Loss Prevention & Security: Page 3
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Office Depot parent expects over $20M loss due to malware attack
CompuCom, a subsidiary of the ODP Corporation, disclosed the incident earlier in the month and estimates an additional revenue loss of up to $8 million.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Updated March 31, 2021 -
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Retailers embrace Senate effort to fight fakes sold through marketplaces
Amazon, where the problem is acute, so far hasn't joined broad industry support of the bipartisan measure.
By Daphne Howland • Updated March 24, 2021 -
Will US lawmakers rein in marketplace counterfeits?
As retailers like Amazon try to police knockoffs, congressional bills aim to regulate online merchants to protect consumers and brands.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 16, 2021 -
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Sponsored by PlanalyticsBoost sales by factoring in this everyday driver of demand
There is one very influential external variable that too many retailers are still ignoring – the weather.
Feb. 22, 2021 -
Amazon, Salvatore Ferragamo sue alleged counterfeiters
The e-commerce giant has recently teamed up with other brands in court to tackle knockoff sellers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 12, 2021 -
Organized retail crime costs retailers nearly $720K per $1B in sales: NRF
Though retailers want stricter laws to address the problem, they're also investing more in tech to combat organized criminals themselves.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 6, 2021 -
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Vendor ransomware attack disrupts DSW's inventory management
The impact of cyberattacks on retailers and their vendors is even greater during this digital-first period brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 10, 2020 -
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Study: Two-thirds of shoppers concerned about holiday data breaches
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced reluctant shoppers to spend online, but many remain concerned about cybersecurity risks.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 19, 2020 -
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Sponsored by White Ops5 ways sophisticated bots could turn your Black Friday campaigns into a #BotFriday disaster
The world's largest retailers lose millions of dollars to sophisticated bots each year. Do you know how these bots work and how to respond?
By Bethann Noble, Head of Product Marketing, White Ops • Oct. 26, 2020 -
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Boost in e-commerce may lead to more counterfeits: study
With more consumers shopping online this year, the threat of online counterfeits looms, according to Red Points.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 22, 2020 -
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EBay to verify sneakers sold for more than $100
The retailer has introduced other authentication initiatives to build trust with online shoppers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 15, 2020 -
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With Guest mode, Google lets Assistant users interact without saving data
The new privacy-focused feature aims to give consumers more control of their user experience.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 8, 2020 -
Amazon's product quality woes extend beyond its Marketplace
The e-commerce giant is facing Congressional scrutiny after a CNN report that several of its AmazonBasics products present serious safety hazards.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2020 -
Verishop debuts Verified Shops program for vetted brands
By evaluating sellers on its platform, the company joins other e-commerce sites in attempting to provide customers with deeper authentication efforts.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 14, 2020 -
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EBay to authenticate, cut seller fees for luxury watches
The site’s new features aim to protect customers' funds and verify high-end watches.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 10, 2020 -
Retailers, trade groups join coalition against counterfeit sales
In the eyes of the Buy Safe America Coalition, third-party platforms' efforts to stop knockoffs have fallen short.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 4, 2020 -
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Sponsored by Mood MediaLet's get real – navigating fear and the customer experience
If your current approach to Customer Experience is all about the "what" and the "right now," you're missing a huge opportunity to differentiate from the competition.
Aug. 27, 2020 -
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Instacart boosts security for shoppers after breach
In the coming months, the grocery delivery service will expand the use of two-factor authentication to more features within the shopper app.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 25, 2020 -
Amazon, KF Beauty team up in court over alleged counterfeits
The retailers filed a lawsuit claiming fake goods were sold on the e-commerce giant's platform, marking another case in its fight against counterfeits.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 14, 2020 -
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EBay, Prova Group partner on sports memorabilia authentication
The marketplace joins Amazon and others in setting up measures to combat the sale of counterfeit goods, one of the biggest threats to resale.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 5, 2020 -
Retail shrink totaled nearly $62B in 2019
Shrink is at an all-time high, up $11 billion from 2018, according to a new report by the National Retail Federation.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 17, 2020 -
New Amazon 'counterfeit crimes unit' aims for zero fakes
The e-commerce giant says prevention remains a priority but that its new taskforce will help it pursue civil and criminal measures against "bad actors."
By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2020 -
Amazon, Valentino team up in court over alleged counterfeits
The e-commerce giant has come under fire before for the proliferation of fakes on its website, but says it will "take aggressive action."
By Daphne Howland • June 22, 2020 -
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Many shoppers worry about fake goods during COVID-19 outbreak
Over two-thirds of shoppers are concerned that the outbreak will lead to more counterfeit or low-quality goods being sold online, Red Points found.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 23, 2020 -
Can retailers combat consumer desire for counterfeits?
Online marketplaces have launched initiatives aimed at addressing counterfeit sales, but those efforts can be cumbersome for brands.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 11, 2020
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