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Ehab Zahran, CFI promoted to Vice President Enterprise Operations &
Safety for Party City
Ehab has been with Party City for seven years, starting with the company
in 2017 as Director Loss Prevention and Safety. Prior to his promotion
to Vice President Enterprise Operations & Safety, he served as Vice
President Enterprise Asset Protection and Safety for three years and
Senior Director Enterprise Asset Protection and Safety for a year. Prior
to Party City, he served as Regional LP Manager (Northeast and Mid
Atlantic) for Follett Higher Education. Earlier in his career, he held
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Loyalty programs are a
powerful tool to build customer engagement and drive repeat
business. However, they can also become a gateway for discount abuse
and fraud, threatening your bottom line. How can you protect your
business while maximizing the benefits of loyalty programs?
Join us for a free webinar co-hosted by the
Loss Prevention
Foundation (LPF) and
Agilence,
where we'll dive deep into the challenges and solutions around
loyalty program abuse and prevention.
In this session, you will learn to identify and address common
issues that lead to loyalty program abuse and discount fraud. Some
common loyalty abuse scenarios include:
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Employees scanning their personal loyalty cards for customer
transactions
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Fraudsters exploiting weak passwords to take over accounts
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Customers using single-use coupons multiple times
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Employees adding points to their own or friends' loyalty cards
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Customers signing up with fake names and information to earn
rewards fraudulently
If your business is
grappling with loyalty program fraud or discount abuse, then this
webinar is for you. Agilence and LPF will present comprehensive,
user-friendly strategies to protect your loyalty programs using data
and analytics.
Agilence's Senior Director of Product
Management, Keneavy Krenzin, along with our esteemed
customer presenter Jacob Welch, Loss
Prevention Project Manager from Ulta, to share his
extensive knowledge around managing loyalty programs effectively.
Keneavy will also demonstrate how Agilence can streamline your
processes and enhance your program's integrity.
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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact
Agilence Exec Shares Strategies to Boost
Security & Fight Surging Crime
The post-COVID crime surge demands a shift in loss
prevention policies
The Post-COVID Surge of In-Store Violence & Evolving Loss Prevention Policies
By
Brian Brinkmann, Chief Product & Marketing Officer,
Agilence
The retail world has seen a major shift in crime since COVID-19 hit.
Before the pandemic, retail crime mostly meant shoplifting - sneaky folks trying
to swipe products without getting caught. But now, we're seeing a worrying trend
toward more violent behavior. This new wave of aggression is putting
employees, customers and store property at risk.
Boosting Store Security: 6 Key Strategies
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Improve Access Control: Managing the number of people in a store
is crucial. Touchless access systems with facial recognition can help
identify authorized employees and flag potential intruders quickly.
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Implement Anti-Theft Devices: Modern tools like radio-frequency
identification (RFID) and electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems can
detect theft at exits and improve deactivation at checkout. These are
especially effective against organized retail crime (ORC).
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Outsource Retail Security Management: Not all retailers can
afford a full-time security team, so options like remote monitoring systems
are cost-effective. Professional loss prevention support can keep an eye on
stores and products, with expert teams monitoring video footage and
reporting suspicious activity.
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Conduct Fraud Training: Regular fraud training shows that theft
won't be tolerated and helps employees recognize and report suspicious
activities. As ORC gangs get more sophisticated, continuous training
keeps staff informed and vigilant.
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Use
Analytics to Monitor Employee Theft: Combining analytics with
video monitoring lets retailers keep an eye on employees and inventory,
reducing theft opportunities and minimizing losses.
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Train
Employees to Handle Violence: Equip employees with advanced
training to confidently manage violent situations, including conflict
avoidance techniques.
