Shop employees encounter knife threats and harassment, with 54% reporting regular abuse. Campaigns such as Let's Respect Retail and ShopKind Week highlight rising retail crime. The increase in abuse follows a series of incidents documented across the sector this autumn.
A Waitrose longtime employee assumes the role of Head of Customer Experience & Operations at Marks & Spencer. Liverpool FC opens a new store in Oslo, celebrated by Robbie Fowler. Independent retailers grow within Staffordshire's shopping centre. Retailers are reviewing security staffing and training in response. Staff unions demand for stronger protection measures as cases climb.