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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact
Lawmakers Continue Retail Crime Crackdown
Efforts at Local & Federal Levels
At a Local Home Depot, Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, Sparks City Attorney
to Discuss Efforts to Crack Down on Retail Crime
U.S.
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Wes Duncan, Sparks City Attorney,
and local Home Depot employees to highlight local and federal efforts to
crack down on retail crime. City Attorney Duncan discussed Sparks'
"Back our Businesses" initiative to combat retail theft,
while Cortez Masto highlighted efforts she is leading on a federal level to
deliver more funding to local law enforcement and pass legislation to go after
large-scale criminal schemes driving an uptick in retail crime nationally.
Cortez Masto's bipartisan, bicameral Combating
Organized Retail Crime Act creates new tools to tackle evolving
trends and establishes a new task force within the Department of Homeland
Security to better coordinate a whole-of-government and industry response to
protect retailers and workers across the country. Organized retail crime costs
retailers hundreds of thousands of dollars each year.
"The City of Sparks is doing great work with local law enforcement to crack
down on retail crime, and it is my job to get them the resources and support
they need on a federal level," said Senator Cortez Masto. "Solving retail crime
is a
complex
issue, and it requires coordination at all levels of government and all levels
of law enforcement. That's why I'm continuing to champion legislation on
Congress to help connect the dots on organized retail crime, reach across state
lines, and hold more bad actors accountable."
"We are pleased to continue the conversation with Senator Cortez Masto and City
Attorney Wes Duncan on proactive ways to reduce organized retail crime,"
said Scott Glenn, Vice President of Asset Protection
for The Home Depot. "The safety of our customers and associates is
our top priority, and the Back our Business Initiative here in Sparks and the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act at the federal level are common sense
solutions to help dismantle these brazen criminal networks."
cortezmasto.senate.gov
RELATED: Organized retail theft up locally and
nationwide
Organized Criminals Fueling Shoplifting &
Violence in the UK
The cost of crime prevention and security in some
businesses meant they were "simply no longer viable" and so some had been forced
to permanently close
Huge rise in retail crime driven by gangs, not stealing to survive, says Co-op
Organised criminals have even used wheelie
bins to clear shelves, executive from grocery chain tells peers
Organised criminals are behind the recent rise in
shoplifting and violence against shop workers rather than people
stealing to survive, one of the UK's largest grocery chains has told a
parliamentary inquiry.
Paul Gerrard, the public affairs director at the Co-op, told the House of Lords
justice and home affairs committee into shoplifting that a 44% rise in retail
crime it experienced last year was mostly down to gangs stealing to order at
scale - clearing shelves in some cases.
He added that the retailer, which has more than 2,000 stores across the UK,
had been forced to help staff move home as they had been followed from a store
and threatened.
Retailers have said the number of incidents of racial
abuse, sexual harassment, physical assaults and threats with weapons rose 50%
last year, while thefts more than doubled to 16.7m incidents,
according to the British Retail Consortium.
Prof Emmeline Taylor of the University of London
told the inquiry there had been a "tsunami" of retail crime, partly driven by
wider social problems including poverty, mental health issues and drug addiction.
She said the recategorisation of the theft of items worth less than £200 as a
summary offence in the 2014 Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act -
intended to ease prosecution - had led to many police
forces no longer taking action against shoplifting below that level.
Taylor said the resulting cost of crime prevention and
security in some businesses meant they were "simply no longer viable"
and so some had been forced to permanently close, leaving some areas like "food
deserts".
Operation Pegasus, under which 15 large retailers are
working with the police, partly by sharing CCTV images, to help
tackle organised retail crime, was having some success but was set up only
to deal with activity that crossed police boundaries, Taylor said.
She said there could be prolific local offenders who were part of a criminal
network in their community who were falling through the net.
theguardian.com
Retailers Turn to Tech & AI -- and the
Government -- to Fight Theft Surge
Securing the storefront: How companies are tackling increasing retail theft
Solutions to this problem include creative
uses of technology, legislation, and partnerships with law enforcement.
