H&M takes drastic action at 3 major stores with staff to wear BODYCAMS in desperate bid to deter shoplifters
THEFT FIGHT H&M takes drastic action at 3 major stores with staff to wear BODYCAMS in desperate bid to deter shoplifters
H&M HAS taken drastic action in three major stores as staff are now fitted with bodycams in a desperate bid to deter shoplifters.
The popular fashion store is the latest retailer to give its UK staff body cameras to help stop shoplifting and protect workers from attacks.
Advertisement
1
H&M is giving its UK staff body cameras to help stop shoplifting
Credit: Getty
The Swedish clothing giant revealed it had been testing the new technology, according to the Mail on Sunday.
The high street brand follows big names like Tesco, the Co-op, and Lidl, all of which have introduced bodycams for their staff.
These major retailers said they were forced to take action because the police had failed to respond.
Shoplifting rose by 20 per cent from last year, with violent and abusive incidents reported around 2,000 times daily.
Advertisement
Criminals - often in organised gangs - have been stealing goods in full view of staff and shoppers, knowing they're unlikely to face any consequences.
High street retailers urge their staff not to intervene, fearing they could be attacked.
Workers have faced racial and sexual insults, physical threats, spitting, and in some cases, physical violence.
H&M will trial the new bodycams in stores in Edinburgh, Wood Green, and Beckton in London.
Advertisement
A spokesman for the firm said: "We're testing this new technology in a three-store pilot to assess what beneficial impact it may have, along with proper staff customer service training, on de-escalating and reducing incidents for the safety of both our colleagues and customers."
The cameras will be worn on staff uniforms and will record distressing incidents to provide police with video evidence.
Moment Co-op worker grabs fleeing shoplifter by the THROAT to stop him making off with arms full of stolen items
Superdrug have also issued police-style bodycams and headsets to staff amid soaring levels of violence by shoplifting thugs.
Abuse and attacks on shop workers rocketed 50 per cent from 870 to 1,300 incidents-a-day last year, according to a leading trade body.
Advertisement
Stores are resorting to desperate measures after the British Retail Consortium blasted 'woefully inadequate' government action to tackle the High Street 'crisis'.
The consortium's survey also revealed shoplifting has more than doubled to 16.7 million incidents in the past year, up from eight million.
They added: "The cost of theft has soared to almost £1 billion a year."
A poll earlier this year found one in six staff workers were physically attacked by abusive customers.
Advertisement
It comes after Greggs armed staff with body cameras after a surge in thieving sausage roll scoffers and attacks.
And shoplifting offences have gone past half a million in a year for the first time.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scottish Sun
18 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers scramble to snap up B&M's new ‘quiet luxury' range, with £3 glass cups & straws – there's even a Stanley dupe
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF you're on the hunt for some stylish new kitchenware, B&M has just the thing. The bargain retailer recently launched a new range, and it even includes a Stanley cup dupe. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 B&M shoppers can pick up a variety of new homeware buys as part of the new Quiet Luxury launch Credit: TikTok/@bmstorestv 3 The new range includes a glass travel cup with a bow pattern Credit: TikTok/@bmstorestv You can kit out your kitchen and pick up the perfect travel mugs for those days in the office with B&M's new "Quiet Luxury" range. The new collection is officially hitting shelves, with the shop announcing the highly-anticipated launch in a TikTok video. "We've been teasing this collection for a while and are soooo pleased to say it's finally landed in stores," the caption read. B&M went on to share "a snapshot of what you can pick up" in the video. New collection Shoppers can pick up a lowball glass with a 3D pink bow in the base for just £3. They can further class up their drink with a set of glass drinking straws, which also feature a bow detail. The pack of six is available for just £3 and comes with a cleaning brush. And for the days when you're on the go, another £3 will get you a glass travel mug with a bow pattern. This includes a sealed lid and straw for enjoying on your daily commute. Or you can opt for a large white metal mug with black bows printed on it. Shoppers are racing to B&M for Molly-Mae's latest collection & there are some incredible scents for less than a fiver Bearing a remarkable resemblance to the popular Stanley cups, this buy is sure to set you back a lot less. And for a cosy night in, you can pick up a cream ceramic mug with a black bow pattern. Shoppers can further extend the bow pattern into their dining ware too. There are cream ceramic bowls available, each with a large black bow detail. And for just £2.50, you can pick up a plate with the phrase "Living the dream" written on it, accompanied by more bows. How to save money at B&M Shoppers have saved hundreds of pounds a year by using B&M's scanner app. The scanner lets you see if an item's price is cheaper than advertised on the shop floor label. Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift. The app is free to download off the B&M Stores mobile app via Google Play or the Apple App Store. According to one ex-B&M manager, you'll want to visit your local branch at 10am on a Wednesday too. Here's how you can join the B&M bargain hunt: Download the B&M app for free on any smartphone with an App Store or Google Play. Once you've installed it on your device, click on the option labelled "more" on the bottom, right-hand side of the app home page. You'll then find an option that says "barcode scanner". Click on this and you'll open a camera screen. Use the camera to hover over the barcode of the product you wish to check. If the price comes up as lower, take it to the cash desk and it will automatically scan at the lower price. You don't need to sign up to the B&M app to use the barcode scanner. Or for just 50p extra, you can opt for a plain cream plate with black lining and bow detailing. Shopper reactions B&M customers shared their excitement for the new items in the comments section. "Love love love," wrote one impressed viewer. Another shopper said they were "obsessed" with the new buys on offer. A third person tagged their friend, saying: "We need to gooooo." More B&M buys Other B&M shoppers picked up toys for as little as £1 as they already look ahead to Christmas. And the retailer also recently launched its own Specialbuys sale to rival Aldi. One shopper used B&M buys to transform their rental garden on a budget.
