People who repeatedly lash out at frontline retail workers will be banned from returning to those stores as part of a police crackdown ahead of the busy Christmas shopping period.

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Those who have been convicted would have restriction orders placed against them in a bid to prevent repeat and violent offending.

Customers can also expect to see more police officers at retail hubs as they scan for knives and conduct other high-visibility operations under the NSW government's retail crime strategy.

The plan has been welcomed as workers continue to face intimidation, threats and violence during their shifts.

"We've had enough of retail workers be

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