Let's Respect Retail

That the Parliament welcomes the Retail Trust's Let’s Respect Retail campaign, which is supported by the Scottish Retail Consortium and trade union USDAW, and commences on 9 November 2026; notes that the campaign aims to encourage kind, courteous and respectful behaviour in stores towards retail workers and fellow customers during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, while seeking to raise awareness of the problem of customer abuse and violence towards retail workers; recognises that the so-called golden quarter of festive trading can be an especially busy time for retail businesses, with colleagues working hard to keep shelves stocked and products delivered, while stores and delivery services are often busier that normal; believes that any mistreatment of those working in stores is utterly reprehensible and should not be tolerated, and commends the positive and collaborative Let's Respect Retail initiative, involving employers, charities and trade unions, and its objective of ensuring that people are able to enjoy shopping safely over the festive period while supporting the vibrancy of retail destinations across Scotland and the local jobs that they bring.