Prioritizing Safety Without Sacrificing Customer
Experience
The surge in in-store violence post-COVID has significantly impacted the retail
industry, demanding a shift in loss prevention policies. Retailers now
must prioritize safety while still addressing theft. By adopting comprehensive
security measures - like better access control, advanced anti-theft devices, and
ongoing training - retailers can navigate these new challenges and better
protect their environments.
retailtouchpoints.com
Circle K Cited by Labor Department for Not
Following Safety Procedures
The chain could have prevented a store cashier in
Orlando from suffering a serious gunshot injury by following the company's own
established safety procedures
US Department of Labor cites leading convenience store chain for serious
violation after gunmen shoot cashier in Orlando robbery
Circle K Stores Inc. failed to protect
employee from workplace violence
ORLANDO,
FL - A subsidiary of one of the world's best-known operators of convenience
stores and fueling stations could have prevented a
store cashier in Orlando from suffering a serious gunshot injury by following
the company's own established safety procedures, a U.S. Department of
Labor investigation has found.
"People employed by late or all-night businesses, such as gas stations,
convenience stores and drive-through fast food restaurants face a high
probability of violent incidents as few witnesses,
accessible cash, poorly lit stores and darkened parking areas often attract
dangerous thieves," explained OSHA Area Director Erin Sanchez in
Orlando, Florida. "Gratefully, the cashier in this case survived the attack, but
not all workers at Circle K and other similar businesses have been as
fortunate."
OSHA cited Circle K Stores Inc. with one serious violation for failing to
provide a place of employment free from recognized hazards likely to cause death
or serious physical harm. The agency has
proposed $16,131 in penalties, the maximum amount allowed by federal
statute. The company has contested the findings before the independent
Occupational Safety and Health
Review Commission.
A review of
OSHA investigations of Circle K locations since 2014 finds five workers
suffered fatal gunshot injuries at two locations in Texas in August 2021 and
December 2018, Georgia in September 2019, Florida in June 2016 and Alabama in
December 2015. The majority of these incidents took place in the evening or
overnight hours.
Deterrents to help late-night retailers protect employees from workplace
violence include interior and exterior security cameras, cash register
barriers or enclosures, a drop safe or cash management device, proper lighting
inside and outside the store and signage explaining the register holds $50 or
less.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health cites
robbery-related homicides and assaults as the leading
cause of death for retail workers. In 2019,
the rate of deadly workplace violence among convenience store workers was 14
times higher than the overall rate for private industry workers.
dol.gov
Key Takeaways of California's Newly Passed
Retail Theft Package
California Takes Action: New Legislation Targets Retail Crime Surge
California Government Tackles Retail Crime
with New Bill Package
Key Takeaways
Legislative Action on Retail Crime: The
California Legislature has passed ten bipartisan bills addressing retail
theft and property crime, now awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom's approval.
California Retail Theft Reduction Act (AB 2943):
A key component of the legislative package introduces a new crime
classification for possessing stolen goods over $950 with intent to resell,
punishable by up to three years in prison.
Online Marketplace Regulations: New laws
require online sellers to prove the legality of their products and larger
retailers to share data with law enforcement to combat the sale of stolen goods.
Expanded Legal Provisions: Additional bills
include extending jurisdiction for prosecuting theft, making the California
Highway Patrol's organized retail crime task force permanent, and increasing
penalties for related crimes.
Prop. 36 on November Ballot: This
proposition seeks to revise the felony threshold for theft, potentially
leading to stricter penalties for repeat offenders.
Balanced Approach to Reform: Lawmakers aim
to tackle retail crime effectively without undoing criminal justice reforms
like Prop. 47, which has contributed significantly to reducing prison
overcrowding.
Governor's Decision Pending: Governor Newsom
is expected to sign the bills soon, although no definitive timeline has
been provided.
theimpression.com
Tracking Violent Crime in California
New survey tracks changes in violent crime in large California cities
Oakland's midyear homicide total falls from
2023, though rate of killings still far higher than national number
A new national survey shows some major California cities experiencing a drop
in violent crime this year, though the change also shows in higher numbers
in other locales.
The national survey found decreases across all four categories -- homicide,
rape, robbery and aggravated assault -- tracked in several major California
cities: Oakland, Sacramento and San Francisco.
In other cities, such as San Jose,
violent crime rose year-over-year in some categories but fell in others.
Officials in San Jose attributed the changes to a new reporting system in use by
the city's police.
