The retail crime epidemic; causes, challenges and solutions
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Panel discussion
Track 2
Retail crime is spiralling. According to the BRC, violent incidents have quadrupled since 2020 and frontline staff are bearing the brunt. It’s traumatic for colleagues and costly for businesses.
We discuss the reality of worsening crime levels, what’s causing them, and consider what can be done to prevent its further escalation.
We will explore:
The impact on frontline staff and cost to business
Progress being made, and what’s impeding it
The increasing role of technology
Practical ways that retailers can collaborate with each other and key public sector stakeholders to fight this rising problem
Speaker