Wales Online
8 hours ago
- Wales Online
Three words sum up the Welsh version of the viral M&S strawberry and creme sandwich
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Over the past few weeks, my social media feeds have been filled with strawberries and cream, whether that's the famous Wimbledon treat or the viral Marks & Spencer sweet sandwich, which seems to have everyone talking. The Marks & Spencer Red Diamond Strawberry & Creme sweetened sandwich has taken the internet by storm. The supermarket giant's unusual desert sarnie is its take on a Japanese classic. The furutsu sando is dessert made up of fresh whipped cream and fruit sandwiched between Japanese milk bread. While everybody raves about the supermarket version, an independent street food vendor at Cardiff's indoor market has been selling the sweet treat long before M&S. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here Tokyo Nights has been serving Japanese inspired street food in Cardiff Market since 2022. One item on their menu is the strawberry and cream sando, also inspired by the Japanese furutsu sando. To see which had the better fresh dessert between the two, I picked up both and taste tested them myself. Initially comparing the two I was set back by the stark difference in appearance. The Tokyo Nights version looks much more appetising. (Image: Taite Johnson) It was easy to see which of the two had been mass produced and which had been made fresh that morning with the cream bursting out of the bread at Tokyo Nights and the M&S sando looking uniformly structured. Let's start with the M&S Strawberry & Creme sweetened bread sandwich coming in at £2.80. Unlike the other sandwiches in the fridge, this one only came with half of the sandwich leaving me slightly disappointed especially at almost £3. (Image: Taite Johnson) The sweetened bread had a green tint to it and the cream was stiff but the red strawberries helped make it look more desirable. Tucking in the first thing I noticed was the the overpowering thickness of the bread that was claggy, tasting processed. I was not expecting the strawberries to taste so fresh, being cut and packaged but to my surprise they were sweet. Unlike the strawberries, the cream whilst soft was not fresh, tasting almost stale. (Image: Taite Johnson) Moving on to Tokyo Nights at £3.50 where it was a completely different story. Served only on a Friday and a Saturday, the strawberry and cream sando from Tokyo Nights is served as a full sandwich cut in half and wrapped in cling film. Even though the cling film meant that it was easily squashed, I was happy to see two halves which left me feeling full after. Just holding the dessert I could feel the softness of the sweetened bread and watched the overflowing filling burst out of the sides of the sando. Whilst the strawberries were firm and juicy, there were not enough of them within the sandwich to get a strong taste of strawberry flavour. The star of the show for the fruit sando from the independent was the light and fluffy cream that felt as if it had been prepared that morning. To me £3.50 for a a substantial dessert is a decent price, especially for an independent restaurant. Of both the strawberries and cream sandwiches, if you can't already tell, my favourite was the Tokyo Nights sando. The three words that sum my reaction to it? Get me another.
Scottish Sun
8 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
I'm a saving expert – my savvy trick means you can get Boots products for a fraction of the price, anyone can do it
Plus, the best Boots bargains if you are on a budget AISLE SAY I'm a saving expert – my savvy trick means you can get Boots products for a fraction of the price, anyone can do it MANY of us love heading to Boots to pick up some beauty essentials - but there could be a way to save money each time. A finance expert has shared that there is an easy hack many people can do next time they are in store. Advertisement 4 Her favourite Hyaluronic Acid is £5.40 in the women's section Credit: TikTok/@thefinancegurl 4 A similar product costs just £2.50 for more product in the men's section Credit: TikTok/@thefinancegurl 4 A finance expert advised how you can save in Boots by switching aisles Credit: Getty She shared how women should not be tempted to 'pay more for pink packaging.' In a clip on her @thefinancegurl account, she shared how she wanted to stock up on her favourite Hyaluronic Acid Moisturiser from Boots. She explained: 'It costs £5.40 for the 30ml bottle but if you head over to the men's skincare section you can get exactly the same product for way cheaper. 'This one costs £2.50 for 50ml of product so you're actually getting more product for half the price. Advertisement 'When you compare the ingredients side by side they are identical. 'Nothing is different apart from the fact that one is in green packaging and one is in pink packaging.' She advised when you are shopping for toiletries that it is worth checking if the men's section has a cheaper alternative as 'pink tax' is 'very real.' Her video has racked up a staggering 600,000 views, and sparked a debate in the comments. Advertisement One person wrote: 'BAN THE PINK TAX.' Another added: 'Great info to know sis. Thank you.' British skincare brand sold in Boots launches 50% off sale as it prepares to close down this month However, one person theorised: 'Isn't most pink tax just because there's higher demand among women so they add a higher price? 'In which case the real issue isn't misogyny it's capitalism and exploitation of consumers that everyone should be mad at.' Advertisement And one shared: 'I feel like this issue applies to unnecessary products, too, like meds that are designed and sold as 'period pain relief' products when it's literally just paracetamol and ibuprofen in the one capsule.' BOOTS BARGAINS Kat Leech, who is better known online as Kat Saves, recently took to social media to share some of the best beauty buys from Boots for anyone on a budget. The recommendations came from her own loyal followers, many of whom swear by the staples on the shelves. First up, Kat showed off the Boots Everyday Shampoo and Conditioner, which are just 75p each and come in a delicious coconut and vanilla scent - what's not to love? Advertisement 4 You can't go wrong with shampoo and conditioner for 75p Credit: Instgram "That is an absolute bargain," Kat said in the viral video. And if you've got curly locks, the Boots Curl Creme might be the one for you. It's just £1.99 for a large tub and one hair fan said it's "excellent if anyone is looking for something affordable." Advertisement One shopper even left a review online and wrote: "Have used this for many years, have dry highlighted soft fine hair and curls. My curls like it and it is not too sticky. It is very good value for money."
