Tag: national retail federation
Mall Shooting Leaves Gunman Dead and 2 Wounded in Alabama
A shooting on Thanksgiving night at Alabama's largest enclosed mall left a gunman dead and two people, including a 12-year-old girl injured, and sent terrified...
Retailers Take Steps to Fight Gift Card Fraud
Walmart, Target, and Best Buy have made changes to their gift card programs to reduce the risk of fraud as consumers enter the holiday...
Is Black Friday Turning Gray?
Do I really need to fight the crowds and craziness the day after Thanksgiving to save money on holiday shopping? It doesn't look like it.
Organized Retail Crime Losses Reach All-Time High
Organized retail crime (ORC) is continuing to grow, with nearly three-quarters of retailers surveyed reporting an increase in the past year, according to the...
Holiday Loss Prevention Tips: Make Sure You’re Ready for the Rush
During this critical time of year, every possible step that we can take to ensure a successful season must be planned and prepared, including our loss prevention plan.
‘Tis the Season — but This Time, Without Toys “R” Us
When Toys"R"Us closed its stores, consumers were upset—especially kids. My nine-year-old granddaughter heard talk that Amazon had basically killed Toys"R"Us. She was so upset she asked her parents to "never shop at Amazon again" for her toys.
Fraud Still Retailers’ Top Payment Issue Despite EMV
Three years after the switch to new chip-based credit and debit cards, a study released recently by the National Retail Federation and Forrester says...