Shop theft falls in convenience, marking turning point in battle against retail crime

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There were 5.8 million incidents of shop theft recorded by retailers last year, down from 6.2 million the previous year

Shop theft in convenience stores has fallen for the first time since 2022, as retailers ramp up crime prevention and detection measures.

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