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Retail crime steals more than products—it steals trust, safety, and value by turning everyday shopping into a higher-cost, higher-risk experience for everyone.

Incidents of retail theft have now reached an all-time high of over 20 million, and there are over 400 incidents of violence and abuse against retail staff per day.

And it is not a victimless crime.

It cost retailers £2.2 billion and is reported to be one of the biggest threats to retail businesses.

And for customers it increases prices and reduces store accessibility.

At the forefront of the national response Supt Lisa Maslen from the City of London Police and her focus will be the new Tackling Retail  ...