In Oakland, the number of reported homicides went from 52 in 2023 to 47
this year, the lowest level since 2020. That marks a decrease of nearly 10
percent.
A decrease in violent crime was also seen in San
Francisco, where 17 homicides were reported, cutting the number of
killings in the first half of 2023 by more than 30 percent in the city of
more than 800,000 residents. The city also reported about 200 fewer robberies
between this year and last year.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed's office pointed to grant funding from the
state and the use of new technology such as drones and cameras as factors that
have benefitted crime in the city. Her office added that she is making
efforts to fully staff the police department and work with the district
attorney to hold people accountable for crime.
mercurynews.com
Popular way for stores to deter crime, is deterring customers as well
Video: Stores could be seeing a drop in sales from locking up merchandise
Using AI for Workplace Safety
Counter Biases with Artificial Intelligence
Learn how millions of data points can help
you better calculate risk and take action before workers get hurt.
The human brain does plenty of amazing things, including helping humans stay
alive. The brain assesses threats, avoids dangers and maintains all the daily
functions. But it does have weaknesses, including accurately predicting risk.
That's where artificial intelligence (AI) comes into play-and why it is
uniquely able to make substantial improvements in workplace safety.
Too often, we simply use AI, computer vision and other advanced tools on the
floor to do smaller things. Owens Corning and a few others are using AI and
advanced analytics to help determine strategy and focus where they need to work
and assess how good their existing systems are.
The problem is how poor humans are at estimating risk, particularly of
infrequent events like serious injuries and fatalities. We get the lessons
from thinking fast and slow, from common and temporary security, but we have
huge cognitive biases and deficits when it comes to estimating the risk or
estimating infrequent events.
So, if we use AI tools and advanced analytics, we can overcome that hurdle
and invest our limited resources, our limited money and our limited people
on the proper risks.
How do you predict an event, a very infrequent event, that's never happened at
your site before? I think the answer lies in advanced AI, natural language
processing tools and other, external data to supplement company data.
ehstoday.com
In Case You Missed It
Safety is Top Issue in Keeping Employees Happy
Good Safety Cultures Can Attract and Retain Talent
Workers need to know that their companies
value their safety above all else.
By now most hiring managers are used to hearing job candidates ask about their
companies' environmental record or even their DE&I policies. Fielding questions
about a company's safety record isn't quite as common, and yet job
candidates and current employees are very focused on
safety.
While this interest in workplace safety might have intensified with the
pandemic, it has since expanded to a variety of forms of safety, both
physical and psychological.
"Employees everywhere have experienced multiple crises over the past few
years that have altered their view of the world and their perceptions of safety
outside of the comfort of their homes," said Christopher Kenessey, CEO at
AlertMedia, when announcing his company's report, The State of Employee Safety,
in 2023. "These events impact how employees show up to work daily, and we're
seeing a growing desire among workers for employers to implement a more
integrated and hands-on approach to ensuring their safety, regardless of
whether they're working in the office, from home, in the field or while
traveling for business."
According to the report, 75% of employees say their employer's safety efforts
have not been very effective. And the reason for that is that 71% of
employees feel their employers are not following through on safety promises.
They are also concerned about emergency situations, since 83% have
experienced an emergency at work at some point in their careers. A similar
number of employees (84%) believe that their employers can do more to make them
feel prepared to face emergencies at work.
In addition to physical safety, employees and potential hires are concerned
about psychological safety. The survey found that 66% of employees say their
employer is not making an active effort to support their mental health. In
fact, 62% note that their organization does not provide resources for mental
health, and 67% say their workplace culture does not allow for open dialogue
about mental health.
ehstoday.com
Experience is Key to Winning Retail's Future
Should Department Stores Offer a VIP Experience?
When it comes to department stores, just 1% of the highest spenders
contribute to around 25% of sales, while the top 20% of spenders are
responsible for 80% of the stores' revenue, according to Inside Retail.
As a result, South Korean department stores have been enhancing the VIP
shopping experience in recent years by renovating their stores and expanding
their concierge services for top-tier customers. One such retailer, the
Galleria Department Store, opened up a VIP clubhouse location in late 2019 to
tailor to its biggest spenders. Only shoppers who spend at least 40 million won
a year have access to the special location and what's inside.
