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Despite what some seem to think, “audit” is not a four-letter word, and when managed correctly and appropriately, it can be a driving factor in the operation’s success.

The National Retail Federation forecast that winter holiday spending is expected to grow between 2.5% and 3.5% over 2023.

In this Ask the Expert discussion, we focus on how time also matters in the discussion of risky places.

Many of our opinions are driven by a variety of cognitive biases. In this article, learn how bias can influence investigative interviews.

As the world continuously changes, WZ strives to bring you the most modern, evidence-based, and proven interviewing methods. Here, learn more about how changes in concepts will impact your interviews.

NRF Pulls Shrink Report, Reevaluates Tools for Tracking Theft | Flash Mob Suspects Charged in Robbery of Topanga Mall | Nordstrom CEO Says Settle Area Has the Most Retail Theft

Successful organized retail crime associations are typically independent, multi-jurisdictional, customer-centric, and a recognized non-profit to be best positioned to lead the public/private partnership and combat ORC.

Imports at the nation’s major container ports should continue at elevated levels this month despite a strike that briefly shut down operations from Maine to Texas last week, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Effective data collection and management in the aftermath of violent incidents are key for preventing future occurrences.

When it comes to retail theft, the industry—and the media—tend to focus on more prominent brands with more stores and revenue that are accountable to shareholders. But shrink from theft significantly impacts small-to medium-sized (SMB) retailers, which operate on narrower margins.