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“When the mall is the target: The state of retail and mass shootings” by Daphne Howland via Retail Dive

by admin | May 12, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Community, News, Political Action, Retail Crime, Safety and preparedness, Social Issues

Protesters against gun violence outside a church on May 7 in Allen, Texas, a day after a mass shooting at the nearby Allen Premium Outlets mall. Joe Raedle / Staff via Getty Images Stores and malls are especially vulnerable to random attacks like the recent killing of...

“An Arizona Ski Resort Just Charged $309 for a Single-Day Lift Ticket” by Juan Hernandez via The Inertia

by admin | Jan 27, 2023 | Debate, Holiday, News, Outdoor, Retail Crime, Snowboard

Arizona Snowbowl. Photo: Twitter // @AZSnowbowl It’s no secret a day on the hill — especially a spontaneous one after welcoming several inches of new snow — isn’t the cheapest way to spend your weekend. Still, breaking the threshold of $300 for a single-day lift...

“A New Threat for Retailers: The Rise of the Synthetic Shopper” by Chris Ryan via Total Retail

by admin | Jan 20, 2023 | E-Commerce, Internet, Retail Crime, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images by Brian A. Jackson While the rapid rise of e-commerce has generated additional revenue for many retailers, it’s also brought additional challenges. The increased fraud risk and merchant liability for online transactions create a cautious...

“How to Stop Serial Returns From Damaging the Bottom Line” by Nathan Smith via Total Retail

by admin | Dec 18, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, E-Commerce, Merchandising, Resources, Retail Crime, Retail Technologies, Returns

Credit: iStock.com by Emilija Manevska You want your retail business to be regarded for exceptional customer service and products. Reputation is important, and retailers will go the extra mile to ensure loyal customers are happy. Sometimes these concessions,...

“NRF Reports Retail Shrink Nearly a $100B Problem” by Daniel Inman via National Retail Federation

by admin | Sep 14, 2022 | Book Review, Industry, News, Retail Crime, Statistics

WASHINGTON – Retail shrink, when taken as a percentage of total retail sales in 2021, accounted for $94.5 billion in losses last year, up from $90.8 billion in 2020, according to the 2022 National Retail Security Survey released today by the National Retail...