BRC responds to Government pledging to tackle shoplifting

Responding to the Government pledging £7 million to tackle shoplifting, Tom Ironside, Director of Business and Regulation at the BRC, said:

“We welcome Government funding aimed at cracking down on shoplifting and organised crime. Retail theft remains a major issue and is often linked to criminal gang activity. It not only harms businesses, but pushes up the cost of goods for honest shoppers. Tackling this effectively will require sustained prioritisation from police and Government, as well as close co-ordination with retailers. We look forward to seeing more details on the funding, and to working with the Home Office to deliver real progress in tackling theft.”