WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation has provided the following statement regarding store safety.
“Acts of violence – real or threatened – by those who seek to bring attention to themselves and their cause have no place in retail stores.
“The number one priority for retailers is ensuring the safety and security of both customers and workers. Retailers provide their teams with trainings to prevent or de-escalate situations that may result in confrontation. Also, they are close partners with law enforcement who help support them when situations may escalate.
“Threats, violence and protest will not deter a retailer’s commitment to protecting the health and safety of the customers they serve and the people they employ.”
About NRF
The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $3.9 trillion to annual GDP and supporting one in four U.S. jobs – 52 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com
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