Category Archives: Privacy and Identity Theft Issues

There are many privacy and identity theft issues to consider in retailing.

Lessons on Social Media Behavior

I recently gave a talk about how to be more careful online — especially with social media. More and more, identity theft, invasion of one’s privacy, and other forms of online misbehavior have been occurring. Whether it involves Twitter, the … Continue reading

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Car Renters Beware!

Car rental agencies generate a lot of profits from the supplemental  insurance coverage offered to customers. In some instances, this insurance is marketing aggressively — some would say too aggressively. According to a recent New York Times story by Tara … Continue reading

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Tracking Employee Behavior to Reduce Theft

The term “retail shrinkage” encompasses any financial losses due to employee theft, customer shoplifting, vendor fraud, and administrative errors. Globally, inventory shrinkage exceeds $125 billion annually. Of that amount, employees account for 35 percent, customers 43 percent, vendors 6 percent, … Continue reading

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