Retail/Restaurants/Convenience

3 strategies that leverage innovative solutions to combat organized retail theft.

Douglas Horsting, Manager of Organized Retail Crime & Special Investigations/Law Enforcement Liaison at Rite Aid, shares his insights on successfully partnering with law enforcement.

Retail workers report fear for their safety over the past holiday season.

Perceptions of safety influence holiday shopping habits, with parking lot security being a major factor.  

The details of 5 million unique credit and debit cards were exposed in a data breach. 

Research has revealed the 5 industries most frequently targeted with subject customization techniques. 

In the week leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there was a 692% increase in phishing attacks. 

A recent study has shown that crime is causing retail employees to search for new employment opportunities. 

A new report from reveals the state of the e-commerce threat landscape as the holidays approach. 

Recent research shows that bots could disrupt Black Friday gaming sales.

Research reveals more than 6,000 domain registrations in the past 90 days, targeting the retail industry.

Retailers are taking extraordinary measures to protect their shelves from theft. How can technology help mitigate risk?

Managing loyalty programs isn’t without its challenges. With evolving privacy laws and growing consumer awareness, businesses must carefully balance personalization with privacy. 

In the dynamic world of retail, the pace of change has accelerated dramatically, driven by technological innovation and a shared commitment to exceeding customer expectations. 

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York signed legislation to protect and support the growth of the state’s workforce.

Research identified a malvertising campaign targeting employees of Lowe’s.

Research reveals the impact the global economy is having on security budgets. 

Josh Phillips, Senior Director; Head of Global Security & Resilience at Chipotle Mexican Grill, discusses his career and the importance of inclusion in the security industry.

A new report highlights trends in AI-powered attacks and cybersecurity strategies. 

Security leaders respond to the claim that a ransomware group has accessed the data of at least 500,000 of Christie’s customers globally.

Retail spaces can be exposed to a number of risks, meaning security leaders need to be extra careful when creating security plans.

The most commonly exploited vulnerabilities.

The number of victims experiencing ransomware incidents has risen since Q1 of 2023, rising by nearly 20% by Q1 of 2024. 

Physical security teams express a desire to upgrade their systems; however, many CSOs do not have the proper authority to do so. 

A recent report studies consumer trends after an organization experiences a data breach, highlighting a breach’s impact on reputation and customer base. 

A survey shows that many Americans would willingly impart identifiable data in exchange for a bargain. 

A recent report reveals an increase in initial ransom demand amounts. Furthermore, vulnerabilities detected in 2022 are continuing to be exploited. 

Retail security leaders face an evolving landscape of threats as bad actors appear to be more brazen, even when met with increased security presence.

In the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of the retail sector, the imperative task of thwarting theft has undergone substantial transformations. 

As retailers approach the final stretch of this shopping blitz, they must prepare to address heightened risks of ORC and smash-and-grab incidences.