Employee Accused of Theft from Distribution Center
An employee of the Target distribution center in Wilton, New York, was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the business, police...
Unexpected Loss in the Bagging Area: Managing Losses Associated with Self-Checkout
A recent report from the ECR Community Shrinkage and On-shelf Availability Group charts the scale and extent of the losses retailers are experiencing from a range of self-scan and checkout technologies. The research also provides a detailed review of the ways in which these losses might best be controlled.
Duo Accused Of Stealing Thousands In Merchandise after Chase
Antoine Whitney, 28, and Shakur Smikle, 18, both of Brooklyn, were arrested on Sunday, November 17, by Greenwich Police after an officer saw the...
Cargo Thieves Target Containers Rushed into US Ahead of Threatened Tariffs
Cargo theft across the US increased in the third quarter, with thieves targeting high-value items and making off with an average value of $155,709...
Police Warn of Organized Theft Ring Targeting Stores
With the holiday shopping season underway, Chicago police are warning shoppers about a professional theft ring, which it says has targeted stores along Michigan...
Online’s Booming Counterfeit Business Raises the Risk That Regulators Will Crack Down
Anyone charged with protecting Amazon’s image is having a tough month. On November 11, The Wall Street Journal wrote that the company’s website “increasingly...
Fraud is Top of Mind for Consumers Going into the Holiday Season
While the higher volume of shopping that occurs during the holiday season is a boon for retailers, comprising as much as 30% of their...
The Fallout of Holiday Peak on Supply Chain
As e-commerce continues to evolve, so will loss prevention. We have literally entered a new era in how the consumer shops, and retailers must continue to figure out ways to ship these orders. This is true year-round but even more critical during peak season.
Indefatigable Shoplifter Who Has Been Busted 31 Times… Nabbed Again
Police said a Cleveland, Tennessee, woman who has been caught shoplifting at Walmart 31 times was most recently nabbed stealing from the JCPenney at...
Beleaguered Retailer Needs a Miracle. But There are Few Signs It’s Getting One
Macy’s will report its third-quarter earnings on Thursday. How the results are may well affect the moods of investors as they watch the retailer’s...