Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Among Top Risks to CEOs
Based on a KPMG survey, nearly one-fifth (18%) of CEOs see cybersecurity risks as the number one threat to their organizations’ growth over the next three years.
Outstanding LP Awards Nominations End Friday Feb. 26
The Hall is a new awards program designed to recognize, celebrate, and reward those in and around the retail loss prevention industry.
Bloomingdale’s and Metro One Executive Losses His Battle with Cancer
On Dec. 8, 2020, the industry lost Bruce Williamson, a long-time LP professional and friend to many, after a two-year battle with cancer.
Retail Shrink Increased in 2019 Amid Rising Employee Theft, Shoplifting, ORC
Theft, fraud, and losses from other retail “shrink” totaled $61.7 billion in 2019, up from $50.6 billion in 2018 according to the 2020 NRSS report.
Se-Kure Controls CEO Roger Leyden Passes
Se-Kure Controls Founder and CEO Roger J. Leyden passed away peacefully with many close friends attending to him in his last weeks at his...
TJX Shutting All Stores, DCs, and e-Commerce
Effective March 19, TJX is closing all its stores in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia for two weeks.
Macy’s Temporarily Closes Stores Nationwide
Macy's announced that it will temporarily close all stores by end of business today, March 17, through March 31.
Appriss Retail Global User Conference 2020 Postponed
The Discover 2020 Appriss Retail Global User Conference scheduled for April 20-22 has been rescheduled for September 2020.
Sensormatic Survey Finds Engaged Sale Associates Are Driving In-store Sales and Experiences
Sensormatic released the results of its 2020 Consumer Shopping Trends survey that revealed an overwhelming majority of consumers (64%) still prefer to engage with in-store associates. BOPIS and BORIS also trending up.
Consumers Want it All: Demand Security with Minimal Friction in their Digital Experiences
A new report reveals that a majority of consumers demand trust, security, and data privacy, and also expect their digital transactions to be fast and frictionless.