Tag: crime
The lack of action is criminal
If you were unfortunate enough to see the horrific CCTV footage on Facebook recently of the central belt...
Retail crime: what way forward?
The recent SGF seminar on retail crime saw different views on tackling the problem, with the Scottish Government...
Quarter of Scots self-scanners admit stealing
One in four Scottish self-checkout customers have stolen groceries, according to a new study. So-called “swipers” use a...
Thug jailed for ‘deplorable’ attack on shopworker
A vicious thug with 95 previous convictions has been jailed for six years after attacking a shopworker with...
Extent of retail crime revealed in SGF report
Every convenience retailer in Scotland was a victim of retail crime last year, according to the latest SGF...
Crime Minister reveals plans to tackle retail violence
Home Office Minister Victoria Atkins has announced a package of measures to tackle violence against retailers. The move...
Home Office ‘positive’ about shopworker protection
Home Office Minister Victoria Atkins (pictured) has hosted representatives from the retail sector for a top-level industry summit...
Gun pointed at shop worker
A store assistant was threatened with a gun as she started her shift on Sunday morning (December 2)....
Public backs legal protection for shopworkers
A new poll has revealed that 85% of UK adults surveyed agree that “the government owes a duty...
Scotmid supports Crimestoppers’ ‘CommuniTea’ gatherings
With crime – especially violence towards shopworkers – a hot topic for retailers at the moment, Scotmid has...