Retail Crime

Finding and following trails of money as it flows through legal and illegal channels is critical to identify the network, build the case, and ultimately dismantle the ORC operation.

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.

Organized retail crime is a growing problem for retailers. Since the pandemic began, brazen daylight robberies have become more frequent, and shop owners say they’re also more violent.

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.

In this podcast, LPM’s Kevin McMenimen and Jac Brittain look inside the retail business at areas of opportunity in e-commerce and e-fraud.

The Retail Council of Canada’s virtual Retail Loss Prevention Forum will examine how retail loss prevention and risk management teams are evolving their roles, responsibilities, and empowering their staff with the new skills and approaches.

If you were dealt the blow of the pandemic, and survived, and then had to deal with the aftermath of shipping and distribution struggles, you may think that things can’t possibly get worse. And then, the wrath of ongoing organized retail crime raises its ugly head.

As Homeland Security Investigations helps to lead the fight against ORC, retailers are partnering with HSI and a network of government agencies supporting ORC investigators.

As is true with so many of today’s greatest challenges, education is the key to finding solutions. The willingness to expand our base of...