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Shoplifting Offenses Reach Record Highs in England and Walesthehindu.com
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Shoplifting Offenses Reach Record Highs in England and Wales

Shoplifting offenses in England and Wales rose to 530,643 from March 2024 to March 2025, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. Research highlights that some habitual shoplifters engage in the activity to resell goods and fund dependencies, often stemming from backgrounds…

The Guardian
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Greggs Tests Behind-Counter Product Storage in Select UK Storesretailgazette.co.uk
world11 days agoDeveloping

Greggs Tests Behind-Counter Product Storage in Select UK Stores

Greggs has started removing self-service fridges from select UK stores to address increasing shoplifting and staff attacks. The trial involves keeping all products behind counters in locations across London, Birmingham, and Nottinghamshire. If successful, the changes could expand…

GB News
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