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Alex Staley on tackling customer aggression

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Customer aggression is an issue no retailer wants to face, yet it's becoming an increasing challenge across the industry. From verbal abuse to physical threats, frontline staff are dealing with alarming incidents that impact their safety and wellbeing.

Joining us on Retail Therapy is Alex Staley, Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer at Kmart. With extensive experience in retail leadership at Officeworks, IKEA, Mitre10, and Kmart, Alex has been at the forefront of addressing customer aggression and implementing staff safety measures.

This episode explores:

The rise of customer aggression—what’s driving this concerning trend?
The emotional toll on retail workers and how businesses can support them
Practical safety measures—from Duress alarms to body cameras
How small businesses can protect staff, even with limited resources
The role of law enforcement and government campaigns in tackling this issue

With firsthand insights from one of retail’s leading voices, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone invested in creating safer retail environments.

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