M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff
Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.
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"In the past week alone we have had gangs forcing open locked cabinets and stripping shelves, two men brazenly emptying the shelves of steak and walking out, a large group of young people ransacking a store before assaulting a security guard, a colleague headbutted trying to defuse a situation and another hospitalised after having ammonia thrown in their face."
— Thinus Keeve , Executive
"We're giving police stronger powers, ending the immunity for thefts under £200 so that shoplifters can be prosecuted."
— Sarah Jones , Politician
"The incidents in Clapham were deplorable and called for the mayor and police to double down on tackling this scourge."
— Jim Bligh , Executive
"Without a government seriously cracking down on crime and a mayor that prioritises effective policing we are powerless."
— Thinus Keeve , Executive
"The culprits will face the full force of the law."
— Sadiq Khan , Politician
"Retail crime has always been a challenge, but it does feel in the past weeks and months that the problem is getting worse."
— Adam Hawksbee , Executive
"We need to recognise this for what it is. A systemic issue. A growing issue. And one that demands a co-ordinated response across government, policing and industry."
— Thinus Keeve , Executive
"We're giving police stronger powers, ending the immunity for thefts under £200 so that shoplifters can be prosecuted."
— Sarah Jones , Politician
"Without a government seriously cracking down on crime and a Mayor that prioritises effective policing we are powerless."
— Thinus Keeve , Executive
"Our colleagues come to work to serve customers, build relationships and take pride in what they do."
— Thinus Keeve , Executive
"We need to recognise this for what it is. A systemic issue. A growing issue. And one that demands a co-ordinated response across government, policing and industry."
— Thinus Keeve , Executive
"We're giving police stronger powers, ending the immunity for thefts under £200 so that shoplifters can be prosecuted."
— Sarah Jones , Politician
"It does feel in the past weeks and months that the problem is getting worse."
— Adam Hawksbee , Executive
Key People
Adam Hawksbee is the external affairs director of Marks & Spencer.
Jim Bligh is the director of corporate affairs at the British Retail Consortium.
Lord Walker is the executive chairman of Iceland supermarkets.
Sadiq Khan is the Mayor of London.
Policing Minister involved in licensing laws and fan events.
UK Home Secretary advocating for measures to prevent online exploitation of children.
Sir Sadiq Khan is the Mayor of London who criticized the northern Olympic bid plans.
CEO of M&S with a background in retail management.
Retail director at Marks and Spencer.
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Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.
Marks & Spencer urges government and London's mayor to address increasing retail crime, citing recent incidents involving shoplifting and violence at its stores.
Retail director Thinus Keeve warns of escalating crime, urging government and London mayor to prioritize effective policing to protect staff and retailers.
Thinus Keeve calls for increased police resources to tackle rising retail crime, highlighting daily abuse and violence faced by staff.
Thinus Keeve urges stronger action on retail crime, citing incidents involving shoplifting and violence in M&S stores.
Thinus Keeve urges increased police resources to address escalating retail crime, emphasizing daily abuse and violence faced by staff.
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