Many retailers are coming up with creative, cost-effective ways to efficiently
prevent retail theft. For example, one of TJX's several new anti-theft measures
to mitigate retail theft, includes having some employees wear body cameras
similar to those police wear. Taking another approach, it was reported in
June that Target has lowered the threshold for employees to step in and
prevent shoplifting from $100 to $50, in an attempt to stop retail crime.
Other companies are turning to AI. In the
past year, the use of AI and technology in this sector has expanded
dramatically. A French company, Veesion, offers AI software that can be
incorporated into many existing camera systems in retail stores. This
technology detects suspicious body activity in real time, allowing retailers to
confront shoplifters with real-time proof. As of December 2023, Veesion reports
use in over 350 stores across the United States.
Beyond looking to mitigate issues at individual locations, it is clear that the
industry is concerned about this trend overall. In the past year, many states
have attempted to introduce legislation to combat the rise in retail theft.
California and Ohio, among other states, have active bills in their legislature
to combat retail theft, while Florida and Vermont have signed new public safety
laws into effect in 2024 with an eye toward retail theft.
We are also seeing retailers working together with local law enforcement
to open a dialogue about retail theft. For example, in March, the Retail
Industry Leaders Association paired with the National District Attorneys
Association for "National Store Walk Month", which has led to local district
attorneys meeting with local retailers to discuss the impacts of retail theft,
and to work towards solutions.
nerej.com
The Challenging Fight Against Retail Fraud
Not all consumers are the same: Adopting a nuanced approach against retail fraud
The challenge for retailers is that retail
fraud continues to get more sophisticated, especially when it comes to returns,
making it harder to identify.
While there are blatant cases of loss, like a shoplifter entering a store and
openly stealing merchandise, many cases like returns fraud can be more subtle.
In nuanced situations like returns fraud, retailers need to approach each case
with surgical precision, relying on data and not emotion, so as not to offend
loyal shoppers by blanketly denying a return.
The challenge for retailers is that retail fraud continues to get more
sophisticated, especially when it comes to returns, making it harder to
identify. To protect the retail experience, and strike a balance in how
they address shoppers making a return, retailers need to implement a more
personalized, nuanced approach to how they fight retail abuse and reduce losses
overall.
Returns policies that address the good, the bad, and
the mixed behavior
Appriss Retail conducted internal research of 20 large retailers to study
differing consumer behaviors around product returns and retailer channels and
found:
• Three-quarters of consumers who return a high number of products are
doing so honestly at every retailer they encounter.
• On the flipside, 17% of consumers consistently demonstrate returns
behavior that leads to retail loss wherever they shop.
• Then, it gets nuanced, where 8% of consumers exhibit mixed behavior,
showing red-flagged behavior at some retailers but not at every retailer
they shop.
AI can cut through mixed behavior:
retailcustomerexperience.com
Montgomery, AL: Eastdale Mall sets new policies to address shoplifting, guns
Migrants flooding NYC's justice system - making up '75% of arrests in Midtown'
'Just Walk Out' Tech Expands
Amazon's Just Walk Out technology rolls out to more stadiums and
universities-see the full list of new stores
With Amazon's technology expanding to new
locations, more people can skip the checkout line.
This fall, more NFL fans and university students will be able to skip the
checkout line thanks to Amazon's AI-powered Just Walk Out technology. With
NFL teams hosting their Kickoff Games this week, Just Walk Out technology is
starting the season with the most new stores to open at NFL stadiums in a single
season, including six new stores at Lumen Field in
Seattle, seven stores at Commanders Field outside of Washington D.C., and the
first store opening at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
And just in time for the school year, Just Walk Out technology is coming to
even more college campuses this fall, bringing the total to more than 30
university stores powered by Just Walk Out technology worldwide.
Last season, NFL game attendance reached a peak of nearly 19 million fans
showing up to support their teams, and they don't want to miss a minute of the
action. Long lines for concessions have been a growing complaint of fans
who want a speedier and more convenient shopping experience.
aboutamazon.com
Nordstrom family group offers $3.8B to go private
Nordstrom family members including CEO Erik Nordstrom and his brother Pete, who
is president of the company, have teamed up with Mexican retail company El
Puerto de Liverpool to buy the department store for $23 per share or $3.8
billion in cash.
