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Retail staff abuse costing sector at least £235m a year, analysis finds

Retail Gazette 22 April 2026 1h ago
Retail staff abuse costing sector at least £235m a year, analysis finds
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Violence and abuse against shopworkers is costing UK retailers at least £235m a year in people-related costs, according to new analysis from Reveal Media, which warned the true bill could be far higher once under-reporting is taken into account. The figure covers the workforce impact of abuse directed at frontline staff, including absence, staff turnover,...
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