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“The 11 Most Frequent Forms of Retail Employee Fraud” by Arick Wierson via The Robin Report

by admin | Apr 12, 2026 | Apparel /Fashion, HR, Industry, News, Retail Crime, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Let’s be honest – when it comes to retail fraud, the online world grabs all the attention – and probably justifiably so. Last year, losses stemming from internet shopping scams and duplicity approached $400 million, according to statistics from the Better Business...

“New Court Evidence Shows Amazon Working with Rivals to Quietly Raise Online Prices” by Jeanel Alvarado via Retail Boss

by admin | Mar 7, 2026 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, E-Commerce, News, Retail Crime

Court filings reveal that when Amazon and a rival “price match,” someone in the chain agrees to raise the price so both can safely match at a more expensive levels. California Attorney General Rob Bonta just exposed something most shoppers suspected but couldn’t...

“Stopping Rising Retail Crime Requires a Layered Approach to Security” by James Stark via Total Retail

by admin | Aug 9, 2025 | Brick & Mortar, News, Retail Crime

Credit: Getty Images by GoodLife Studio A recent survey from the National Retail Federation revealed that 50 percent of retailers are more concerned with retail crime than they were just one year ago. That same survey found that the average number of...

“Shoppers’ online fraud fears escalate” by Patrick Cooley via Retail Dive

by admin | Nov 13, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, E-Commerce, Internet, News, Retail Crime, Retail Technologies

Fraud involving stolen credit cards is now a top concern of consumers, according to a recent survey from Experian. Joe Raedle / Staff via Getty Images Four in five consumers are worried about identity theft or someone stealing their credit card numbers, according to...

“Gen AI and the Top Fraud Trends Retailers Can’t Ignore This Holiday Season” by James Bruni via Total Retail

by admin | Oct 12, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence / CHAT GPT, E-Commerce, Holiday, Internet, m-commerce, News, Retail Crime

Credit: iStock.com by iStock.com As retailers leverage online shopping options for busy customers this holiday season, they’re finding that industry-wide, sales are up (and continuing to rise), and the industry is expected to exceed $6 trillion in sales this...

“Untailing: The Latest in Sales Prevention” by Warren Shoulberg via The Robin Report

by admin | Aug 22, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, News, Retail Crime

In the beginning, when you went into a store, a salesclerk took your order and returned some time later from the back room with your items for purchase. You handed over cash, he wrapped your order, and you went on your way. There were no issues about retail theft or...