The benefits of having regular VIP shoppers at a department store can be
formidable. If VIP consumers enjoy repeat shopping, they will contribute
regular revenue and can also bring awareness to other VIPs and consumers in
general.
Retail Pro International, a software company, explained that having VIP
experiences can build loyalty for luxury retailers. "Customers spending
thousands of dollars expect to feel valued," the company stated. "These
programs go the extra mile for clients who are not only big spenders but often
also influencers."
retailwire.com
Falling Retail Vacancy Rates
New Jersey retail vacancy rates continue to drop
Available retail space in New Jersey is on pace to hit a record low of 3%
by the end of the year.
The Garden State is on track to set a new record-low vacancy rate for the
third consecutive year, according to according to brokerage firm Marcus &
Millichap's 2Q 2024 Northern New Jersey Retail market report. The data comes as
New York City's vacancy rates continue to drop as well, especially in select
submarkets.
chainstoreage.com
Facing hundreds of talc-related lawsuits, Avon Products files for bankruptcy
UK: John Lewis to cut 150 roles as part of realignment plan
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Choosing a People Counting System
- How to Pick the Best Solution
Person count is an important metric to track for stores and properties that
receive a large amount of foot traffic throughout the day or week.
Having the ability to monitor the number of people entering your business can
uncover new operational insights for you to utilize. By analyzing the data from
a people counting system, you'll be able to identify areas of your business that
could be streamlined for optimal customer engagement and experience as well as
how the physical space of your business is being traveled.
In this article, we'll cover why people counting is vital to track for your
business, as well as how to find the best people counting solution.
Why People Counting is an Important Metric for
Businesses to Track
As mentioned earlier, people counting can be one of the best ways to measure the
success of your sales initiatives and identify areas of operational inefficiency
within your business.
People counting can be an effective measurement for judging the effectiveness of
marketing initiatives and campaigns. By analyzing the number of people entering
your store alongside the number of purchases you have during a given time, you
can come up with a reliable conversion rate. Seeing how many customers are
converting (or purchasing) during a sales push can shed light on whether your
strategy is working or if a better plan is needed to increase revenue.
People counting is also useful for identifying footfall trends. Surfacing the
trends can give you insight into what tend to be the busiest times of the day or
week. This data can be instrumental in capitalizing on opportunity lost sales
when the location isn't staffed sufficiently, and by saving labor when times are
slower.
These uses can be applied to multiple businesses, whether that's retail,
quick-service restaurants, car dealerships, property management, and more.
Finding the Best Video Security Solution for People
Counting
Because people counting is such a beneficial metric to track for businesses,
finding the best people counting solution becomes crucial.
Video security systems tend to offer the best features and accuracy when it
comes to people counting systems, which is why it's important to prioritize
finding a security system equipped with analytics to identify and track persons.
Below, we'll cover employee exclusion and heat mapping, two features offered by
AI-powered video security that can dramatically boost the accuracy of your
people counting system and uncover more useful business intelligence.
Employee Exclusion
Employee exclusion is the ability to remove employees from customer counts, an
important factor to consider when tracking conversion rates or fine-tuning your
operations.
The data offered by your chosen people counting solution needs to be accurate.
If it's skewed due to incorrect counts, then it can affect the strategies you
base on it. Many people counting systems utilize IR sensors to count how many
people enter or exit a store. Unfortunately, these sensors tend to give
inaccurate results because they don't account for employees who may need to
enter or exit the store during their shift.
People counting analytics combined with video security can give a much more
accurate picture of how many people are entering your store by excluding
employees from the total count, with advanced AI being required to accomplish
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In Case You Missed It
National Task Force for Fraud & Scam
Prevention
RH-ISAC Joins National Task Force for Fraud & Scam Prevention
Led by the Aspen Institute Financial
Security Program, this trailblazing multi-sector initiative will launch in the
fall to combat fraud and build trust in our financial system.
