Retail security leaders face an evolving landscape of threats as bad actors appear to be more brazen, even when met with increased security presence.

In this edition of Security’s Year in Review from Security magazine, we showcase the top stories and new developments from across the security industry throughout 2023. 

Retailers are embracing innovation, monitoring economic indicators and seeking to create more efficient, safe and customer-focused environments.

In this edition of Security’s Top 5 from Security magazine, we showcase the top stories and new developments from across the security industry throughout October.

The parking lot is often overlooked in security strategies, but it can provide one of the best opportunities to deter crime and keep a store safe. 

Target cites an increase in ORC as contributing factor leading to an unsafe environment for employees and making business unsustainable.

Consumers reveal how rising fraud impacts their trust in organizations.

Fighting organized retail crime (ORC) requires a holistic and fully resourced enterprise security program.

A taskforce including law enforcement, local governments, retail organizations and more will focus on reducing organized crime in communities across the United States.

The 2022 National Retail Security Survey from the National Retail Federation found increases in organized retail crime, which may contribute to retail shrink.