The deal would be financed "through a combination of rollover equity and cash
commitments by members of the Nordstrom family and Liverpool and $250
million in new bank financing." Existing debt would remain outstanding, per a
company press release.
A special committee of the board, established earlier this year when the
Nordstroms indicated their interest in potentially making an offer, is
reviewing the proposal and had no further comment.
retaildive.com
Should 7-Eleven Accept Circle K's Takeover Bid?
Circle K, owned by Alimentation Couche-Tard, has proposed a $38 billion bid
to acquire 7-Eleven, potentially marking the largest foreign takeover in Japan.
The bid, which was 20% above 7-Eleven's market value at the time of the offer,
is intended to benefit all stakeholders, according to Circle K.
As reported by CNN, "The takeover bid comes after the Japanese government made
it harder for companies to ignore unsolicited offers. The changes to corporate
takeover guidelines are expected to boost foreign investment into the country."
retailwire.com
Off-price retailers poised to take even more market share from department stores
TJX, Ross and Burlington all enjoyed higher sales
and profits in the second quarter.
California state lawmakers vote to ban all plastic bags
California seems poised to join the list of states
that no longer allow grocery stores to offer the option of plastic bags at the
checkout.
Macy's confirms 55 more locations are set for closure next year
Burlington income soars, sales jump; on track to open 100 stores
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Data Breaches: 'Goldmine for Cybercriminals'
Intellicheck CEO Warns: Every Data Breach Is a Step Closer to Someone Else
Stealing Your Life
In the wrong hands, digital footprints can
turn into a blueprint for fraud.
Particularly
as identity theft proliferates and becomes more sophisticated, data breaches
are increasingly turning personal and business information into a goldmine for
cybercriminals looking for their next payday.
"We are at about four times the level of data that has
been breached this year to date compared to last year," Intellicheck
CEO Bryan Lewis told PYMNTS' CEO Karen Webster. "So, it is definitely a
problem."
Every data breach is a step closer to someone else living your life. As
cybercriminals ramp up their own attacks and tactics, technology must evolve to
stay ahead of new attack vectors and fraud techniques, something typically
easier said than done. Data breaches are not just becoming more frequent; they
are also compromising vast amounts of sensitive information, including personal
identification details that can easily be exploited for identity theft.
"If you go to these sites where you can now go steal somebody's identity, you
can plug in everything right down to a driver's license number," explained
Lewis, stressing that identity theft is no longer just a concern for
financial institutions; it has permeated all aspects of daily life.
A particularly concerning case is the National Public Data breach, where 2.9
billion records were compromised. The breach is especially worrying because
the organization specializes in background checks, meaning the stolen data
includes not just Social Security numbers, but also employment histories,
addresses, alias names and other personal details that can be used to create a
complete and convincing identity profile, Lewis said.
The implications of such breaches are far-reaching, in large part because the
sheer volume of new data being added to criminal repositories on the dark web
only serves to lower the cost of purchasing stolen identities, making
identity theft more accessible to criminals.
pymnts.com
Is Cybersecurity a 'Weak Spot' for Retailers?
Retailers report issues in cybersecurity, supply chain
A new survey reveals weak spots in the
retail enterprise.
According to the "2024 Futures Report: Cyber Resilience in Retail" from managed
network security services provider LevelBlue, 37% of surveyed C-suite and
senior retail executives integrate cybersecurity into their computing
planning or have a cybersecurity budget line item for every project.
In addition, three in four (74%) respondents said that cybersecurity
resilience initiatives are not sufficiently factored into the organization's
budget, and 74% also said that it's impossible for them to assess how an
attack might impact their organization.
More than seven in 10 (72%) respondents believe
cybersecurity is an afterthought and two in three (67%) said efforts
are often siloed, hindering comprehensive protection. Roughly two in three (65%)
lack formalized incident response plans, and 62% do not have standardized
cybersecurity processes.
