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Go Outdoors to roll out body cameras to more stores following trial

Outerwear retailer Go Outdoors has said it will be rolling out body-worn cameras to 25 more of its stores following a trial of the initiative at its retail location in Stoke. The move intends to tackle growing cases of theft and ensure the safety of its retail staff. In a release, Carl Harris, associate director of retail for the company, said:...

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TJX Companies utilizes in-store body cameras in battle against shoplifting

TJX Companies, the parent company of retail chains TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, has begun equipping select store staff with body cameras in an attempt to reduce shoplifting while keeping employees and customers safe. During an earnings call last month, TJX Companies chief of finance John Klinger confirmed the retailer was using body...

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Céline and Dior victim of theft

Luxury boutiques are being targeted by thieves and both Céline and Dior are the latest victims of theft. The stores, both in Paris, were robbed on Wednesday with the stolen goods being valued near 100,000 euros. French police confirmed the robberies, just days after Chanel in London saw a similar break in. “We don’t really know what happens to...