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Cops Score Big Wins Against Robbers This Holiday
Arrests penetrating organized retail crime abound, but shoplifting still plagues stores big and small.
Super Saturday Could Draw Record Last-Minute Shoppers: NRF
NRF and Prosper Analytics estimate that 158 million shoppers will shop in stores and online on Dec. 17, the…
NRF Crime Czar: ‘People Believe it’s OK to Steal’
David Johnston says cutting off the spigot to easy online sales is key to getting a handle on America's…
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Retail Crime Needs ‘Swift, Uniform, and Severe’ Punishment, Experts Say
"In essence, retail theft crimes occur today primarily because no one fears getting caught," said Mississippi…
NRF: Third Quarter Saw ‘Solid’ Improvements for Retail
Chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said the performance dispelled the notion that the economy is in a recession.
LA Police Arrest 18 as Criminals Strike Stores Coast to Coast
From big-box stores like Walmart and REI to specialized sneaker boutiques, no one's safe from thieves this…
Bill to Avert Rail Strike Passes House, On to Senate
Worker upset over Congressional intervention in the collective bargaining process continues as lawmakers move…
NRF: Holiday Weekend Incremental Not Transformative
"Consumers are out shopping, but they're out shopping when they see deals and when they get the promotions…
NRF Report: Spending Holds Up Thanksgiving Through Cyber Monday
Despite inflation and economic uncertainties, consumers shopped online and in stores in sufficient numbers to…
Deep Discounts Fuel Cyber Monday to Record $11.3B in Revenue
Lululemon and Hoka were among the brands that were able to evade the steep apparel markdowns, according to…
Walmart Mass Shooting, $100,000 Nike Theft Hit Ahead of Black Friday
Will people still brave the stores with all the bedlam at brick and mortar?
Why Retail Needs an Airtight Inflation Strategy This Holiday
With many consumers pinching pennies, retailers hope promotions will persuade people to spend and keep…
Threat of Railway Strike Looms Over Holiday Season
The NRF's Matthew Shay warns a holiday strike could be "devastating."
‘Imminent’ $2 Billion Rail Strike Has Retailers on Edge
Shipper concern over rail service disruption heightens as the largest unions delivered a mixed bag of…
Nike’s Theft Problem Is So Bad That One Store’s Been Closed for Weeks
The Nike Community store in Portland has reported over 400 shoplifting cases since 2019.