Eight in 10 respondents said their organizations are at risk due to
barriers impacting their cybersecurity resilience strategies, and 78% report
struggling to find the external guidance they need.
However, 74% said their lack of visibility is compounded by new regulations.
More than six in 10 (62%) respondents report being a cautious or late AI
adopter.
chainstoreage.com
Continuous Threat Exposure Management
Managing low-code/no-code security risks
Continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) - a concept introduced by Gartner -
monitors cybersecurity threats continuously rather than intermittently.
This five-stage framework (scoping, discovery,
prioritization, validation, and mobilization) allows organizations to constantly
assess and manage their security posture, reduce exposure to threats,
and integrate risk management into a continuous assessment and action loop.
A prime candidate for inclusion under the CTEM umbrella is software created in
low-code/ no-code (LCNC) and robotic process automation (RPA)
environments.
With easy-to-use interfaces aided by generative AI, LCNC development platforms
have expanded attack surfaces in most organizations, often beyond the
visibility of security staff. That's because they allow any employee - i.e.,
"citizen developer" - to create and deploy apps or RPAs for automating business
processes such as data integration, form automation, custom reporting, and more.
This "shadow engineering" has been embraced by management- 64% of CIOs say they
have or will deploy LCNC technology within two years-but it complicates cyber
risk management by allowing code to slip into the network unchecked,
including potentially dangerous software vulnerabilities.
helpnetsecurity.com
Halliburton confirms data stolen in August cyberattack
Iran-linked actors ramping up cyberattacks on US critical infrastructure |
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Online Shopping & Fraud Concerns
Shoppers' online fraud fears escalate
Four in five consumers are worried about
identity theft or someone stealing their credit card numbers, according to an
August report from the credit monitoring agency Experian.
Identity theft is the top concern of consumers who are shopping online. The
credit monitoring company Experian polled 2,000 consumers and found that 84%
said they worry about identity theft, a 20 percentage point increase from a 2023
survey, according to an Aug. 21 report on the results.
The number of consumers who worry their credit card information will be stolen
also spiked between 2024 and 2023. The poll showed that 80% of consumers said
they worry about bad actors acquiring their card information, a jump of 19
percentage points compared to the survey conducted in 2023.
An emerging technology, generative AI, was a top concern among the 700
businesses Experian polled, with 71% saying they
are worried about criminals using artificial intelligence to commit fraud.
The shift mirrors a surge in losses to fraudulent credit card transactions.
Consumers lost $10 billion to fraud in 2023, a 14% increase from the
previous year and the highest dollar amount the agency ever recorded.
Older respondents worried more about losing their credit card information to
thieves and hackers, Experian's survey found. Of respondents aged 55 to 69,
86% of them said they were concerned about someone stealing their credit card
information, compared with 71% of respondents between the ages of 25 and 39.
Experian did not ask why consumers were afraid of bad actors stealing their
credit card information, making the underlying reasons behind the increase
difficult to ascertain.
retaildive.com
Amazon Still Can't Catch Up to Walmart on
Grocery
Walmart Holds Grocery Lead Over Amazon Despite Overall Share Declines
As retail giants Amazon and Walmart compete
for consumers' shopping spend, Walmart is losing ground in some key categories,
with its grocery share remaining strong.
Walmart's grocery business continues to top Amazon's several times over.
In Q2, the superstore company captured a 20.2% share of consumer spend in the
food and beverage category. Amazon, meanwhile, captured 2.7%. Moreover, Walmart
has grown its share slightly in recent years. It increased from 19.8% one year
prior and 18.4% five years earlier in 2019.
Amazon's food and beverage business has grown since 2019. Yet it has remained
roughly stagnant in the last year. In Q2 2024, Amazon captured a 50% greater
share of spend in the category than in 2019. However, its share of captured
spending held roughly flat compared to the 2.6% share the company captured in Q2
2023.
pymnts.com
When will Amazon facilities in Daytona, Deltona open? And what about those 2,000
jobs?
