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‘Mutual Associations’ Under Attack

July 22, 2013

What started out years ago as an informal way local retailers could share information on employees separated for a security-related reason to avoid hiring them elsewhere has turned into a viable third-party business.

Retailers: Organized Retail Crime Strong; Gift Card Fraud Complex

July 22, 2013

Savvy, confident organized retail crime gangs -- who steal billions of dollars worth of merchandise each year only to sell that merchandise online or at brick-and-mortar or fencing locations – continue to test retailers.

NRF Honors Retailers, Law Enforcement with Loss Prevention Awards

July 22, 2013

Loss prevention is a difficult but rewarding career path. During a special ceremony under the banner of the National Retail Federation Loss Prevention (LP) Conference in June, winners of the 2013 Loss Prevention Awards were honored.

Securing Retail with Modern Communications

July 22, 2013

Bill Strother had a problem. As director of corporate security for shopping center owner and developer of Weingarten Realty, his responsibilities extend to more than 400 properties, the majority of which are large open-air complexes.

Boston Retailers Push Bill to Crack Down on Organized Crime

July 10, 2013

Retailers in Massachusetts have been trying to get a bill passed that would crack down on organized retail crime since 2007.

What Banks Can Teach Us about Combating Online Fraud

A multi-layered approach, including the end user, is required to keep up with sophisticated fraudsters.

Daniel Ingevaldson

June 25, 2013

Financial institutions have been battling cybercriminals for decades. A constantly evolving network of bad actors continues to identify and exploit vulnerabilities to perpetrate fraud.

$189 Million Recovered from Retail Thieves in 2012

One in 40 Employees Was Apprehended for Theft from their Employer in 2012, the Survey States.

June 18, 2013

One in 40 employees was apprehended for theft from their employer in 2012.

Consumers Prefer Biometrics over Social, Smartphone Payments

June 12, 2013

Paying by iris, fingerprint or palm scans is the most popular future choice for making secure purchases, consumers say.

Miami Commission Plans Ban for Storefront Security Shutters

June 12, 2013

The metal shutters or screens protect businesses from theft, say local business owners, but the Miami City Commissioner says they're an eyesore that deter pedestrian traffic.

Eight in 10 Retailers Agree Organized Retail Crime Activity Has Increased in Past Three Years

June 6, 2013

The National Retail Federation’s ninth annual Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Survey found that 93.5 percent of retailers say they have been a victim of organized retail crime in the past year, down slightly from 96.0 percent in 2012.