Shoplifting Suspect Threatens LP Associate with Machete, Handgun
A man being pursued for suspected shoplifting Sunday night threatened a loss prevention officer by displaying a machete and possibly a handgun before fleeing...
COVID-19’s Impact on the Retail Supply Chain
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has exposed gaps in the ability of retailers to mitigate supply chain imbalances and offer an omnichannel customer experience, among...
Officer Buys Christmas Dinner For Family after Shoplifting Incident
A Somerset Police officer who was called for a report of shoplifting ended up buying the suspects a gift card to help them buy...
5 Major Cybercrime Predictions for 2021
Threats, vaccine rollout, remote working will make 2021 a prosperous year for cybercriminals
As society continues to navigate through the ongoing pandemic, hackers are honing...
Online Giant Delivers Record-Breaking 1.5 Billion Holiday Packages Delivered
Amazon is reporting a record-breaking holiday shopping season that saw more than 1.5 billion toys, electronics and household goods delivered amid the global COVID-19...
Post-Pandemic Employee Fraud Expected to Increase Predict Experts
There has been a sharp drop in crime during stay-at-home directives and social isolation. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said his city hasn’t...
Managing Disruptive Behaviors in Retail in Response to COVID-19
Addressing disruptive customer behavior and de-escalation training efforts have become a topic of great interest to retailers amidst growing concern over the challenges and opportunities for safety in retail stores, especially in light of our current circumstances. Here are some tips for your employees.
Next up for Retailers: A Big Wave of Gift Returns
After shoppers tucked their final Christmas presents under the tree, US retailers are bracing for a record-setting flood of returns of online gifts bought...
Officer Hit By Car Door As Accused Shoplifter Flees
An Oklahoma City police officer recovered on Wednesday from injuries received following a chase with a shoplifting suspect the night before. According to the...
The 10 Biggest Retail Bankruptcies of 2020
More than three dozen retailers, including the nation’s oldest department store chain, filed for bankruptcy this year, marking an 11-year high.
Pre-pandemic, several of these...