Preparing for the unexpected: Kidnap, ransom, extortion, and workplace violence

Preparing for the Unexpected: Kidnap, Ransom, Extortion & Workplace Violence
In today’s volatile risk landscape, organizations face growing threats from kidnapping, extortion, and workplace violence. This piece outlines how businesses can proactively build response strategies, from employee training to crisis response planning and insurance protection. With stakes rising, companies must treat these threats as not just security issues—but critical components of enterprise resilience.

Marsh

Is RFID Finally Reinventing Retail Selling Floors?

Retailers are rediscovering RFID as a game-changer in managing inventory visibility and driving better in-store experiences. With improved accuracy and affordability, RFID is helping bridge the gap between physical and digital retail. This article explores how the technology is moving from backrooms to the front lines—and transforming how stores operate in real time.

RetailWire

Retail stores are getting hit hard by cyberattacks

Retailers are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals exploiting payment systems, loyalty programs, and supply chain vulnerabilities. The attacks are not only becoming more frequent but also more sophisticated, often crippling operations and eroding consumer trust. As the cost of breaches escalates, the sector is under pressure to modernize defenses and close digital backdoors.

Politico

How to make your supply chain an asset in 2025

A nimble, tech-enabled supply chain is no longer optional—it’s a competitive advantage. This article highlights how data-driven forecasting, cross-functional alignment, and automation can turn supply chains into profit engines. Retailers that embrace transparency and resilience are better positioned to adapt, pivot, and lead.

Retail Customer Experience

3 Data Shifts Helping Retailers Move Faster in 2025

Retailers are rethinking their data priorities to accelerate decision-making and improve performance. The article outlines three key shifts: integrating siloed data, increasing real-time access, and focusing on actionable insights. By embracing these changes, retailers can move at the speed of the customer—and stay ahead of rapidly changing market demands.

TotalRetail

Securing the Future: Succession Planning & Building Tomorrow’s LP Leaders

Gatekeeper Systems is proud to sponsor “Securing the Future: Succession Planning & Building Tomorrow’s LP Leaders” on June 18 at 10:00 AM PT.

Join David Johnston (NRF), Mark Stinde (Casey’s), Rick Peck (TJX), and Caroline Kochman (LPF) as they share insights on how mentorship, certification, and strategic talent development are building the next generation of asset protection professionals. 

Texas Woman Sues Walmart for $11M Over Employee Assault

One Texas woman was having a tough day, she had just left her mother in law’s funeral but decided to stop for a slushie as it was something the pair used to do together.

What should have been a sweet moment remembering a loved one quickly turned into a violent attack, which has now led to a $11 million dollar lawsuit filed against Walmart.

The video then shows the cashier going toward the door, grabbing the drink, and giving the money back to Flores. That is when the fight got violent with hair being pulled and the woman pushing each other.

KNUE

L’Oréal, LVMH, Coty leaders talk social commerce, supply chain, and AI

Between viral trends, shifting consumer behavior, and supply chain tumult, being set up for success in beauty today takes a lot more than a good primer.

At Shoptalk Europe in Barcelona, Spain, earlier this month, global beauty leaders from L’Oréal, Coty, The Estée Lauder Companies, and LVMH, shared the foundations they’re laying to navigate today’s (and tomorrow’s) challenges.

During a panel focused on meeting future shoppers’ needs, Mark Elkins, GM of global e-commerce at L’Oréal, discussed the beauty giant’s approach to social media and social commerce.

Retail Brew

Current And Future Use Of AI In Law Enforcement

Security Informed

Join OpenEye at NRF Protect 2025

OpenEye will be at NRF Protect, the retail industry’s most comprehensive, cross-functional event, in Grapevine, TX from June 23-25, 2025, showcasing the versatility and power of OpenEye’s cloud-managed surveillance platform.

June 23, 2025 10:00 am | Booth 803

Be sure to stop by booth #803 to learn more about OpenEye’s cloud video solutions, including OpenEye Web Services, retail analytics, POS Connect, and cloud cameras. Also, don’t miss out on your chance to win a new pair of Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses during OpenEye’s giveaway at the upcoming event!

Use the promo code EXHTST10 and get 20% off an all-access or free expo pass for this year’s NRF Protect!

Get a rare look at enterprise risk through the eyes of the C-suite - where strategy, security, and leadership intersect.

Don’t miss this high-level conversation at APEX.

Employee accused of stealing $82,000 in lottery tickets from gas station

A 52-year-old female employee was arrested by the Pennsylvania State Police for stealing what could be up to $82,000 in lottery tickets since December of last year.

State police have not released the suspect's name. However, Steve Limani, the public information officer said this is an ongoing investigation and authorities are looking to uncover the woman's motivation and if she had an accomplice.

CBS News

Deputy shoots suspect after violent struggle outside Pine Hills store

Newly released surveillance and body camera footage shows the moment an Orange County deputy opened fire on a suspect during a violent encounter earlier this month behind a discount store in Pine Hills.

What we know:
On June 7, a deputy from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office shot a suspect during a struggle behind the Save Discount store in Pine Hills.

FOX 35

Banking agencies seek public comment on strategies to combat payments fraud

The FDIC, Federal Reserve and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency today issued a request for comment on potential actions to help consumers, businesses and financial institutions mitigate risks related to payments fraud, particularly check fraud.

The agencies are seeking public feedback on five potential areas for improvement & collaboration.

Banking Journal

Area Loss Prevention Manager (ALPM) - Ross Dress for Less

The Area Loss Prevention Manager (ALPM) is responsible for protecting the assets of Ross Stores, Inc. while achieving shortage and safety goals for assigned stores/district(s)/area. This is done by managing, promoting, and directing all Loss Prevention initiatives and programs within the assigned group of stores and by developing and maintaining strong partnerships at the store, district, and zone levels. Through effective Operations and Human Resources partnerships, the ALPM implements company-driven shortage and safety solutions while providing regular direction and leadership to minimize operational shortage, mitigate theft and fraud, and maintain safe and secure environments for Ross associates and customers.

Safeway and Albertsons workers go on strike in Colorado

Supermarket News

List: More than 700 Rite Aid locations now expected to close. Here’s where

More than 100 additional Rite Aid locations have been designated for closure as the retail pharmacy chain continues to navigate its second bankruptcy filing.

With the latest list of stores, outlined in court documents filed last week, more than 700 stores have been designated for closure since May. 

The seventh round of closures includes Rite Aid stores in nearly a dozen states, though most are in California, New York or Pennsylvania. 

Like others before them, these closures are pending court approval and could face objections.

The Hill