Category Archives: Privacy and Identity Theft Issues

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

Social Media Trends and Retailing

Posted on July 10, 2012 by bermanevansretail

In digital retailing, shoppers write and read millions of reviews each year, which transforms how people make buying decisions—and how companies market to them.

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Protecting Your Data from a New Generation of Hackers

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As reported by Knowledge@Wharton: “Cybercrime is a rapidly growing threat, and one that businesses and consumers don’t seem to fully appreciate. As more and more business is conducted virtually — on computers and mobile devices — the opportunity for criminals … Continue reading →

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Shoppers Skeptical About Scanned ID

Posted on July 2, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Are retailers asking too much when they seek to verify a shopper’s identity? According to a recent story by KMOX (a CBS Radio station in St. Louis): “Having a cashier check your identification is nothing new, but the way some retailers … Continue reading →

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