Small Stores Ask For Help

Monday, 18th September 2023 at 4:53pm

As reported on the BBC News website, convenience store owners represented by the Federation of Independent Retailers are calling on the government for help in combatting the rise in shoplifting offences.

One trader, Mr Selvaratnam, says his business is being targeted on many fronts, with his staff facing both verbal and physical abuse.

He said, “We’re getting it from mums who are putting products in prams, we’re getting it from pensioners, children and teenagers coming in on bicycles.”

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