Let’s work together to create safer retail environments

In light of recent evidence (Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66699084), Tesco staff will now be equipped with body cameras due to a concerning surge in violent attacks. Physical assaults have surged by a third since last year, and this mirrors findings by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), which reported a nearly doubling of abuse against retail staff compared to pre-Covid levels.

This isn’t an isolated issue; similar actions have been taken by Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, and Co-op. Tesco’s CEO, Ken Murphy, calls for stricter laws targeting offenders. While changes have been made to consider attacking shop workers an aggravating factor in convictions, he believes it’s time to classify ‘abuse or violence towards retail workers’ as an offence.

At IKON Training, we’re committed to empowering retail and leisure teams with the skills and confidence to handle challenging situations.

If you’re ready to enhance your team’s safety and expertise, contact us at 01473 927333 or via email at [email protected] Check out our retail and leisure courses on our website https://ikontraining.co.uk/courses/facilities-retail-and-leisure/