Microsoft: Attackers Actively Compromising On-Prem SharePoint Customers

Microsoft has issued a critical alert after discovering active cyberattacks targeting on-premises SharePoint servers through a zero-day vulnerability. Threat actors are exploiting the flaw to gain unauthorized access and escalate privileges within enterprise networks. With SharePoint widely used across retail back offices, the compromise poses serious risks to sensitive data and operational continuity. Experts urge immediate patching and enhanced monitoring to mitigate exposure.

Infosecurity Magazine

U.S. Retail Sales Outperform Forecasts, Revealing Divergent Sector Impacts

U.S. retail sales surged past expectations in July, driven by strong consumer spending in select categories like health and personal care. However, the growth masked stark disparities, with sectors like electronics and furniture seeing continued declines. Analysts say inflation-weary shoppers are prioritizing essentials while cutting discretionary purchases. The divergence underscores a shifting consumer mindset that could redefine retail strategies heading into Q4.

AInvest

Tariffs Hit Hard: Brand and Retail Leaders on 2025’s Biggest Challenge  

Retail executives say 2025's wave of tariffs is emerging as the single biggest disruptor to operations, supply chains, and pricing strategy. Brands are already facing margin compression and inventory delays, with some warning of increased prices for consumers by Q3. The uncertainty has triggered renewed calls for nearshoring and greater sourcing diversification. As tensions rise, retailers are walking a tightrope between cost control and consumer trust.

Retail TouchPoints

These are the retail technology shifts we can’t ignore, including AI, robotics and unified commerce

Retail is undergoing a rapid tech evolution, with AI, robotics, and unified commerce transforming everything from inventory management to guest experiences. Forward-thinking retailers are leveraging machine learning to forecast demand, while robots take on backroom tasks and fulfillment. Unified commerce strategies are bridging online and in-store data, creating seamless customer journeys and operational visibility. The pace of innovation is no longer optional—it’s the price of staying competitive.

RTIH

Q&A: Organized Retail Crime Costs Families $500 Annually

Organized retail crime is costing American families over $500 a year as transnational criminal networks escalate theft operations across stores, supply chains, and e-commerce. These sophisticated rings, often linked to cartels and global crime groups, are responsible for billions in cargo and retail theft annually, driving up prices and overwhelming local law enforcement. The scale and coordination of these crimes have prompted lawmakers to push for tougher penalties, better data sharing, and a more unified national response.

Grassley Senate

Feds Seize Millions in Assets From Online Store Scam Targeting Amazon and Walmart Investors

The Federal Trade Commission has reached final settlements with the remaining defendants in a deceptive business opportunity scheme that promised consumers large profits from online stores on Amazon and Walmart.

The defendants have agreed to surrender cash, real estate, and personal property valued in the millions, following allegations that they misled investors with false claims of guaranteed financial success.

The settlement resolves claims against Steven J. Mayer and several affiliated companies, including Ecom Genie Consulting.

My ChesCo

Former employee charged with setting off explosive at workplace

A Floyd County man is facing charges after police say he set off an explosive device at his former workplace on Turner McCall Boulevard Tuesday afternoon, reports state.

William Craig Crabtree, 64, is charged with felony possession of explosives with intent to kill, injure or destroy, manufacturing of an explosive device, and possession of an explosive device by a convicted felon.

This incident appears unrelated to several recent arrests for possession and production of explosive devices, according to Rome Police Department officials.

Eastern Progress

Clothing tech entrepreneur charged with $300 million fraud in U.S.

CNBC

[WEBINAR] From Surveillance to Strategy: Unlocking Retail Intelligence with Video Analytics

Video surveillance is a treasure trove of data; however, most of that valuable intelligence goes unused. With the addition of AI-based video analytics, retail businesses can uncover new insights from their video security systems, transforming the processes their organization uses across departments, including optimizations for loss prevention, operations, marketing, and security teams.

Watch the on-demand webinar to hear from Ocean State Job Lot and Ben Hopkins of OpenEye. Together, they’ll discuss:

• How to transform retail business’ video security from reactive to proactive.
• The various benefits of AI-based video analytics for different teams.
• Ocean State Job Lot’s experience using video analytics to improve their business’ operations.

The Cat-and-Mouse Cyber War—and How to Win It

Attackers are increasingly targeting APIs while exploiting vulnerabilities and weak security measures, so what should orgs focus on, and what steps can they take to strengthen API security? 

For many use cases, traditional web development methods from 15 years ago, such as purely server-rendered pages, are considered outdated.

SIW

Locked Cases Ignite Nationwide Frustration: Are Anti-Theft Measures Creating a New Kind of Loss?

Across the country, shoppers are finding themselves locked out—literally. Walmart has expanded its anti-theft strategy far beyond high-value electronics, now placing everyday household items like toothpaste, baby wipes, socks, and razors behind glass cases.

The shift, while intended to curb rising shrink and organized retail crime, is reshaping the in-store shopping experience in ways many didn’t anticipate.

TalkLPnews

Protesters swarm Albuquerque Walmart where man was arrested by ICE

Protesters demanding the abolishment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement swarmed an Albuquerque Walmart on Sunday.

The crowd walked in circles around the entrances of the Walmart by Coors Boulevard and I-40, and chanted with signs that read slogans such as “End ICE Terror,” and “We stand with immigrants.”

Protesters gathered to condemn the retailer’s response to the ICE detention of Deivi Molina-Peña inside the store earlier this month.

KOB4 News

Every year at APEX, one moment has everyone talking and it’s never on the agenda. Who will it be this time? Only those in Nashville will find out.

Don’t be the one watching the reveal on someone else’s feed!

Retail Security Business Partner - Apple

We value your ability to lead and implement safety, security, and shrink mitigation strategies, which safeguard the Company’s assets and provide clear guidance to team members. Through store visits, you'll identify preventative shortage reduction measures, inspect and follow company safety policies, provide direction and training to ensure opportunities are identified and corrected. You'll work closely with all levels of management to ensure that all aspects of Retail Security are consistent and in compliance with company standards. Providing support, guidance, and training to all stores within defined market/area regarding Retail Security, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including (but not limited to) managing security budgets, assisting with internal and external investigations, ensuring consistent practices among stores, conducting safety audits, and developing market specific shortage action plans in high-risk stores. Responsible for the safety of our employees, investigations, operational standards, training, and budgets in assigned market(s) and working with stores to identify inventory shortage opportunities and recommend resolutions. You will be responsible for managing security vendors in assigned market(s).

Back to Basics: The Evolution of Safety Regulation

 Efforts to limit federal safety and health resources began this spring and are accelerating through the summer.

The Department of Labor (DOL) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) took their first steps on July 1 toward workplace safety and health deregulation, publishing a final rule and several proposals.

EHS Daily Advisor

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