Credit Fraud before and during the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) 2019 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book says credit card fraud in the United States rose 104% between the first...
Crook Disguises Himself as Store Employee to Steal TV
A man attempted to steal a TV from Walmart August 6 while disguised as an employee. As he was pushing the cart containing the...
Retailers Target Coronavirus Back-to-School Shopping
With colleges and grade schools going virtual, marketers are trying to come up with ways to pry consumers' wallets open during the back-to-school season.
Between...
E-Commerce Investments Pay Off Big as Coronavirus Keeps Shoppers Home
Retailers from Home Depot Inc. to Nestlé SA and AutoNation Inc. have accelerated their e-commerce efforts to keep up with a rush to online...
IT Teams: The Unsung Heroes of Retail During COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak is turning out to be the biggest unprecedented event in modern times. But we all can agree that we're at a...
Proposition 17 Gives Felons Who are on Parole the Right to Vote
California felons on parole could soon be able to cast their ballot. If Proposition 17 passes, felons who are currently on parole will get...
Are Retailers to Blame for Organized Retail Crime? | Ep. 34
This podcast looks at the question of what role, if any, do retailers play in creating demand for stolen products.
How to Ensure Retail CyberSecurity during a Pandemic
To fight off security threats, you’ll need to develop a comprehensive strategy that covers all the specifics of your e-store operation and offers a...
Spirit Halloween Brings on Infection Protection Experts; Opening 14K Stores
Spirit Halloween remains “passionate” about Halloween even as questions mount about how it will be celebrated this year amid the pandemic.
The nation's largest specialty...
Employee Who Was Stabbed, Shot, Sues Retailer
Over the course of 12 months, Timothy Ray Ramos had the misfortune of working at a Dollar General store that was robbed three times.
The...