Publix sued for allegedly overcharging for weighted items A lawsuit alleges that Publix is sneakily inflating product weights at checkout to boost profits. The complaint highlights a case where a customer was overcharged for pork tenderloins due to the weight being increased by the POS system. Publix hasn't commented yet, but the lawsuit demands they fix their system and compensate affected customers. [Grocery Dive]
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is urging the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to negotiate after the Trump administration slapped a 25% tariff on imports from these countries. NRF's David French warns that these tariffs could hike prices for American consumers and hurt businesses. Major retailers like Target are already feeling the heat, predicting a hit to their profits. The NRF is pushing for diplomatic solutions to avoid these economic headaches. [Retail Insight Network]
Woman calls 911 on herself during armed standoff at Gainesville Walmart: ‘I have a gun right here’ Brandy McLaughlin, 56, found herself in a standoff with Gainesville police after accidentally firing her gun, thinking someone was vandalizing her trailer at Walmart. She called 911, demanding a chief and making some colorful threats, which led to a lockdown and evacuation of nearby businesses. After hours of drama, she surrendered and now faces a slew of charges. Authorities suspect she was experiencing a mental health crisis. [WCJB]
Calm over chaos: preventing workplace violence effectively Kristy Cork, a workplace safety expert, emphasizes crisis intervention, violence prevention, and fostering a healthy work environment. Drawing from her healthcare experience, she advocates for self-regulation before engaging in high-stress situations. Now a consultant with WSPS, she advises organizations on mitigating workplace violence, harassment, and psychological risks through proactive risk assessments, de-escalation training, and tailored safety measures. [The Safety Mag]
Pardon the Disruption: Where does Kroger go from here? Rodney McMullen’s sudden resignation as Kroger’s CEO amid an ethics investigation comes at a crucial time as the company navigates shifting consumer preferences and omnichannel challenges. Despite recent C-suite turnover, Kroger remains strong with leading digital operations and supply chain efficiency. McMullen’s tenure saw major acquisitions that expanded its grocery and e-commerce presence. The next CEO must tackle rising competition and redefine Kroger’s future in an evolving retail landscape. [Grocery Dive]
Geekplus partners with Invar to install 80 robots into retail giant’s warehouse
Their collaboration continues to gain momentum, delivering projects that enhance operational efficiency, flexibility, and scalability for major clients across EMEA and US markets.
Geekplus and Invar Systems have successfully deployed over 80 Tote-to-Person robots for one of the world’s most prominent retail and e-commerce companies.
Walgreens reportedly close to roughly $10B deal to go private
Walgreens Boots Alliance is reportedly near a deal with private-equity firm Sycamore Partners that would remove the chain from the public market for roughly $10 billion, per a exclusive WSJ report that cited people familiar with the matter.
The people said the deal could come as soon as Thursday, if a problem doesn’t put the talks off or end them.
Trump’s calls to end tax on tips and overtimes gets big support from Independents
President Trump is reiterating calls to remove tax on tips, overtime work and Social Security benefits. Lee Carter from maslansky + partners conducted the focus groups for Fox News Digital.
Each year, it’s a privilege to present the T-Mobile AP Awards during our All Hands meeting, recognizing the dedication, talent, and hard work that drive us forward. This year was no exception!
I couldn’t be prouder of our entire Asset Protection team—every member plays a crucial role in safeguarding our company, our people, and our customers.
While I celebrate all of our incredible award winners, I want to give a special shoutout to two outstanding AP professionals on my team who were honored this year:
I’d also like to recognize Jennifer L. Schaefer, MA, LPC, whom I’ve had the privilege of supporting over the past several months!
To all three of you! Your dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence set the standard for all of us. This recognition is well-earned, and I couldn’t be prouder to have you represent T- Mobile Asset Protection!
Felon Charged with Fatally Shooting Man in Store Parking Lot
A felon accused of gunning down a 52-year-old man outside a store in Riverside’s Eastside neighborhood was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder and other offenses.
Jose Manuel Leon Navarrette, 25, of Riverside, was arrested Thursday following a Riverside Police Department investigation into the death of Carlos Delreal, also of Riverside.
Shirley store manager arrested for illegal gambling
Suffolk County Police arrested a man on March 4 for operating electronic gambling devices at a business in Shirley.
In response to numerous community complaints, Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an inspection check at Lucky Smoke Shop and Beer, located at 20 Floyd Road at approximately 4 p.m. During the inspection, officers observed three electronic gambling devices in the rear of the store. The devices were seized.
Takeaways From NRF 2025 Point to the Future of Convenience
The 2025 edition of NRF: Retail's Big Show was exciting, informative and invigorating.
The variety of attendees and presenters provided a glimpse into changes across many aspects of the retail sphere, and we saw several themes emerge over the conference and expo's three lively days that are of particular interest to convenience store brands and operators.
Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses represent an important step toward making wearable technology a part of everyday life. Meta describes the glasses as "the next big thing" and aims for them to be seen as more than just a tech novelty. So, what is this thing? At first glance, the Ray-Ban smart glasses look like any other pair of Ray-Bans. That's by design. Unlike the more provocative — and somewhat clunky — look of Facebook's Video Recording glasses from 2016, the Ray-Ban smart glasses do not announce themselves to the world. They also do not make sounds. If you’re going to record something, you’d better have a planned narrative. The glasses are hands-free. They also have an "always-on" Meta AI assistant, a feature that could be a real breakthrough.
Notwithstanding Meta's hefty up-front investment—over $100 billion directed toward AR and VR—the adoption of smart glasses on a large scale seems quite uncertain. The push provided by AI-enhanced features—like real-time translation and object recognition—propels these technologies forward. The smart glasses themselves, however, for some feel more like an all-in-one experiment than a legitimate product at this point. The rumored next-gen model could be a game-changer—especially if it incorporates an actual display for the augmented reality overlays that the current model can't pull off. Even so, the unavoidable challenges of guaranteed privacy and consumer enthusiasm (or lack thereof) might keep these things from achieving smartphones' level of penetration.
Man sought in Lexington Avenue store theft, slashing of employee
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Police are searching for a suspect who slashed a store employee while attempting to steal merchandise from a business on the Upper East Side, authorities said.
The incident occurred Sunday, February 9, at approximately 7:40 p.m. when an unidentified individual entered a commercial establishment at 1280 Lexington Avenue and began taking items.
When a 34-year-old male employee confronted the suspect, the worker sustained a laceration to his right hand while trying to retrieve the stolen goods, police said.
The suspect fled the scene on foot, heading eastbound on Third Avenue. The employee was treated by EMS at the scene and did not require hospitalization.
As the cost of groceries continues to climb, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon says customer spending habits indicate the rising costs are significantly hurting shoppers. In particular, those at the lower end of the income scale appear to be having the biggest issue toward the end of the month.
During an event held by the Economic Club of Chicago, McMillon said his company is seeing “stress behaviors” among budget-conscious customers, according to Bloomberg.
“You can see that the money runs out before the month is gone, you can see that people are buying smaller pack sizes at the end of the month," McMillon said.
McMillon went on to say the habits of customers have remained steady over the last year, regardless of income. In general, shoppers are focusing on getting the best value they can, McMillon said.
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