Washington,
D.C. - The Aspen Institute Financial Security Program (Aspen FSP) is
announcing the formation of a National Task Force for Fraud & Scam Prevention,
an initiative that will bring together leading stakeholders from government, law
enforcement, private industry, and civil society to develop a nation-wide
strategy aimed at helping prevent fraud and scams.
Financial frauds and scams are an increasing threat against Americans' public
safety and financial health, with implications for our economy, the U.S.
financial system, and national security. Criminals carry out their crimes in
multiple venues-over social media, dating sites, job boards, marketplaces, and
telephone calls-breaking down trust in our institutions and putting Americans'
personal savings at risk. The task force formalizes a network of stakeholders
who have a vested interest in making sure that consumers are protected and can
restore trust in our financial system.
"The National Task Force for Fraud & Scam Prevention developed out of Aspen FSP's work convening and supporting leaders and institutions committed to
building a safe, fair, and inclusive financial system," said Ida Rademacher,
vice president at the Aspen Institute and co-executive director of Aspen FSP.
"We are excited to work with our partners to increase trust in our financial
systems, equip individuals and families with better information and tools, and
continue to safely expand services to underserved communities. Together, our
work can help keep money in the pockets of hardworking Americans and strengthen
households' financial security."
The Task Force will address different aspects of the fraud and scam lifecycle,
with a primary focus on prevention.
rhisac.org
Ransomware Remains Top Threat in
Merger-and-Acquisition Space
M&A activity can amplify ransomware insurance losses, research finds
The financial severity of claims related to
ransomware attacks increased more than 400% from 2022 to 2023, the study found.
Cyber risk company Resilience said in a report unveiled Tuesday that ransomware
has remained a top threat since January 2023, with 64% of related claims in
its portfolio resulting in a loss during that period.
Increased
merger-and-acquisition activity and reliance on ubiquitous software vendors
created new opportunities for threat actors to unleash
widespread ransomware campaigns by exploiting a single point of
failure, the report said.
"Now more than ever, we need to rethink how the C-suite approaches cyber risk,"
Resilience CEO Vishaal Hariprasad said in a press release. "Businesses are
interconnected like never before, and their resilience now depends on that of
their partners and others in the industry."
Global M&A deal volume increased 36% in the first quarter of the year,
according to an Ernst & Young analysis. While such growth can be seen as a sign
of positive economic development, it can also create new entry points for cyber
threat actors, Resilience said in its report.
"Some of the past year's most devastating cyber incidents involved heavily
interconnected systems or recently acquired companies," the report said. "Vendor-driven claims are the fastest-growing area of claims in our portfolio,
and are now the fastest growing cause of loss for claims overall."
cybersecuritydive.com
White House details $11M plan to help secure open source
National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr.,
speaking at Def Con in Las Vegas, says federal assistance must be bolstered by
more ownership among the community.
The Department of Homeland Security plans to invest $11 million toward
improving security in open source software, a key area of focus under the
Biden administration's national cybersecurity strategy, National Cyber Director
Harry Coker Jr. said.
Coker, speaking Saturday at the Def Con conference in Las Vegas, said the
investment will back a program called the Open Source Software Prevalence
Initiative, which will assess the prevalence of open source software used in
operational technology settings by critical infrastructure providers.
cybersecuritydive.com
Current attacks, targets, and other threat landscape trends
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: August 14, 2024 |
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Sapphire Celebrates 10 Years of Success
Sapphire is thrilled to celebrate our 11th
anniversary with you!
Over the past decade and more, Sapphire has proudly served the security needs of
countless businesses across the cannabis, pawn, and jewelry industries -- and
beyond.
As they reflect on this milestone, Sapphire extends their deepest gratitude to
their clients, partners, and team members who have been instrumental in this
journey.
Here's to continued growth and success together!
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The Importance of Cannabis Security Guards
Security Guard Roles in the Cannabis Industry
Cannabis
and medical marijuana businesses can be at higher risk of crime than "regular
retail stores" since they carry copious amounts of cash along with products
that are valuable and "readily resold." Hiring trained and licensed security
professionals is the answer many businesses have accepted to prevent crime and
protect their goods, employees, and customers.