Amazon to revamp Alexa with Anthropic's Claude AI model: report |
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10 from New York arrested in Leesburg for Organized Retail Theft at Target,
other stores
On
September 1 at around 5:28 p.m., officers responded to a Target store on Edwards
Ferry Road where a group of individuals had allegedly stolen items and were
attempting to flee in two vehicles. Officers say they intercepted the vehicles
as they exited the parking lot and discovered a large quantity of merchandise
from Target. Police say additional stolen goods from other retail stores were
also found. Eight adults were charged with grand larceny, possession of
burglarious tools, conspiracy, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Two juveniles from New York were also arrested and later released to a family
member. The eight adult suspects are being held at the Loudoun County Adult
Detention Center on a $2,500 bond for larceny and burglary charges, and a $500
bond for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
fox5dc.com
Leesburg, VA: 4 people break into Burberry store in Leesburg, remove merchandise
Four people broke into a Burberry store and stole some items on Tuesday in
Leesburg, Virginia, according to the Leesburg Police Department. Officials said
that around 2:00 a.m., officers responded to the Burberry store at 241 Fort
Evans Road NE for a report of an alarm activation. When they arrived, officers
said they found that the front window had been broken. According to officials'
preliminary investigation, four people broke into the store and removed some
items.
wjla.com
Atlanta, GA: Thieves break into NE Atlanta store to steal expensive jeans
An early morning break-in on Tuesday led to a water leak at a clothing store in
northeast Atlanta. The incident occurred in the 500 block of Edgewood Avenue SE.
According to police, burglars broke into a clothing store named High Stakes
Atlanta by entering another business next door and breaking through a bathroom
wall. Unfortunately, the burglars also struck a pipe in the wall, which resulted
in a water leak. The burglars managed to steal a couple of pairs of very
expensive jeans, worth approximately $7,000 each, before fleeing the scene.
fox5atlanta.com
Newark, DE: State Police Arrest Pair for Organized Retail Theft at Christiana
Mall
Delaware State Police arrested 30-year-old Jennifer Valbuena-Martinez of College
Point, New York, and 20-year-old Daniela Cortes-Tibaguy, of Hollis, New York,
for organized retail theft following a shoplifting from Sephora in Newark,
Delaware. On August 30, 2024, at approximately 5:38 p.m., troopers were notified
by Christiana Mall security of a shoplifting in progress at Sephora.
Before the trooper arrived, the store's loss prevention and mall security had
apprehended and detained Valbuena-Martinez and Cortes-Tibaguy. The investigation
revealed the pair were seen on video surveillance rapidly taking beauty products
from the shelves and putting them into their handbags before leaving the store
without paying. The stolen products, valued at approximately $4,726, were
recovered during the incident. Valbuena-Martinez and Cortes-Tibaguy were both
taken to Troop 2, where they were charged with multiple crimes.
dsp.delaware.gov
Phoenix, AZ: California man sentenced for Organized Retail theft scheme in
Arizona
A California man has learned his fate for committing an organized retail theft
scheme that defrauded Arizona TJ Maxx stores of $26,000 last year. On Tuesday,
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that Bay Horn was sentenced to 2.25
years in prison and four years probation for an organized retail theft at TJ
Maxx and Home Goods stores in Arizona. He will serve his time at an Arizona
prison. In 2023, Horn and others would put items in bags, walk past the register
and then return the stolen items to a cashier requesting a refund. On July 29,
Horn pleaded guilty to felony fraud schemes, artifices and organized retail
theft. In addition, he was ordered to pay TJ Maxx $11,016 in restitution for
his role in the scheme.
azfamily.com
Clovis, CA: Two arrested in Clovis, face possible charges of shoplifting and
child endangerment
Southington, CT: Police looking for couple accused of $1500 shoplifting from
Target in Southington
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Shootings & Deaths
Statesville, NC: SPD seeking public's assistance in Brink's guard shooting
investigation
The Statesville Police Department is asking for the public to assist with the
investigation of last week's armed robbery of an employee of Brinks Armed
Transport. About 2:15 p.m. on Friday, August 30, SPD officers responded to a
report of an armed robbery at the CVS Pharmacy located at 3111 Taylorsville
Highway. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a Brinks Armed Transport
employee suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso, according to an SPD
news release. Based on witness statements and other evidence, officers
determined that two suspects attempted to rob the guard as he was leaving the
store and returning to the Brinks vehicle, police said. During the
confrontation, the guard was shot, but managed to return fire at the suspects.
