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Security is key for retailers. But it can't stand in the way of efficiency, CIO says
When overhauling the furniture retailer's connectivity solutions, Rent-A-Center's Mike Santimaw had to shift the security-focused model of the business.
By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 15, 2020 -
Visa, Mastercard hold fast to gas stations' chip-card deadline
Fuel retailers were given an extra five years to upgrade to EMV technology, but 70% of convenience store owners in a survey said they still haven't done so.
By Dan Ennis • Jan. 10, 2020 -
Cybercriminals latest retail target? Loyalty programs
Failing to protect reward program data can drive customers to more secure competitors.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 2, 2020 -
97% of retailers hit by organized theft and other crimes
According to the National Retail Federation, 68% of companies have seen an increase in organized retail crime.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 27, 2019 -
Wawa hit with malware data breach
The convenience and fuel retailer said the data security incident may have impacted all locations.
By Lisa Rowan • Dec. 23, 2019 -
Macy's data breach caused by a customized Magecart attack, research finds
Digital skimmers have been around for years, but a new type of point-of-sale attack is tailored for the target.
By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 23, 2019 -
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Retail cyberattack attempts up 20% last year
Increased attack sophistication has some chief information security officers planning to increase staffing in 2020.
By Lisa Rowan • Dec. 17, 2019 -
Over a quarter of US shoppers have purchased counterfeit goods: Report
Fake items erode brand trust, according to a study by Incopro, but some consumers are warming up to buying knockoffs.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 9, 2019 -
Black Friday cybersecurity responsibility falls to customers
Cybercriminals feed on shoppers with weak personal cyber hygiene. Have companies done enough to protect customers?
By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 27, 2019 -
Macy's suffers another data breach
The hack, which went undetected for about a week, comes at a particularly inopportune time for the department store.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Mobile apps pose lower risk of online shopping fraud
E-commerce fraud increases prior to the holidays but doesn't comprise many transactions.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 11, 2019 -
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren launches digital IDs to authenticate merchandise
The new technology will allow products to be verified as goods move through the supply chain.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 5, 2019 -
Rebag
Rebag launches appraisal tool for luxury handbags
The company's new software, called Clair, provides a resale value estimate instantly.
By Lisa Rowan • Oct. 24, 2019 -
Theft is a major risk for retailers using scan-and-go tech, expert says
But companies can mitigate that risk with additional layers of protection, including security cameras, customer notices and enhanced employee training.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 22, 2019 -
Retail loyalty programs are prime targets for online fraud
Customer identity manipulation has also experienced growth as a method for attacks, according to a new report.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 21, 2019 -
Zappos bucks cash payouts, proposes 10% discount as breach settlement
Impacted customers received emails entitling them to a one-time, 10% discount through the end of the year following the 2012 data breach.
By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 21, 2019 -
Opinion
Balancing 'safe' and 'welcoming' in the era of mass shootings
Being prepared today can save lives — as well as significant business costs — tomorrow, writes Vice President of Pinkerton, Jason Porter.
By Jason Porter • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Deep Dive
When levees break: How retailers are preparing for a riskier natural world
The march of fearsome weather events has caught the attention of retailers, who collectively have some 26,000 stores at risk of climate-based calamities.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 19, 2019 -
StockX reveals details about data breach
The online marketplace says customer financial data was not compromised.
By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Amazon drivers part of $10M theft ring, FBI says
Two Seattle-area Amazon logistics contractors were allegedly stealing goods intended for warehouses or customers and selling them to pawn shops.
By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Poshmark hit by data breach
The company stated that financial information was not compromised, but recommends users change their passwords.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Commerce Department seeks comment on online counterfeits
The agency is looking for recommendations on how best to stop the sale of fraudulent items through online third-party marketplaces.
By Matt Leonard • July 15, 2019 -
Walmart updates supplier pricing tool to manage tariff costs
The move shows how certain the company's executives are of the need for price hikes, as the system designed to enable them is already in place.
By Morgan Forde • June 13, 2019 -
Retail shrink totaled $50.6B in 2018
The National Retail Federation's annual security survey noted cybersecurity and organized retail theft as major threats.
By Lisa Rowan • June 11, 2019 -
Beyond the data breach: How retail is addressing cybersecurity
Experts say companies need to implement data protection strategies including training employees across departments and vetting third-party partners.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 6, 2019
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