Theo Paphitis

As a shopkeeper, I hear firsthand what our in-store colleagues experience on the frontline.

This week marks the ShopKind campaign, a vital initiative backed by the ACS and the National Business Crime Centre. Its core message is simple: treat retail workers with the kindness they deserve.

With the busy festive season approaching, shop floors get busier and tensions can run high, but a little patience goes a long way. Every single interaction you have in-store has the power to completely change a colleague's shift for the better. Let's make sure our stores remain safe, welcoming places for everyone.

#ShopKind

Congratulations and welcome to my #SBS Small Business Sunday winners for this week !

From Instagram:
butterflybazaarbysarah
aquanaturalofficial
littlepancakeplace
foilstudiopro

From LinkedIn:
Sharon Ward (My Trolley Mate)
Michelle Reade (Michelle Reade Coaching)

Go and checkout their socials and support some fellow #smallbusinesses !

#SmallBusinessSunday #SupportSmallBiz #ForWinners

@TheSBS_Crew

It's great to see the retail sector come together to champion our store colleagues. These teams are the heartbeat of our businesses, and creating a safe, positive and empowering environment for them is a collective responsibility.

We all have the power to make a tangible difference in how our frontline staff feel at work every day. Let's keep pushing for better ! 👍

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#LetsRespectRetail #Hello #RespectRetail

@retail_trust

After almost 50 years in retail, I can tell you that what keeps store teams going is a genuine love for their work, their customers and their communities. My long-standing colleagues are proof of that dedication.

I’ve spent my entire career championing the high street, and the brilliant people who work on it are what make it so special. The recent stats from the @retail_trust showing a sharp rise in hostility towards store staff are frankly shocking. Nobody should have to put up with intimidation or abuse while simply trying to do their day job.

With this in mind, I absolutely applaud the 'Let's Respect Retail' campaign. Kindness isn't optional, it's essential, and our retail colleagues deserve a positive work experience. Small moments go a long way, and right now, our high streets and hardworking store teams need that positivity more than ever.

With the Christmas rush just around the corner, let's remember all it takes is a smile, some patience, or simply a ‘hello' to make all the difference to the fantastic colleagues across @RymanStationery, @RobertDyas, @BouxAvenue, @LondonGraphics - and the retail sector in general - who are working hard to serve you.

Let’s remember to look out for one another this festive season, it's surely the least we can do !

#RespectRetail

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