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How much shoplifting is there?
Shoplifting is a significant issue for retailers across the UK. In 2023, the British Retail Consortium reported that retail crime, including shoplifting, cost businesses £1.7 billion, with over 8 million incidents recorded. This highlights the widespread impact of such offences on the economy.
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