Theo Paphitis is a #ShopKind champion!

Theo Paphitis has been nominated as a #ShopKind champion!

#ShopKind Champions have been nominated to spread the message of the #ShopKind campaign; encourage positive behaviours in shops, acknowledge the important role of shopworkers and raise the profile of the problem of violence and abuse against shopworkers.

#ShopKind is a retail industry campaign, co-ordinated by #ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) on behalf of the UK Home Office, that is responding to the growing problem of abuse and violence toward shopworkers. The USDAW (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers), have estimated that 90% of shopworkers have faced verbal abuse.

Theo said: “Us shopkeepers are here to serve, help our customers find what they need and be that positive part of the community. What shopkeepers are not there for, is to be poorly treated and the Shopkind Campaign ensures that retail stores are a positive place to be for all.”

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