The suspects fled the scene in a bronze-colored Dodge Charger, police said.
The guard was transported to Iredell Memorial Hospital, where he was treated for
non-life-threatening injuries.
iredellfreenews.com
Baltimore, MD: Shots fired during attempted armed robbery at McDonald's
In attempted armed robbery took place at a McDonald's in Lauraville on Tuesday,
according to Baltimore Police. Officers responded to the 4600 block of Harford
Rd. for a commercial armed robbery around 5:15 p.m. When officers arrived they
learned that a suspect entered the store and approached a worker demanding
money, police said. The worker, a 38-year-old female, attempted to open the cash
register when the suspect discharged a weapon, striking a wall. Nobody was hit
or injured during the incident. The suspect fled in a vehicle and no money was
taken.
foxbaltimore.com
Alexandria, VA: Teen who allegedly fired shot inside Academy Sports arrested on
multiple charges
A teen who allegedly fired a gun inside the Academy Sports + Outdoors on Aug. 20
now has been arrested, according to the Alexandria Police Department. The
unidentified 14-year-old was arrested Monday on charges of armed robbery,
illegal possession of a firearm by a juvenile, illegal use of a weapon, being a
runaway, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, terrorizing and reckless
operation. The teen allegedly went into the store and confronted an employee
near the gun case, firing a round into the case before leaving the store and
driving away. The juvenile wrecked the vehicle at the MacArthur and Veterans
drives intersection and was injured.
thetowntalk.com
Robberies, Incidents & Thefts
Attempted Kidnapping & Armed Robbery Outside
Walmart
Orlando, FL: Arrest made in Orlando Armed Robbery and attempted kidnapping
outside Walmart
An armed robbery and attempted kidnapping that took place Monday afternoon
outside an Orlando Walmart resulted in an arrest the following day. The Orlando
Police Department announced Tuesday the arrest of Juan Perez, who is accused of
attempted kidnapping, armed robbery with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery
with a deadly weapon, and battery and destruction of evidence. OPD shared that
the incident occurred Monday around 4:30 p.m. in the Walmart near South
Goldenrod Road and Market Place Drive. Surveillance footage captured the moment
Perez, 54, demanded the victim's purse while threatening her with a knife held
to her throat, OPD said in a news release. Perez then tried to force the victim
into the trunk of a car but later fled with her purse when a bystander
intervened, OPD said. The suspect was arrested shortly after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday
after detectives were able to identify Perez.
