Target Brings Back Human Cashiers After Massive Theft Losses

Target is hitting the brakes on self-checkout after a surge in theft-related losses, joining a growing number of retailers rethinking the once-touted convenience of DIY lanes. Despite claiming the change is about enhancing customer experience, the move follows reports of massive shrink—over $500 million in 2023 alone—and high-profile theft cases exploiting self-checkout systems. As other chains like Walmart, Dollar General, and Five Below follow suit, the retail industry may be entering a new phase where theft prevention takes priority over speed and autonomy at the register.

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2 hurt in shooting at Food Lion grocery store in Edenton, police say

A Sunday evening trip to a Food Lion in Edenton, North Carolina, turned violent when gunfire erupted, injuring two people and prompting a swift police response. Authorities say the victims were transported to ECU Health Chowan Hospital, though their conditions remain unknown. Several suspects have been detained as the investigation unfolds, with the town deploying all available resources to the scene.

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Anti-shoplifting Systems Market to Set Phenomenal Growth From 2025 to 2034

As retail theft surges, a new market report projects the global anti-shoplifting systems industry will grow at a 4.3% CAGR through 2034, driven by rising demand for technologies like RFID and Electronic Article Surveillance. Released by Exactitude Consultancy, the report highlights key players such as Tyco, Checkpoint Systems, and ADT, and analyzes trends across regions, sectors, and technologies. With theft increasingly threatening retail profitability, the study underscores a growing need for advanced loss prevention tools across supermarkets, warehouses, and specialty stores worldwide.

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Cyber-attacks A “Wake-up Call” to Retail Sector

A wave of cyberattacks targeting major retailers—Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods—has triggered a government response and renewed urgency around digital security. With suspected involvement from the cybercrime group Scattered Spider and concerns over compromised customer data, officials are calling the incidents a “wake-up call” for businesses to strengthen cyber defenses.

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy plays up his retail rivals’ worst nightmare: Trump’s tariffs may actually strengthen Amazon

As new U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports threaten to squeeze domestic Amazon sellers, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says Chinese-based sellers may actually gain a competitive edge. Because many U.S. sellers rely on marked-up Chinese goods through middlemen, they’ll face steeper import costs than their China-based rivals who sell directly to American consumers on the platform. Jassy emphasized Amazon’s resilience—bolstered by its massive seller diversity and booming grocery segment—as competitors struggle to adapt to rising costs and shifting supply chains.

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Clackamas County Sting Operation Nets 25, Recovers $4.5K in Stolen Goods, Effort Bolstered by Oregon Senate Bill 900 Funds

Last Thursday, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, in a coordinated blitz against retail crime, arrested 25 individuals and recovered stolen goods worth around $4,500.

The operation, executed along SE 82nd Ave in unincorporated Clackamas County, was a part of a larger effort to clamp down on shoplifting and other criminal activities plaguing local retailers.

According to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, the sting spanned 10 hours and involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Molalla and West Linn Police Departments.

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Two people accused of stealing over $12,000 in 'quick change' operation across Utah Valley

Two people were arrested for several alleged theft operations at Target stores across Utah Valley.

Mercedesa Kvec, 22, and Sergiu Kvec, 23, were each arrested on suspicion of more than $5,000 in retail theft, a second-degree felony, the affidavit states.

On April 1, the Kvecs were arrested and charged with several "quick change" thefts across Utah Valley.

Quick change' or 'short change' artists are named due to their ability to pay for large purchases in cash, and then using sleight of hand and confusion, they retain a portion of the cash as well as all the merchandise," the affidavit states.

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How satellite technology is revolutionizing global logistics and cargo tracking

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Modern Manufacturing Solutions – How to Deliver Value Through Your Video Security 

Manufacturing is on the cusp of another wave of rapid innovations. Artificial intelligence, automation, and multiple systems working together seamlessly are increasing productivity and benefiting many companies’ bottom line. 

