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Theft level on the rise Viewpoint: James Lowman

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Whenever we talk to retailers, the biggest issue that is always front of mind is crime. Whether it be abuse of colleagues, drive-offs on forecourts, or serious incidents like robberies and burglaries, it’s very rare we find anyone in the sector not concerned about the impact of crime on their business. The most widespread crime …

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