by Mike Duff | Oct 29, 2025 | Retail Articles
Theft and threats of violence plague the retail industry, and the disruption has worsened according to a new study released by the National Retail Federation and the Loss Prevention Research Council. Retailers reported an 18% increase in the average number of...
by Mike Duff | Dec 11, 2023 | Retail Articles
Many retail workers are worried about safety issues when they’re on the clock, an inaugural Retail Worker Safety Report from Motorola Solutions determined. A large proportion of retail workers and managers perceive safety incidents at their stores as rising, Motorola...
by Mike Duff | Sep 27, 2023 | Retail Articles
Target is closing nine stores across four states effective October 21 because theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety of staff and employees, the company has announced, citing it as a contributing factor to unsustainable business performance. The...
by Mike Duff | Sep 27, 2023 | Featured News, Retail Articles
With incidents of retail crime escalating throughout the United States and associated financial losses mounting for store operators, the National Retail Federation reported shrink in 2022 rose to $112.1 billion, up from $93.9 billion in 2021. As detailed in the 2023...
by Peter Giannetti | Aug 29, 2023 | Home + Housewares, Retail Articles
In an initiative to address retail crime and violence, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) are leading the launch of National Store Walk Month, set to debut this September. The initiative addresses the...
