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

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

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

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.

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.

It’s a balancing act. James Connolly wanted to significantly cut losses while having better images for liability and prosecution use. Tatiana Fokina, on the other hand, wanted to create a secure shopping experience that matches her inventory and customer profile.

An alleged international gang of cyber thieves managed to steal $45 million from thousands of ATMs in carefully coordinated attacks conducted in a matter of hours.

A Cisco Customer Experience Report found that customers want a more seamless and personalized experience from their bank and are mostly willing to share biometric information with bankers.