Dabners Pet Shop, located in Croydon, will close permanently on August 16, after over 60 years of serving the community. The closure is attributed to rising costs and increased shoplifting.
Shopkeepers are investing in fog machines, enhanced CCTV systems, and security barriers to deter thieves amid rising shoplifting incidents. This trend is forcing some retailers to take extreme measures.
Wentworth's remark about locking up items hurting sales sparked widespread criticism, demonstrating that even a veteran CEO might overlook fundamental retail dynamics.
Happy Friday everyone. We might be a bit slower this morning as we had a break in last night. It wasn't too bad really - a front window smashed (sadly our beautiful Victorian wobbly glass), an iPhone and a business ATM card stolen. It could have been way worse.
The joint response to this incident is an excellent example of our great community safety partnership with the local council. The Council's CCTV Team played a vital role in providing real-time intelligence to our police officers on the ground.