Tag: legislation
Ahead of Fight Retail Crime Day, the NRF Asks Congress to Act
This rise in crime has caught the attention of policymakers in Washington and they are considering legislation to help. Ahead of Fight Retail Crime Day on Oct. 26, the NRF is asking congress to act—and, in turn, asking retailers to plead with congress as well.
Senate Lawmakers Include INFORM Consumers Act in 2023 Defense Bill
If included on to the NDAA, online marketplaces would be required to take steps to verify the identity of high-volume sellers, and to provide some of that information to customers.
Illinois Senator Introduces Measure to Clarify Controversial SAFE-T Act Language
Illinois State Senator Scott Bennett has filed legislation to clarify language in the controversial SAFE-T Act and improve how officials can enforce the law.
California Assembly Passes INFORM Legislation
SB 301, California’s version of the federal INFORM Consumers Act, has passed unanimously out of the Assembly.
RILA Execs Talk Leading the Push for Organized Retail Crime Legislation
Three executives from RILA explained how their organization is working with retail members to push for federal and state legislation that would increase penalties for ORC.
A Perfect Storm for Organized Retail Crime
We recently met with leaders from CVS Health, Rite Aid, and Walgreens who are directing the efforts against ORC to get their insights into the current challenges.
Ohio Senate Passes Legislation Combatting ORC
The Ohio state senate has passed bill HB 272, which closely mirrors the INFORM Consumers Act, federal legislation that would require online marketplaces to verify high-volume third-party sellers.
Stemming the Tide of Shoplifting
Stakeholders and communities can no longer ignore the impact that a collective lack of attention to youthful, first time, and low-level shoplifting has had on the proliferation of shoplifting in the US.