Roles for All Cannabis Business Security Guards
The presence of security guards ensures the customers' faith in the reputation
of the brand and improves their overall sense of safety in the store. The
role of security guards changes depending on which part of the seed-to-sale
process - and what type of business license - they handle protecting. Each stage
of production has its own demands and unique risks, and guards must adapt to
individual situations and be up to speed on all the relevant
certifications, training, licensing, or installed security fixes.
Staples of the role include keeping an inquisitive eye by walking and
monitoring the premises, communicating, and aiding customers/visitors, and
acting as a
physical deterrent to intruders. The ultimate goal of security guards in
a cannabis business is to reduce the risk of potential theft or diversion.
Whether the business is in the first stages of cultivation, up through
manufacturing and processing, to full-on retail, which includes delivery and
distribution, security guards can serve to increase security at a cannabis
business.
Security Guard Responsibilities
Security Presence and Crime Deterrent - A security guard's primary
role is securing the premises and protecting all employees and
customers/visitors during hours of operation. If they have a certificate in
firearm training along with - in some states - the approval of the chief of
police, they can be allowed to carry a weapon. They should establish a security
presence that is peaceful and reassuring, allowing for normal operation. Guards
take the responsibility of security off the shoulders of employees who then can
be more comfortable and productive in their required job functions.
Increasingly, individuals with military and law enforcement backgrounds are
flocking to cannabis security guard positions and their experience and
ability only bolster the facility they are protecting.
Manage the Flow of Customers - Beyond protection, security guards
are important to a retail operation. If stationed in the dispensary's reception
area, they can allow verify the identification of customers, visitors,
patients, and caregivers and provide access to the retail area or direct
them as necessary.
Monitor the Facility - By using video surveillance, security
guards can conduct virtual external and internal patrols, monitor points of
ingress and egress, and ensure individuals restricted to their authorized
areas. Despite visual access to cannabis storage areas, security guards are
typically not allowed access to cannabis unless escorted by management. Thus,
security guards must keep a "watchful and vigilant eye" within their domain but
acknowledge their own access limitations within the facility.
sapphirerisk.com
The Downside of Cash-Only Cannabis Businesses
Ohio recreational marijuana buyers turned away for not having cash
As Ohioans purchased recreational marijuana legally in the state for the first
time last week, some customers were turned away because they presented credit
cards and didn't have cash.
The
dispensaries each had ATMs inside for people who didn't bring enough cash.
However, some customers chose to leave the retailers empty-handed -
either because they didn't have the cash in their accounts, or because they
didn't want to pay the ATM fees.
This is one learning curve Ohioans are experiencing - that they need green to
buy a little green - in the early days since recreational marijuana sales began.
Cash - and at some dispensaries, some debit cards - are the only accepted forms
of payment at dispensaries. Visa, Mastercard and other forms of plastic are not
accepted. Marijuana remains illegal under federal law, so out-of-state banks
cannot back a dispensary transaction.
Many buyers - recreational marijuana is only available for people aged 21 and
older - also are adjusting to sticker shock in these first days of sales.
cannabisbusinessexecutive.com
Maine regulators reject utility proposal to report suspected marijuana grow
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FTC's Fake Online Review Ban
US FTC finalizes ban on companies buying and selling fake online reviews
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday finalized a ban on companies
knowingly buying or selling fake online reviews, giving the agency the power
to levy fines against the shadowy practice.
The
ban covers trafficking in fake reviews, whether by non-existent customers,
company insiders or artificial intelligence. It also prohibits buying and
selling fabricated views or followers on social media, and using
intimidation tactics to remove negative reviews.
The FTC can seek a maximum penalty of up to around $51,744 per violation.
"Fake reviews not only waste people's time and money, but also pollute the
marketplace and divert business away from honest competitors," FTC Chair
Lina Khan said in a statement. The rule does not require platforms that simply
publish consumer reviews to verify their veracity.
The rule garnered some support and input from trade groups and businesses,
including Alphabet's Google, Amazon.com Inc and review site Yelp. Yelp General
Counsel Aaron Schur welcomed the rule in a statement on Wednesday, saying the
company had long prohibited the practices the rule bans.
