Organized Retail Crime (ORC)

Nobody has a definitive estimate of the dollar impact of ORC, but retailers will tell you that it has a major impact not only on their fiscal bottom line but also on the safety of store associates and consumers.

We recently met with leaders from CVS Health, Rite Aid, and Walgreens who are directing the efforts against ORC to get their insights into the current challenges.

According to court records, Artur Gilowski operated a criminal enterprise that involved co-conspirators stealing tens of thousands of retail products valued at over $20 million.

The Ohio state senate has passed bill HB 272, which closely mirrors the INFORM Consumers Act, federal legislation that would require online marketplaces to verify high-volume third-party sellers.

Organized retail crime involves two or more persons obtaining retail merchandise through theft and fraud as part of an unlawful enterprise.

Kroger has joined the Buy Safe America Coalition to work to end shoplifting and organized retail crime alongside other retailers.

In the multi-billion dollar thrift store industry, donations of merchandise can be a loss prevention nightmare.

How are shoplifting and other retail shrink concerns managed in retail stores with no loss prevention team?

Several experts on organized retail crime discuss how criminals will likely respond as retail stores reopen after nearly two months of store closures.

Japan has always had a reputation for its fascinating, distinctive traditions. As an island nation with a long history of isolation, many aspects of the culture are immersed in a rich history and deep traditions dating back thousands of years. On the other hand, it is a country that continuously pushes new trends. The same is true for retail security.