Why Texas Has a New Law about Plastic Delivery Crates from Grocery Stores
Sometimes the world changes enough that new crimes emerge and new laws have to be written. The just-completed Texas Legislature dealt with one of...
9th Circuit Kicks California ‘Bag Check’ Case Back to Lower Court
In a unanimous decision late last week, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals resuscitated class claims against retail giants Nike and Converse that allege...
Thought and Gesture: Part 2
We discussed some of the geographic differences when using gestures in other cultures in our last column. We also touched on the differences between...
Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Program Issues Changes to Security Criteria
The US government’s Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program has issued changes to their minimum security criteria for the first time since they...
Four Teens Busted for ORC
The Dick’s Sporting Goods retail stores in California were the target of four teenagers bent on stealing whatever they could on the afternoon of...
Vacuum Theft Leads to 3 Arrests after Brief Pursuit
New York State Police say they arrested three people, accused of stealing from a store and possessing drugs.
Police say Troopers responded to the Boscov's...
Top 10 Reasons We Celebrate Independence Day on the Fourth of July
No. 10
The fifth of May was already taken
No. 9
It’s nearly impossible to enjoy a picnic in January
No. 8
Baseball needed an excuse for having fireworks...
Stealing Stuff Worth Less Than $750 Still a Crime in Florida, but Soon Won’t...
Thefts of goods worth less than $750 in Florida will soon no longer be classified as felonies after Governor Ron DeSantis approved a bill...
Five Companies That Are Truly Living Their Brand
Too many companies think brand-building belongs to the marketing department. But actually, it’s everyone’s business according to brand strategist Lindsay Pedersen. Retailers of all...
Using Artificial Intelligence to Catch Shoplifters in the Act
Artificial intelligence is a trending topic in both the tech and security industries, but how exactly can it help us in the retail loss...