"We believe the enforcement of this new rule will improve the review
landscape for consumers and help level the playing field for businesses," he
said.
Teresa Murray, a consumer advocate at U.S. Public Interest Research Group, said
the rule was an important protection for online shoppers, 90% of whom base
purchase decisions in part on reviews. "We hope this puts fear in companies
so they do the right thing, even if it's just because they're afraid of the
consequences," Murray said.
reuters.com
Consumers are turning to online grocery shopping to save money
If you're not buying your groceries online, you may be missing out - not only on
a growing trend, but more importantly, time and money savings. The shift toward
online grocery shopping is driven by multiple factors - with convenience
undoubtedly the primary factor. People - particularly millennials - are busy
growing their careers and taking care of families that require rides to school,
soccer practice, play time, etc. and can't waste time.
consumeraffairs.com
Amazon selected for UK drone flight trial
St. Joseph County, Ind. leaders approve $11 billion dollar Amazon data center |
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Cincinnati, OH: $30,000 in merchandise stolen from Tri-State Lululemon store
Cincinnati police are investigating after $30,000 in merchandise was stolen from
the Lululemon in Hyde Park. 911 calls say the theft happened on July 27 at the
popular athletic apparel store on Michigan Terrace. Three women, who police say
are between 18 and 22 years old, ran into the store and grabbed $30,000 in
merchandise. The dispatch calls say the suspects left the store "in a newer gray
Kia small SUV with a temp tag in the window and Northbound on Michigan." The
Lululemon in Hyde Park has been targeted in a previous theft case. Police say a
theft was reported on July 12, where the thieves got away with about $4,000 in
merchandise.
fox19.com
Hollywood, FL: Police seek crooks accused of stealing thousands of dollars in
perfume at Hollywood store
Police are investigating after they said three crooks were caught on camera
walking through the front door of a perfume store in Hollywood, making off with
tens of thousands of dollars in fragrances in early April. "They cleared out the
men's section products, about $30,000 in merchandise, plus around $10,000 in
damages," said Adi Schwartz Gomez, owner of the Perfume Outlet, located at 2111
N. State Road 7. The burglary occurred around 11 p.m. in early April. The
thieves, who police said were covered in hoodies, were seen approaching the
business off State Road 7 and West Park Road. "One of them parks, walks up,
bashes out the two cameras outside the store, and then the car backs up," said
Schwartz Gomez. "Two other guys come out and break through the door." The crime
mirrors recent break-ins at two other fragrance boutiques in southwest
Miami-Dade. Perfumes and I reported a loss of more than $20,000 in stolen
merchandise, while Sadu Luxury Perfumes reported over $30,000 in stolen products.
local10.com
Exton, PA: West Whiteland Police Seeks Help Identifying Multiple Suspects in
Kohl's Store Theft
The West Whiteland Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred on
August 2, 2024, at the Kohl's store located at 229 W. Lincoln Highway. The
incident took place at 7:25 PM in the Sephora section of the store. According to
the police, a group of suspects entered the Sephora section, filled bags with
merchandise, and fled the store. Authorities are now seeking the public's
assistance in identifying these suspects.
mychesco.com
Bellingham, WA: Downtown Bellingham business falls victim to break in, $1000 of
merchandise stolen (Pokemon)
Deschutes County, OR: Deschutes County DA Plans For Organized Retail Theft
Training
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Shootings & Deaths
Columbus, OH: Road rage driver faces murder charge after Columbus teen dies from
fatal gunshot
A teenage boy died Tuesday at a United Dairy Farmers store in a road rage
shooting on the city's Southwest Side, according to Columbus police. Police
received a report at 8:11 p.m. of a shooting at the UDF store at 3535 Clime Road
near Demorest Road, according to city police 911 dispatchers. Responding
officers found the teen, identified by police as Gage Anderson, 17, suffering
from a gunshot wound and unresponsive. Medics took Anderson to OhioHealth Grant
Medical Center, Downtown, where he was pronounced dead at 8:40 p.m., according
to police dispatchers. Police took Skyler Burley, 30, into custody following a
chase that ended in the 3800 block of Lynward Road, just over a mile away from
the shooting, police said. Officers said Burley and Anderson did not know each
other and the shooting stemmed from a road rage dispute. Burley was charged with
murder and booked into the Franklin County jail.
msn.com
Ellenton, FL: Detectives investigating after shots fired during attempted armed
robbery at Ellenton Outlet Mall
Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating an attempted armed
robbery with shots fired at the Ellenton Outlet Mall. No one was injured.
