Tag: organized retail crime
Prioritizing People’s Safety Amidst Organized Retail Crime
Beyond debate over definitions and dollars lost is the lived experience of customers and store workers being victimized in violent store takeovers.
Homeland Security Investigations’ New and Active Role Against Retail Crime
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) employs a very focused approach to ORC investigations, both domestically and abroad.
Addressing the Scourge of Organized Retail Crime
Nobody has a definitive estimate of the dollar impact of ORC, but retailers will tell you that it has a major impact not only on their fiscal bottom line but also on the safety of store associates and consumers.
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.
Illinois Man Guilty in $20 Million ORC Enterprise
According to court records, Artur Gilowski operated a criminal enterprise that involved co-conspirators stealing tens of thousands of retail products valued at over $20 million.
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.
Organized Retail Crime Associations: The Complete List
Successful organized retail crime associations are typically independent, multi-jurisdictional, customer-centric, and a recognized non-profit to be best positioned to lead the public/private partnership and combat ORC.
What Is Organized Retail Crime?
Organized retail crime involves two or more persons obtaining retail merchandise through theft and fraud as part of an unlawful enterprise.
Kroger Joins the Buy Safe America Coalition
Kroger has joined the Buy Safe America Coalition to work to end shoplifting and organized retail crime alongside other retailers.
Let’s “Talk Trash” – How Loss Prevention Is Helping Communities
In the multi-billion dollar thrift store industry, donations of merchandise can be a loss prevention nightmare.
