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SGF urges government action following release of shoplifting figures in Scotland

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The Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF) has responded to the Records Crime in Scotland 2023-24 report in which it’s revealed that shoplifting in Scotland has risen by 41% over the past decade. Added to concerns over wider retail crime, the shoplifting figures further highlight a huge…

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