifting, surge, thefts, Tougher

Britain’s widely-reported shoplifting epidemic is costing Primark £70 million annually, with the value fashion/lifestyle retailer calling for urgent action. Noting the cost of theft to the retailer is more than its business rates bill, chief executive of Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF), George Weston, said: “The level of shoplifting that we are seeing in [...]read morePrimark calls for tougher shoplifting curbs as thefts surge

England and Wales shoplifting hits two-decade high

July 30, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Beauty England, high, hits, Shoplifting, twodecade, Wales

Shoplifting has risen to its highest level in 20 years in England and Wales with retail crime now adding at least 6p to every store transaction. A record high of 50 offences are recorded by police every hour across both UK nations, from 342,428, in the year to March 2023, to 443,995, in the 12 [...]read moreEngland and Wales shoplifting hits two-decade high

Golriz Ghahraman: New Zealand MP resigns following shoplifting allegations

January 16, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Trending Stories allegations, Ghahraman, Golriz, resigns, Shoplifting, Zealand

Golriz Ghahraman says stress at work led her to act in ways that have let a lot of people down. Source link