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Independent retailers report worsening crime and lack of confidence in police response

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A shocking 83% of independent retailers say theft has worsened over the past year, while the vast majority of crimes now go unreported due to lack of police response, according to Bira’s latest retail crime survey. The findings reveal a retail crime crisis that is…

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