We know that your week can get busy, and the time you have to catch up on the news from around the retail loss prevention industry is often stolen away by other things. That’s why the LPM team sifts through headlines from all over the country to bring only the most relevant LP news to you here, in our special weekly news round-up—the perfect bookend to a productive week.
Here’s What You May Have Missed
A surge in shoplifting in the UK has led to shoppers paying a 10p crime tax on every basket, businesses have warned, as a Home Office minister vowed an end to the “shameful neglect” of retail crime.
Shoplifter Uses Bear Spray on Alberta Walmart Staff
A GoFundMe campaign is raising money for two Walmart employees who were bear sprayed by a woman attempting to rob the store. Both victims—one 81-years-old and the other 56—were treated by EMS and police continue to investigate.
Almost 1 in 3 Retail Workers Considers Quitting Over Unsafe Conditions
Almost one in three retail workers have considered leaving their jobs ahead of the holiday shopping season over safety concerns, a new study has found. The research also found a majority of retail managers and staff are worried about crime in their stores.
NJ Assembly Panel Considering Tougher Penalties for Shoplifters
New Jersey Assembly lawmakers will weigh heightened penalties for shoplifters and new restrictions on gift card sales amid a recent rise in retail theft. The bipartisan bill would enhance penalties for shoplifting rings and elevate assaults against retail workers to a more serious charge.
Ahold Delhaize’s US Operations Interrupted by Cyberattack
Ahold Delhaize said in a statement that it had “detected a cybersecurity issue within its US network” and was investigating with help from outside experts, but did not indicate what might have impacted its online infrastructure.
Home Depot Says Shoplifting Challenges Aren’t Getting Any Easier
Shoplifting and ORC was a dominant story in retail last year. While the issue hasn’t made as many headlines this year, Home Depot said the issue hasn’t gone away: “This is a problem for all of retail. It’s hard to quantify,” said CFO Richard McPhail.