Loss Prevention & Security: Page 5
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Over a quarter of US shoppers have purchased counterfeit goods: Report
Fake items erode brand trust, according to a study by Incopro, but some consumers are warming up to buying knockoffs.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 9, 2019 -
Black Friday cybersecurity responsibility falls to customers
Cybercriminals feed on shoppers with weak personal cyber hygiene. Have companies done enough to protect customers?
By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 27, 2019 -
Macy's suffers another data breach
The hack, which went undetected for about a week, comes at a particularly inopportune time for the department store.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Mobile apps pose lower risk of online shopping fraud
E-commerce fraud increases prior to the holidays but doesn't comprise many transactions.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 11, 2019 -
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren launches digital IDs to authenticate merchandise
The new technology will allow products to be verified as goods move through the supply chain.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 5, 2019 -
Rebag
Rebag launches appraisal tool for luxury handbags
The company's new software, called Clair, provides a resale value estimate instantly.
By Lisa Rowan • Oct. 24, 2019 -
Theft is a major risk for retailers using scan-and-go tech, expert says
But companies can mitigate that risk with additional layers of protection, including security cameras, customer notices and enhanced employee training.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 22, 2019 -
Retail loyalty programs are prime targets for online fraud
Customer identity manipulation has also experienced growth as a method for attacks, according to a new report.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 21, 2019 -
Zappos bucks cash payouts, proposes 10% discount as breach settlement
Impacted customers received emails entitling them to a one-time, 10% discount through the end of the year following the 2012 data breach.
By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 21, 2019 -
Opinion
Balancing 'safe' and 'welcoming' in the era of mass shootings
Being prepared today can save lives — as well as significant business costs — tomorrow, writes Vice President of Pinkerton, Jason Porter.
By Jason Porter • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Deep Dive
When levees break: How retailers are preparing for a riskier natural world
The march of fearsome weather events has caught the attention of retailers, who collectively have some 26,000 stores at risk of climate-based calamities.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 19, 2019 -
StockX reveals details about data breach
The online marketplace says customer financial data was not compromised.
By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Amazon drivers part of $10M theft ring, FBI says
Two Seattle-area Amazon logistics contractors were allegedly stealing goods intended for warehouses or customers and selling them to pawn shops.
By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Poshmark hit by data breach
The company stated that financial information was not compromised, but recommends users change their passwords.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Commerce Department seeks comment on online counterfeits
The agency is looking for recommendations on how best to stop the sale of fraudulent items through online third-party marketplaces.
By Matt Leonard • July 15, 2019 -
Walmart updates supplier pricing tool to manage tariff costs
The move shows how certain the company's executives are of the need for price hikes, as the system designed to enable them is already in place.
By Morgan Forde • June 13, 2019 -
Retail shrink totaled $50.6B in 2018
The National Retail Federation's annual security survey noted cybersecurity and organized retail theft as major threats.
By Lisa Rowan • June 11, 2019 -
Beyond the data breach: How retail is addressing cybersecurity
Experts say companies need to implement data protection strategies including training employees across departments and vetting third-party partners.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 6, 2019 -
Kenco, Primera Technology
New tech tag hopes to reduce retail's shrinkage problem
The technology hopes to disrupt shoplifting, wardrobing, receipt fraud, price switching and other forms of theft.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 5, 2019 -
Mastercard, Samsung partner to safeguard digital identities
The collaboration aims to address the risk of fraud by streamlining authentication processes.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 24, 2019 -
Report: High prices push Gen Z to purchase counterfeits
But educating younger shoppers about the downsides of buying fakes and introducing affordable options could win them over.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 22, 2019 -
460K accounts accessed in Uniqlo Japan hack
Parent company Fast Retailing revealed that nearly half a million online user accounts were accessed between April 23 and May 10.
By Kaarin Moore • May 15, 2019 -
Eddie Bauer faces $9.8M tab for data breach
Cybersecurity continues to be an issue for retailers and customers, incurring costs to company reputations and bottom lines.
By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2019 -
Yujin Kim for Retail Dive
Deep DiveWill sustainability change the retail landscape?
From climate change to denim manufacturing, we take a look into just a few of the challenges retailers face — and how they're responding.
By Cara Salpini • April 22, 2019 -
Yujin Kim for Retail Dive
Deep DiveClouds on the horizon: What climate change means for retail
From supply chains to marketing, weather-related changes have impacted how retailers do business.
By Daphne Howland , Cara Salpini , Kaarin Moore , Caroline Jansen • April 22, 2019
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