wesh.com
Detroit, MI: 2 men found guilty in 2023 armed robbery at Detroit-area dispensary
Two men were found guilty on all charges in connection to the armed robbery that
happened at a Detroit-area dispensary last year, officials said. Laval Perkins,
64, of Detroit, and Michael Graham, 48, of Eastpointe, were found guilty of
assault with intent to murder, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and armed
robbery. Both are habitual third-time offenders. The two men were charged in
connection with the incident that occurred on June 9, 2023, at the Bring Me a
Bag dispensary in Warren. Perkins and an unidentified suspect allegedly caused a
disturbance outside of the dispensary, and the unknown suspect shot through the
glass door, striking a victim. They left the store and entered a waiting
Chevrolet Tahoe. Perkins, who had worked at the dispensary, was driving the
car. Perkins and Graham are scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
cbsnews.com
Wilmington, DE: Hammer attack, jewelry heist lands man 40 years in prison
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C-Store - Mission, KS
- Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Houston, TX
- Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Nederland,
TX - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Brooklyn, NY
- Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Lincoln, NE
- Armed Robbery / Emp injured
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Cellphone - Miami, FL
- Burglary
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Clothing - Atlanta, GA
- Burglary
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Clothing - Leesburg,
VA - Burglary
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Gaming - Atlanta, GA -
Burglary
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Hardware - Wilmington,
NC - Armed Robbery
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Jewelry - El Paso, TX
- Armed Robbery
• Jewelry - Stockton, CA - Robbery
• Jewelry - Mansfield, TX - Robbery
• Jewelry - Leesburg, VA - Robbery
• Jewelry - Dunwoody, GA - Robbery
• Jewelry - Colonial Heights, VA -
Burglary
• Jewelry - Woodburn, OR - Burglary
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Laundry - Ansonia, CT
- Armed Robbery
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Marijuana - Bethel, VT
- Burglary
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Music - Miami, FL -
Burglary
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Restaurant - Kansas
City, MO - Burglary
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Restaurant - Bronx, NY
- Armed Robbery
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Restaurant - Armed
Robbery / Shot fired
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Restaurant -
Indianapolis, IN - Armed Robbery
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Tattoo - Miami, FL -
Armed Robbery / Emp wounded
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Tobacco - Omaha, NE -
Robbery
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Tobacco - Lancaster
County, PA - Armed Robbery
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• 18 robberies
• 9 burglaries
• 3 shootings
• 0 killed |
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Corporate Risk Manager
Memphis, TN or New Orleans, LA
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Posted June 27
Summary of Role and Responsibilities: Proactive approach
to preventing losses/injuries, whether they are to our employees, third parties,
or customers' valuables. They include cash in transit, auto losses, or injuries;
Report all incidents, claims, and losses that may expose the company to
financial losses, whether they are covered by insurance or not...
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Loss Prevention Specialist
Temple, TX
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Posted June 18
The Loss Prevention Specialist identifies various types of
losses and thefts, works cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
providing critical guidance to Operations on asset protection and profit
improvement initiatives. At The Fikes Companies, our Mission is to build a
highly successful company which our employees are proud of, our customers value,
and the communities we serve can count on...
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Multi-Store Detective (Pittsburgh Operating Market)
Pittsburgh, PA -
Posted
April 9
Job Summary: Store Detectives are key players in serving
their assigned locations in the detection and apprehension of shoplifters. Job
Responsibilities: Detect and apprehend shoplifters with the use of standard
visual practice and CCTV in multi-store environment; Utilize CCTV to create
video records of incidents requested by law enforcement and internal
departments...
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Multi-Store Detective (Cleveland Operating Market)
Cleveland, OH -
Posted
April 9
Job Summary: Store Detectives are key players in serving
their assigned locations in the detection and apprehension of shoplifters. Job
Responsibilities: Detect and apprehend shoplifters with the use of standard
visual practice and CCTV in multi-store environment; Utilize CCTV to create
video records of incidents requested by law enforcement and internal
departments...
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Multi-Store Detective (Akron/Canton Operating Market)
Akron/Canton, OH -
Posted
April 9
Job Summary: Store Detectives are key players in serving
their assigned locations in the detection and apprehension of shoplifters. Job
Responsibilities: Detect and apprehend shoplifters with the use of standard
visual practice and CCTV in multi-store environment; Utilize CCTV to create
video records of incidents requested by law enforcement and internal
departments...
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Being engaged in the business of your retailer is a critical element for every
Loss Prevention executive. For decades, our industry has often been accused of
being silo'ed and separate from the operators and the merchants. This
separateness in many cases ultimately leads to a disconnect, a sense that we
aren't part of the team. Which in actuality, regardless of your performance, it
can lead to your job being eliminated or just you being replaced with someone
new. So the real question is: How do you become engaged in the business and
truly add value to the company's success beyond reducing shrink? And then having
the courage to go make it happen. We all tend to stay in our comfort zones and
remain safe. At least that's what we think. But at the end of the day, it's that
comfort zone that can actually increase your risk. So the next time you're in a
corporate meeting or traveling stores with your operators or merchants, go
beyond with your comments and opinions - take a risk - add some value - help
them run the business - you might be surprised.
Just a Thought, Gus
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