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Retail Inventory Shrink Increased to $45.2 Billion in 2015

June 13, 2016

Retailers’ inventory shrink averaged 1.38 percent of retail sales, or $45.2 billion in 2015, up by $1.2 billion from 2014.

Study Finds Retail Fraud Incidence Rising

June 2, 2016

Both the volume of and monetary losses caused by fraudulent transactions have sharply increased in the past year.

Filling in the Gaps: How ALERRT Training Helps Crisis Response Times for Employees and First Responders

June 1, 2016

After the shooting at Columbine High School, The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center at Texas State University was created to instruct police officers in active-shooter response.

Majority of Retailers Still Not EMV Ready

June 1, 2016

Payments security is a core area of concern for retailers, according to new research from ACI Worldwide.

U.K. Retailer Launches Interactive Smart Home Department

June 1, 2016

Department store John Lewis has opened a 1,000-square foot space in its flagship Oxford Street location dedicated to products for connected homes.

100% of Retailers Worried about Cybersecurity

June 1, 2016

For the first time in the 2016 BDO Retail RiskFactor Report's history, risks associated with data privacy and security breaches were cited by all retailers.

Report Details Trends in Retail Fraud; Mobile Fraud to Increase

May 25, 2016

Mobile fraud is a challenge for merchants, and will only intensify, according to the 2016 LexisNexis True Cost of Fraud Study.

Small Retailers ‘Overwhelmed’ by Government Regulations, Mandates

May 4, 2016

The expanding scope and cost of government regulation are placing new burdens on America’s small businesses, hindering their ability to create jobs and drive economic growth.

Shoppers Blame Retailers for Security Breaches

March 28, 2016

When it comes to security breaches, consumers are clear about who they hold responsible.

42% of Retailers are Still Swiping Credit Cards

March 28, 2016

According to a CardHub survey of 55 major retailers and 1,000 individuals, 42% of retailers have not updated the terminals in any of their stores and 56% of people don’t care if a retailer’s payment terminal is chip-enabled.