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Nearly half of retail workers report customer abuse, survey finds

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A recent survey indicates that nearly half of retail workers in the US and UK have faced customer abuse in the past year, with verbal abuse being the most common form. Many workers also report skipping shifts due to safety concerns and believe their employers prioritize inventory over staff safety. Clear consequences for abusive customers and stronger management support were identified as key measures to improve workplace safety. AI

RANK_REASON The article reports on survey findings about customer abuse in the retail sector, which is commentary on industry conditions rather than a direct event.

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Nearly half of retail workers report customer abuse, survey finds

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Adam Newman, Retail Brew ·

    Nearly half of retail workers say they were abused by customers in the past year—and more than 1 in 5 have skipped shifts to stay safe

    Many retail workers also say they think their employers placed a higher priority on inventory safety than worker safety.

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