Implementing these futuristic solutions into your organization can occur around multiple sides of your business, from assembly lines to warehouse floors. Cloud-managed video is one way that manufacturers can incorporate powerful new tech into their everyday operations in a low-friction way. Instead of having to reconstruct the processes and management of your teams, facilities, and operations, cloud-managed video can enhance your video security to not only improve safety but enhance efficiency, improving revenue and uncovering insights so you can make smarter business decisions at a pace realistic to your company. 

While the future of manufacturing is daunting, companies everywhere can still reap the benefits of advanced technology through a secure, cloud-managed video platform. In this article, OpenEye explores how cloud-managed video security delivers value across your organization with powerful tools including advanced video analytics, automated reporting, and an open ecosystem. 

Anticipated Regulatory Changes With OSHA

With President Trump entering a second term, OSHA is bracing for sweeping changes—marked by deregulatory rollbacks, weakened enforcement, and stalled rulemaking due to leadership vacancies and budget pressures.

Experts anticipate the agency will return to a business-friendly approach that emphasizes voluntary compliance over penalties, while Biden-era rules like expanded injury reporting and the Walkaround Rule face likely reversals. 

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Gas station employee killed in Harnett County shooting, customer injured

A Harnett County gas station clerk was shot and killed Saturday night.

According to security video shared by an employee and reviewed by WRAL News, the shooting occurred around 11 p.m. at the Marathon gas station at the corner of N.C. Highway 87 and Broadway Road, near Sanford.

Deputies found a man, later identified as 50-year-old Alfredo Escalona Mares, dead inside the store.

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Lancaster Walmart fire caused by arson, juvenile suspect detained

An investigation is underway after a fire broke out at a Walmart on the Highway 9 Bypass in Lancaster on Sunday.

Police say evidence has indicated the fire was caused by arson.

Lancaster officials first received a 911 call at 4:35 p.m., and the Lancaster Fire Department got to the scene within minutes. The store was quickly evacuated; video obtained by WCNC Charlotte shows people running in the Walmart Supercenter due to the fire. 

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Top Five Benefits of Video Surveillance Systems for Convenience Stores

Convenience store owners know security is a top priority given they often operate 24/7 in high traffic environments and have unique challenges. C-stores are prone to ongoing security issues and instances of crime, like assaults, robberies, break-ins, vandalism, loitering, carjacking and more. The need for cost effective security and anti-crime solutions are paramount. Furthermore, C-stores can be prone to theft, fraudulent activities, and operational inefficiencies that can quickly erode profits.

March Networks understands these pain points and offers cost-effective intelligent video surveillance solutions tailored specifically for C-stores. Additionally, our continuing focus on privacy and data security makes our solutions ideal for C-stores that are looking for the highest level of cyber protection – at a cost-effective price point.

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the top benefits of intelligent video surveillance systems and highlight how March Networks partners with convenience stores to addresses these specific challenges.

Why human oversight is essential to mitigate emerging risks

 Artificial Intelligence is moving faster than any technology we’ve seen. From weather forecasts to healthcare to the employee experience, AI is being integrated into our lives from every direction. It’s also a catalyst for huge investments in the tech landscape–OpenAI recently poured almost $12 billion into AI infrastructure startup CoreWeave, and Nvidia is investing several hundred billion in AI chipmaking in the US.

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Retail employee exposes stockroom disaster at major big-box retailer: 'A serious ... issue'

A viral Reddit post from a Walmart grocery worker has sparked outrage after revealing that mountains of produce—like strawberries and bananas—are being routinely discarded due to chronic overstocking.

Employees from multiple stores echoed the issue, pointing to a systemic supply chain problem that leads to perfectly edible food rotting instead of reaching consumers. While Walmart claims to divert over 80% of its waste and has food donation programs, these frontline reports suggest a troubling disconnect between corporate sustainability goals and on-the-ground reality.

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