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NewsExtra vigilance on forecourts urged as unpaid fuel incidents rise by 22% in first week of June
Incidents of unpaid fuel have increased by 22% during the first week of June 2022 when compared to May, according to the British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS),which campaigns to reduce fuel crime on UK forecourts.
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Equipment NewsFORECOURT SHOW: Vars clocks up 800 forecourts using its ‘advanced’ drive-off protection solution
A growing number of forecourt operators are using the ’world’s most advanced forecourt protection and parking solution’, according to Vars Technology director John Garnett, who was making the most of the retailer audience at last month’s Forecourt Show.
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Equipment NewsVolumatic to showcase innovations at The Forecourt Show
Volumatic will be exhibiting an array of innovative cash handling solutions at The Forecourt Show at the NEC in Birmingham, next week, and the team are excited to be gearing up to meet and greet existing and potential new customers and demonstrating alongside other industry experts at this dynamic show.
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Equipment NewsNavarra Retail System to launch three new dispensing products at the NEC
Navarra Retail System will be launching three new retail dispensing products in the UK to assist retailers in stock loss prevention and security for high value items, at this year’s National Convenience Show at the NEC April 25-27
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NewsPolice launch Twitter appeal for armed robber
Police in the West Midlands have put out an appeal on Twitter to find an armed robber who threatened staff and stole money from the till at the Shell forecourt in Birmingham Road, Sandwell.
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NewsI may as well tell them the colour of my socks, says frustrated Shell retailer, as police close theft case
Independent Shell retailer Goran Raven has slammed the lack of police support following yet another robbery at his Essex-based operation, saying he may as well tell the police what colour socks he’s wearing, for all the good supplying any information does.
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NewsPolice release CCTV image of armed suspect in forecourt robbery
West Midlands Police have released a photograph of a suspect who robbed a forecourt shop in Coseley, armed with a knife.
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NewsACS signs up to London-based Women’s Safety Night Charter
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has signed up to the Women’s Safety Night Charter, reflecting local shops’ commitment to ensuring the safety of people entering their stores.
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NewsAfghan war vet steals £300-worth of fuel
An army veteran of ‘previous good character’, stole hundreds of pounds worth of fuel from a BP forecourt in Stockton to make some quick cash after his life went ‘downhill’.
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NewsACS slams MPs’ vote against introduction of new offence for attacking shop workers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has criticised MPs’ decision to vote down the introduction of a new clause in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill that would have made attacking a retail worker a separate offence.
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NewsForecourt crime increased by 32% during first quarter of 2021
Incidents of forecourt crime reported to the British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS) increased by 32% during the first quarter of 2021, according to its latest Forecourt Crime Index.
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NewsLocal shops urge MPs to deliver tougher penalties for attacks on shopworkers in Policing Bill
Local shops are calling on MPs to support new amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill when it is debated next week.
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AnalysisSECURITY: Be extra vigilant to prevent forecourt crime
Back in 1991, when BOSS was established, driving off from the pump without paying dominated forecourt crime.
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NewsCovid-related threats add to shocking abuse of local shop staff, ACS Crime Report reveals
Eighty nine per cent of people working in local shops have experienced some form of abuse, with over 1.2million incidents recorded over the past year, with Covid-related abuse one of the biggest issues facing retailers.
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NewsVolumatic announces ‘Cash after Covid’ webinar
Intelligent cash handling specialist Volumatic is gathering the thought leaders of the retail and banking industries together to shed light and expertise on the future of cash in retail for its ‘Cash after Covid UK Retail’ webinar taking place on Friday October 23, 2020 at 10.30am until 12.30pm.
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Focus On FeatureReducing the risk of employee theft
As much as retailers want to trust their employees, it is a sad fact that employees can often account for a large proportion of profit loss, according to Mike Severs, sales & marketing director at intelligent cash-handling specialist, Volumatic.
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Forecourt crime is all too familiar
Today forecourt crime is an all too familiar occurrence and our data suggests that the Covid-19 crisis has accelerated the rate at which it is increasing.
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NewsPRA urges government action as forecourt crime up nearly 40%
The PRA is pushing the government to help stem the soaring crime rates on forecourts during the pandemic as thieves use face masks to prevent identification. Amid reports of a 37% increase in the number of drive-offs and no means to pay for fuel - with many perpetrators wearing protective ...
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NewsNew Eco Staysafe Shield defensive aid
Eco To Go Food Packs has developed a disposable and recyclable cardboard face visor, the Eco Staysafe Shield, designed as a defensive aid in situations where increased protection or infection control measures are required. The company says the face shield is based on existing designs, but overcomes the necessity of ...
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RS Sales & Distribution offers Covid-19 response product range
RS Sales & Distribution has developed a Covid-19 response product range to support its customers throughout the pandemic crisis. The new range is designed to help retailers operate within the social distancing directives and keep themselves, their staff, and customers safe. The range includes: Social Distancing floor marking kits; posters ...