Tuesday 1st September 2009
Bestway plays major role in helping retailers fight crime
Bestway the largest privately owned cash & carry operator in the UK, has joined forces with the leading anti crime charity, Crimestoppers to help fight increasing attacks on members of the independent retail trade.
With the economic downturn, retail crime has been increasing and independent retailers have suffered more than most. They play a pivotal role in the local community and have experienced an increased amount of violent crime such as assault, harassment, robbery as well as anti social behaviour and criminal damage. Bestway has therefore, decided to assist and aid the retailer trade by linking with Crimestoppers in helping retailers fight crime.
Bestway is well recognised throughout the industry for its totally dedicated support of the independent retailers with its mission statement, "Building Business for the Independents."
Independent retailers are the real life blood of the local communities. They are usually located in places which are convenient for local access and have extended opening hours, thus providing an invaluable service to the entire community and especially those less mobile people such as senior citizens and the disabled.
Mr Zameer Choudrey, Bestway Group Chief Executive said, "We have always been committed to the wellbeing of the independent retailers and we will continue to help them in every possible way. In the current economic climate, we are helping the retailers even more by providing them with a wider range of products at lower prices and now we are also helping them fight crime and thereby improve their security, an essential element of their business."
Mr Choudrey went on to explain how the company will be working with Crimestoppers.
"We are giving full promotional support to the following Crimestoppers campaigns on a trial basis:
- Hate Crime - 12th to 30th August
- Sending Money Safely - 1st to 15th September
- Know Your Community - 21st September to 30th October
"Each campaign focuses on specific aspects of crime and the idea behind these campaigns is to make neighbourhoods safe by encouraging the public to report information on crime to Crimestoppers. Special posters have been designed for these campaigns. On a trial basis, these posters will be available at our depots in Southall, Derby, Hackney, Acton, Park Royal and Edgware Road. They will be displayed in our depots and are also available at reception for our retailer customers to collect and display in their stores and shop windows."
Crimestoppers is the UK based charity dedicated to helping identify, prevent, solve and reduce crime. This invaluable community service enables anyone with details of criminal activity to pass the information on anonymously, without fear of exposure or retribution.