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Key Loss Prevention Trends

Loss prevention is very important for retailers (see this prior post, for example). In an interview with the National Retail Federation, Rosamaria Sostilio — Senior Vice-President of Asset Protection for Saks Incorporated identified six loss prevention trends for 2013: The increased … Continue reading

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The Annual Retail Theft Survey

In its 2012 annual survey of retail theft, Hayes International found that: “Shoplifters and dishonest employees stole over $6.0 billion in 2011 from just 24 major retailers, according to the 24th Annual Retail Theft Survey conducted by Jack L. Hayes International, … Continue reading

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Protecting Your Data from a New Generation of Hackers

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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