According to the report, at approximately 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, two unknown
Black males wearing masks entered the Gold Palace Jewelry armed with at least
one handgun. Upon entering the store, one of the suspects approached an employee
and shot a round toward the back of the store, not striking anyone. Another
employee then pulled out a gun and shot in the direction of the suspects but
missed. Again, no one was hit by the gunfire. The suspects then fled the store
and ran towards the parking lot. An off-duty deputy was on the property and
responded to the store within minutes of hearing shots fired. He secured the
store and made sure no one was injured before chasing after the suspects.
mysuncoast.com
San Antonio, TX: Man shot several times while being chased down outside
Northwest Side convenience store
Manchester, NH: Suspect accused of daytime NH convenience store shooting turns
self in
Robberies, Incidents & Thefts
Ramsey County, MN: 8-Year-Old Girl Helps Father Fend Off Attempted Robber at
Minn. Liquor Store: 'She's Strong'
Police
in Ramsey County said Conchobhar Joseph Morrell, 37, was arrested and charged
with first-degree attempted aggravated robbery after he allegedly attempted to
rob a liquor store in Maplewood, Minnesota. Police responded to a report of an
armed robbery around 9:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, Aug. 10, according to a
criminal complaint obtained by the outlets. When they arrived on the scene, an
employee told them that a man - identified as Morrell - laid a bottle of liquor
and a firearm on the counter and told the employee to hand over "everything."
The employee alleged that he told the man that he would do it if he put the gun
away since his 8-year-old daughter was present, the outlets reported. However,
Morrell allegedly eventually went behind the counter, prompting the employee to
punch the man and try to wrestle the gun from him, per the reports. The
employee, who identified himself as Leo, told CBS News that he acted out of
concern for his daughter's safety, as she was behind the counter with him. He
told the outlet, "I'm a dad, I'm not going to let that happen." Video
surveillance obtained from the store showed the 8-year-old grab an aluminum
baseball bat and hit Morrell multiple times in the head as the two men tried to
grab the weapon, per The Star Tribune. Morrell eventually fled the scene and
headed north without his gun.
cbsnews.com
DeKalb County, GA: Thieves damage DeKalb County CVS during ATM theft
Memphis, TN: Police investigating break-in at Batteries Plus
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Auto - Memphis, TN -
Burglary
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Beauty - Hollywood, FL
- Burglary
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C-Store - Roeland
Park, KS - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Minersville,
PA - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Newark, NJ -
Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Temple, TX -
Robbery
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C-Store- Kinston, NC -
Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Portland, OR
- Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Auburn, WA -
Armed Robbery
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C-Store -
Philadelphia, PA - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Chicago, IL
- Burglary
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Check Cashing - Santa
Ana, CA - Armed Robbery
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Collectables -
Bellingham, WA - Burglary
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Clothing - Cincinnati,
OH - Robbery
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Gun - Anderson, IN -
Burglary
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Liquor - Montgomery
County, PA - Burglary
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Liquor - Maplewood, MN
- Armed Robbery
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Marijuana - Seattle,
WA - Robbery
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Pharmacy - Lennox, CA
- Burglary
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Pharmacy - Los
Angeles, CA - Burglary
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Restaurant - Anaheim,
CA - Burglary
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Tobacco- Rosamond, CA
- Burglary
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Tobacco - Dover, DE -
Burglary
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Tobacco - Miami, FL -
Burglary
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Vape - Nashville, TN -
Burglary
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• 12 robberies
• 13 burglaries
• 0 shootings
• 0 killed |
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