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The adaptive, predictive, and networked behavior of dragonflies offers a striking parallel to how organized retail crime groups assess risk, communicate, and evolve—especially through tools like social media—to exploit weaknesses in retail systems.

In an increasingly unpredictable world, businesses must adopt a dynamic and regularly updated resilience strategy—guided by tools like the PESTEL framework—to proactively manage evolving threats across political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal dimensions.

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to rebound this month after a double-digit drop in late spring but is forecast to fall again after previously paused tariffs take effect.

Available on-demand now, this 90-minute webinar focuses on how retailers are strengthening preparedness plans, safeguarding their operations, and prioritizing the wellbeing of their employees.

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Retail sales declined in June for the first time since February as consumer concerns over economic policy and trade uncertainty impacted spending across most sectors.

Despite official crime stats suggesting retail theft is down, new research shows it's actually rising—underreporting, shifting policies, and strained police resources are masking the true scale of the problem and fueling a misleading public narrative.

Retailers face rising teen-driven disruptions fueled by social media, prompting calls for stronger security, community partnerships, and balanced policies.

Having served in the Marines, led Boy Scout troops for years, founded the Mars Area Scouting Association, and as the chief global AP officer and CSO at American Eagle Outfitters, Scott McBride can teach us some lessons on leadership.