A judge sentenced Wesley Shifflett to three years in jail plus supervised probation for killing Timothy Johnson in 2023. A little over two years after a deadly shooting in which Timothy Johnson was killed outside Tysons Corner Center, a former Fairfax County police officer was sentenced. Fairfax County Circuit Judge Randy Bellows sentenced Wesley Shifflet Friday to three years in jail and supervised probation for five years.
In Hyattsville, MD, a security guard named Murwanashyaka Francois, 54, is facing second-degree murder charges after a fight with Ricardo Clemons Jr., 45, ended in a fatal shooting. The incident occurred on University Blvd., and Clemons Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene. Details about what sparked the altercation remain unclear.
The announcement of Rodney McMullen’s sudden departure as CEO of Kroger has sent shockwaves through the grocery industry. McMullen, who has been at the helm of Kroger since 2014, has been a pivotal figure in shaping the company’s strategy, particularly in navigating the challenges of a rapidly evolving retail landscape.
His resignation comes as the company launched an outside independent investigation last month, into his “personal conduct” which allegedly violated Kroger’s Policy on Business Ethics, but did not involve Kroger associates. Kroger’s board also added that the investigation was unrelated to the company’s financial performance, operations, and reporting.
A 46-year-old Aurora man, Tory Conyers, was found guilty of vehicular homicide and several other charges after a 2023 incident where he killed another man while fleeing from police. Conyers' day of crime began with stealing from a Walmart and ended with him running a red light, resulting in the death of Jossy Fernando Pinto. Despite his attempts to escape, Conyers was eventually caught and now faces up to 18 years in prison.[KDVR]
Butcher shops across New England and the U.S. are getting scammed out of thousands of dollars worth of meat by people using stolen credit cards. Shop owners like Roberto Alonzo and Paulo Xavier have lost tens of thousands, with Alonzo even starting a GoFundMe to cover his $60,000 loss. The scammers claim the meat is for feeding the homeless, but the only thing getting fed is their criminal record. Police investigations are ongoing.
TalkLP host Amber Bradley chats with Jamie Kress, Director of RFID Sales North America with Sensormatic, to discuss the recent RFID explosion! They dive into the reasons behind the newfound interest in the technology (omnichannel retailing, inventory, etc.), and why it is no longer a question of “will it work?” but “how do I make it work in multiple ways?”
Jamie details the product inventory life cycle and how accuracy, visibility and the Total Retail Loss model are supported by Sensormatic’s Loss of Visibility Solutions product. Amber also gets him to bust some long-held RFID myths! You don’t want to miss it!
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In the highly competitive retail market, businesses are leveraging technology to strengthen brand loyalty and enhance consumer experiences in ways that only science fiction writers could have imagined 40 years ago. Storefronts are eliminating the checkout process, augmented reality is reducing return rates and virtual marketplaces are offering new consumer experiences. But as retailers digitize operations to differentiate customer experiences, they also face a growing wave of cyber threats targeting sensitive customer data and critical business systems.
While everyone is watching the impact of massive government layoffs on the job market and ultimately the economy, retail seems to be poised on a DOGE-esque restructuring that will bring major job losses as well.It will take time for the numbers to show up in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Jobs Report, though electronics and appliance retailers lost 7,000 jobs in January.At the company level, so far this year Party City and Joann’s bankruptcy will result in 16,000 and 19,000 jobs lost respectively, and Estée Lauder, Starbucks, Kohl’s and Walmart have major layoffs in the works.
3 accused of stealing $32K worth of items from Maine stores
BRUNSWICK, Maine (WGME) -- Police say three people from New York stole over-the-counter medications and beauty products from a Hannaford in Brunswick. The trio is accused of taking part in a massive retail theft operation.
Employees at the Hannaford on Elm Street called police after they saw 29-year-old Marlene Santaella, 24-year-old Angie Cubillos and 38-year-old Alan Rodriguez stealing large amounts of over-the-counter medications and beauty products on Wednesday, according to the Brunswick Police Department.
Police say they found the suspects in a vehicle not far from the store.
A 24-hour national boycott to protest Trump administration policies got underway on Friday, and while it’s uncertain what impact it will have, a new survey suggests that millions planned to participate.
The boycott, organized by a group known as The People’s Union USA, takes aim at retail companies that have reversed initiatives on diversity, equity, and inclusion since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
“For generations our families worked, sacrificed, and fought to build a better future, yet here we stand, still waiting,” wrote The People’s Union USA founder John Schwarts on social media a few days prior to the boycott. “We the people will not wait any longer. We stand in solidarity to honor the past and carve a new path for the future.”
Managing inventory is critical for retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers, among others. "Business is about maximizing resources," says Steve Klein, a CPA with Gerson, Preston, Robinson & Co. in Miami Beach. He adds, "If something is sitting on the shelf too long, it's costing you space."
Tap information sources. Whether you use point-of-sale terminals that generate immediate information, a sales stub to later record purchases or even a simple visual control system, inventory should be monitored continuously.
