Shoplifting Suspect Claims She Has a Gun; Gets Shocked
A Walmart shoplifting suspect was taken to the hospital Monday morning after she told police she had a gun, refused to obey their commands...
Drone Pilot Expanded to Deliver COVID-19 Tests
Walmart is partnering with Quest Diagnostics and nationwide drone services provider DroneUp to pilot drone delivery of at-home COVID-19 self-collection kits. This discounter launches...
Donut Shop Agrees to Pay $650K; Settles 2019 Data Breach Lawsuit
On September 15, 2020, the New York Attorney General’s Office (NYAG) announced a settlement with Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. (Dunkin) in connection with a September...
Suspect Indicted in International Fraud Ring
A Carlsbad (Texas) man has been indicted for playing a part in a large credit card fraud ring. According to court documents, on September...
You Can Steal It, But You Can’t Use It | Ep. 36
In this podcast, Dr. Read Hayes of the LPRC discusses the history of benefit denial and where such technologies are headed.
Holiday Sales to Rise 1.0% to 2.6% but over a Longer Period
The traditional November to December holiday shopping season is meaningless this year — and perhaps forever.
That’s according to AlixPartners, whose annual retail holiday sales...
Couple Sentenced in ORC Scheme; Get Prison Time
The couple who admitted selling stolen goods at their Quarkertown Farmer's Market shop were sentenced to time in Bucks County Prison.
On Monday, Michael Gill,...
Bankruptcy: Law Firms Concerned about Retailer’s Unused Gift Cards
Consumer attorneys are trying to help customers get their gift card purchases from stores that have filed for bankruptcy.
Gift cards are a great present...
Livestreaming into a Video-First Future of Retail
Virtually nonexistent three years ago, livestreaming now accounts for 4% of online retail sales in China and about 1% of total retail sales.
Police Chase Down, Fight, Arrest Shoplifter Fleeing with loaded 9 MM, Knife
A shoplifting incident in Allen Park ended with a potentially life and death situation for police and a man who was chased down and...