Loss Prevention & Security
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Retrieved from U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on February 28, 2025
Cargo theft reaching record levels, prompting calls for congressional action
“I've never seen cargo theft this prevalent,” Robert Howell, chief supply chain officer at Academy Sports and Outdoors, said during a hearing.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 10, 2025 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: ‘Foes of a Minimum Wage Guard’
Playwright Ken Harris talks about how his loss prevention experience informs his award-winning play, and gives his unique perspective on shrink and theft.
By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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TrendlineThe state of loss prevention in retail
The types of losses attributed to retail theft has become more apparent — as is the need for more in-depth reporting and prevention strategies.
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What retailers can expect in 2025
As a new year kicks off, the industry is up against challenges concerning tariffs, DEI policies and crime.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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CVS launches app that lets shoppers access locked-up merchandise
The company is testing the feature in a few stores to address a customer pain point that has come to the fore as retailers attempt to thwart thieves.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 29, 2025 -
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Where the fight against retail crime goes in 2025
As the industry still struggles to measure and mitigate shrink, there’s now less data than ever.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2025 -
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8 retail trends to watch in 2025
Each year brings unique headwinds and tailwinds. From increased attention on DEI efforts to the shifting nature of DTC, this is what we’ll be following in 2025.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Walmart tests in-store body cameras for employees
The retailer is embarking on the pilot program in the name of safety. But one industry advocacy group says higher staffing and improved safety training and protocols are needed.
By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Deep DiveNordstrom and Macy’s abandoned the ‘retail inventory method’ after using it for decades. Here’s why.
The accounting practice, embraced by department stores in the 1920s, is outdated, skews key metrics and fosters bad decisions, analysts say.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Shrink down at Dollar General after backing away from self-checkout
Hurricanes took a toll in the third quarter and into the fourth, leading the discounter to lower its guidance slightly for the year.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Consumers have a new option as millions of packages are swiped from porches each year
PorchPals is an insurance product that could shake up coverage for a problem that has only escalated with the growth of e-commerce.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 3, 2024 -
Permission granted by Gibson
Federal agents seize 3K counterfeit Gibson guitars
If the musical instruments were genuine, law enforcement and company officials said the guitars, which arrived via ocean freight, would be worth about $18 million.
By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Macy’s delays full Q3 report over millions in fraudulent expense accounting
Starting in 2021 an employee hid $132 million to $154 million in delivery expenses, a disclosure overshadowing an otherwise decent quarter.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Shoplifting on the rise this year, report shows
Two widely different sets of FBI data underscore the need for better information on theft, however, according to Council on Criminal Justice researchers. That includes better reporting from retailers.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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REI changes policy to stop serial returners
The outdoor gear cooperative said other tactics to curb the misuse of its returns policy by a small number of members were ineffective.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Auction of struggling San Francisco Centre mall postponed
The property, previously anchored by a Nordstrom flagship that left last year and now more than $625 million in default, was set to be sold Thursday.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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27% of shoppers will switch retailers, abandon purchase if they come across locked-up products: report
More than half of consumers report seeing more merchandise locked up in stores in the past year, according to a recent survey from Numerator.
By Howard Ruben • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Amazon, Google sue over ‘fake review website’
The dual complaints in federal court target sellers of fake reviews for retailers and local businesses that market on the web giants.
By Justin Bachman • Nov. 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of NRF
As the 118th Congress winds up its session, the National Retail Federation continues its push against retail crime
The trade group is holding its third straight “Fight Retail Crime Day” amid ongoing questions surrounding the scope of shrink and theft.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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After more than 3 decades, NRF won’t publish its annual shrink report this year
The National Retail Federation’s surveys on inventory lost to crime, errors and more have provided statistics on an issue in focus for retailers.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2024 -
Courtesy of Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union
Retail workers hail New York’s new panic-button law
But the bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, which requires a host of safety measures to address store-based crime, was opposed by key trade groups.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Shoppers’ online fraud fears escalate
Four in five consumers are worried about identity theft or someone stealing their credit card numbers, according to an August report from the credit monitoring agency Experian.
By Patrick Cooley • Sept. 3, 2024 -
Retrieved from Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom on August 16, 2024
With support of retail industry, California enacts package of bills to fight retail crime
Gov. Gavin Newsom hopes to blunt the potential of a November voter referendum that he says could undermine the new legislation.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Bassett Furniture temporarily shuts down manufacturing facilities following cyberattack
Although customers can still place orders and purchase products, the furniture company’s ability to fulfill orders is currently impacted.
By Kaarin Moore • July 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Rite Aid
Rite Aid confirms cybersecurity breach
The drugstore retailer stated that customer’s Social Security numbers, financial information and patient information was not impacted.
By Kaarin Moore • July 16, 2024 -
Permission granted by Dollar General
Dollar General agrees to settle OSHA safety violations for $12M
The agreement with federal regulators requires the retailer to reduce its inventory and improve stocking efficiency to avoid safety hazards like blocked emergency exits and access to fire extinguishers.
By Nate Delesline III • July 12, 2024