Time purchases carefully. A manufacturing business must make sure that parts are on hand to meet production deadlines. Retailers must have enough merchandise to satisfy customer needs without overbuying inventory.
Last week, a Senate subcommittee outlined the growing problem of cargo theft along the U.S. supply chain.
“Since the COVID pandemic, cargo theft has surged across the country, reaching by some calculations a decade-long high,” said Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. “Homeland Security investigations estimate that the annual loss of cargo theft accounts between $15 billion and $35 billion annually.”
The wide range of crime includes hijacked trucks and rail cars, identity theft, double brokering, cybersecurity vulnerabilities and reroute schemes.
So, the good news is that the problem has been identified. But what can be done to fix it?
Lost and abandoned shopping carts contribute to urban blight, increased carbon emissions from retrieval, and unnecessary waste from frequent replacements. With growing municipal regulations and consumer expectations for greener retail practices, sustainability starts with better shopping cart management. Gatekeeper Systems’ CartControl® solution ensures carts stay on-site, preventing waste and aligning with eco-friendly operations. Small changes can lead to big impacts—rethinking how retailers manage carts is a crucial step toward a more sustainable future.
A convenience store employee is facing charges tonight after being accused of lottery fraud. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) says say 29-year-old Christopher Konwai was arrested on charges of Attempting to Influence a Game by Coercion and Tampering with lottery tickets. Authorities say Konwai is accused of scratching off tickets to see if they were winners then intentionally putting them in dispensers to be sold.
This earnings season revealed that retailers are split on what Trump’s sweeping tariffs on a range of foreign imports could mean for their bottom lines. Big-box chains are sounding the alarm, warning that higher import costs could squeeze margins and force price hikes on consumers. But for others — including off-price retailers, e-commerce sites and secondhand apparel companies — tariffs could create unexpected opportunities, weakening competitors reliant on ultra-cheap Chinese goods. As Trump’s trade war heats up, the retail industry is bracing for a new economic divide: those that will benefit and those that will bear the cost.
The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Investigations proactively identifies cargo theft and major internal theft activities and trends. They develop strategies to reduce cargo theft impacting Macy’s and perform other duties as assigned.
This role will require travel up to 75% regionally and has responsibility from the East Coast to the Midwest. The perfect candidate MUST have extensive experience with investigating and successfully closing significant cargo theft incidents. Flexible schedule will be required based on the needs of the business with some weekends required.
Group sought after violent convenience store robbery in Philadelphia's Olney section
Philadelphia police are searching for a group of people in connection with a violent convenience store robbery in the city's Olney section.
It happened around 3 p.m. back on February 20 inside the Almonte Family Unity corner store along Ruscomb Street.
Police say a woman refused to pay for her food and walked out of the business.
When the store owner confronted her, she allegedly returned with two men, including one suspect who was identified by police as 20-year-old Zahmare Johnson-Lane.
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Several arrests made in Sacramento jewelry store armed robbery that left woman dead
Four people were arrested in connection to a fatal jewelry store robbery in South Sacramento that left a woman dead.
Around 11:45 a.m. on Nov. 15, 2024, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a robbery at Kim Tin Jewelers on the 6000 block of Stockton Boulevard. At the time, it was believed that a group of about five to six people stormed into the store with crowbars and other items before stealing large amounts of jewelry and fleeing the scene.
Vallejo police arrest three suspects linked to high-end beauty product thefts
Vallejo police officers were assigned to the Vallejo Police Department Patrol Division who responded to reports of thefts that occurred at multiple retail stores on Tuesday.
Officials said that employees from two different businesses reported that the suspects stole high-end beauty products and fragrances before leaving in a BMV.
After the incident happened, an officer who was patrolling near Tuolumne Street and Sereno Drive found the suspect vehicle and conducted a felony traffic stop and there occupants were detained and placed in the rear of the patrol car, said VPD.
VPD said that when the officers searched the driver they found that the suspect had almost a month’s supply of unprescribed prescription pills, identified as Oxycodone, hidden in his sock, and over $1,300 in his pocket.
Authorities said that the second suspect who was seated in the back seat with the stolen merchandise was identified as the driver’s father who had prior theft convictions.
Suspect uses hammer to steal over $140,000 worth of items from JCPenney in Salinas
A suspect has been arrested after repeatedly using a hammer as a shopping tool at a JCPenney in Salinas.
According to the Salinas Police Department, the suspect stole $145,000 in items after using the hammer to smash through glass displays.
After multiple smash-and-grab heists were recently committed by the suspect, the Organized Retail Theft teams and some Loss Prevention Officers were able to track down the suspect and make an arrest, Salinas police said.
Salinas PD said in a statement, “Thanks to the outstanding teamwork and thorough investigation, the suspect in this case was successfully charged under the new California theft laws and recently sentenced to three years in prison. This is a prime example of how SPD’s ORT team collaborates with retail stores to hold offenders accountable and combat theft effectively.”
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