Independent retailers hit by worsening shoplifting crisis

Retail theft is becoming a bigger problem for independent retailers across the UK, with almost nine in 10 affected businesses saying shoplifting has worsened over the past year.
A new survey from the British Independent Retailers Association found that almost 77 per cent of respondents had experienced theft in the past 12 months, up from 64 per cent in its previous survey.
The findings, which covered more than 25 retail sectors, highlight growing pressure on smaller retailers as shoplifting, sta