Bira was invited to meet with senior officers in the Met to discuss retail crime in the London boroughs, where police outlined ongoing plans to crack down on shop theft and dodgy shops.
Read the latest update from Andrew Goodacre, CEO
Hello,
I was delighted to meet with senior officers in the Met to discuss retail crime in the London boroughs. The police asked both Bira and the ACS (Association of Convenience Stores) to attend the meeting, and I was representing Bira alongside Surinder Josan (chair of Bira’s legal and public affairs committee).
It was a good meeting and the police outlined ongoing plans to crack down on shop theft and dodgy shops.
It was clear that they want to support both small and large retailers in London as we address the courage of retail crime on our high streets. We particularly welcome the focus on the dodgy shops which are spiling high streets throughout the UK.
Progress has been made in the past couple of years, but retail crime continues to be an issue across the UK and we urge all police forces to re-double their efforts, especially as we approach the busy time of year.
Thank you.
Andrew
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