Dressed to impress… The countdown to Retail Risk – London is on!
I’ve signed the contract. I’ve got my outfit ready. My haircut is booked. Even my nails are neatly trimmed. With less than two weeks to go, preparations for Retail Risk –…
When thieves go for gold… literally! The theft of a gold toilet is a new one, even for me!
A solid gold toilet vanishes from Blenheim Palace. A thief crashes through a Sainsbury’s ceiling, pockets a stack of scratch cards, and strolls out the fire exit. A Dartmoor farmer…
Am I stuck in Groundhog Day? As another ‘kamikaze shoplifting’ video goes viral, I’m suffering from a serious case of déjà vu…
If you recognise that line, you’ll know it’s from the 1993 comedy classic Groundhog Day. Great film. Bill Murray at his finest. However, just because I enjoy a film about endless…
From squashed buns to stolen mushrooms… Exactly where do we draw the line?
A squashed bun. A 1km chase. An arrest… It sounds ridiculous, but that’s exactly what happened in Japan last week. As reported by the BBC, a 40-year-old woman in the southern city…
Why it’s time for retailers to wake up and smell the coffee! Not all guarding companies are created equal… how does your provider compare?
Fantastic news! The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates. That’s good, right? I certainly thought so, but then I made the mistake of heading over to the BoE website…
When the boss is down, the team steps up!
With James struck down with the flu, Scott takes the reins… If ever there was a week that called for a well-earned drink, this is it! Between work, three kids and…
How to catch seven shoplifters for the price of one! Have retailers been missing a trick..?
There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing. At least, that’s what my nan used to say. I think she was right. Ask any dog owner trudging through the…
The denim defender!
As an 84-year-old fights off an armed robber with a pair of jeans, it’s a reminder that ordinary people are capable of extraordinary acts… It takes a lot to surprise…
Would you rather have 85% shift coverage or 100%? Getting to grips with unacceptable levels of non-attendance for what is a guarding KPI…
Ahh January. The “Monday of months“, according to writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. For many people, the January blues can translate into sluggish mornings and tardiness for work. Should you find yourself…
Even floods, snow and ice can’t tarnish our 100% shift coverage record! And given the sharp increase in post-Christmas crime, I think it’s just as well…
It’s a running joke that the UK grinds to a halt with the first sign of bad weather. A few snowflakes and suddenly planes are grounded, trains cancelled and schools…