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The National Retail Federation is forecasting that retail sales during 2025 will grow between 2.7% and 3.7% over 2024 to between $5.42 trillion and $5.48 trillion.

Hundreds gathered in front of the Walgreens in Madera to remember Erick Velasquez, a Walgreens employee who was working at the store when he was shot and killed on the evening of March 31st.

LVT unveiled AI-driven security features, including personalized audio alerts, smart spotlighting, and forensic search, enhancing proactive 24/7 security.

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Genetec outlines strategies for enhancing cybersecurity in cloud-based physical security systems on World Cloud Security Day.

With over 670 registered and a sold-out expo, IMPACT continued its strong 20-year path of growth.

The shift from reactive to proactive security, driven by AI advancements like Agentic AI, is enhancing threat detection and deterrence while empowering security professionals to make more informed, strategic decisions. Read more in this article from LVT.

To give you a better feel for the vast impact of the ORC problem, we have provided a glimpse into just a few of the incidents that took place in the month of March, 2025.

The RCC's 2025 Retail Secure Conference brought together industry leaders to discuss the latest challenges and solutions in retail crime, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and collaboration, emphasizing the importance of coordinated efforts to ensure a safer future for the retail sector.

AI-driven video systems are transforming retail by enhancing security, operational efficiency, customer experience, and life safety, though many retailers still face challenges in fully integrating the technology across their operations.