Security

Store Closures and Security Ramp Ups: Target Takes Hit From Rise in Retail Crime
Retail theft news has flooded headlines this year, quickly becoming a top concern for enterprises who are looking to keep consumers safe and products safeguarded from pilfering. Amongst the companies being impacted are popular hypermarkets, with Target being the latest to take a hit.
How To Get a Jump-Start On PCI DSS 4.0 Regulations
While there is a generous grace period, many organizations will need considerable time to implement the necessary safeguards to maintain PCI DSS compliance once enforcement begins.

Supply Chain and Merchandising
Shrink and Retail Crime: Lowe’s, Macy’s, Dick’s, and More Discuss Problems and Solutions
Dick’s Sporting Goods revealed this week shrink represented a third of its merchandise margin decline and blamed organized retail crime. RIS reports on what retailers across the board are saying about theft and shrink.
Store Systems
Estée Lauder Confirms Data Breach
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. confirmed a data breach and partial systems shut down and is currently working to understand the full scope of the data obtained.
Artificial Intelligence
What Retail Leaders Need To Know About the Congressional Hearing on Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, whose company created ChatGPT, was one of three experts who testified at a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing exploring the oversight of artificial intelligence. Here are the top takeaways for retailers.
Security
Stopping Fraudsters at Checkout: How Address Verification Helps Prevent E-commerce Fraud
With address verification tools, retailers can identify potential fraudsters by quickly verifying the legitimacy of the addresses provided during online checkout. Learn more.
Security
Best Buy Bolsters Customer Security Via Machine Learning-Powered IT Investment
Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy is leveraging the latest threat detection solution, looking to strengthen its customer security by investing in a machine learning-powered technology.
Store Systems
Sam's Club to Safeguard Workplace Tech
Learn how Sam's Club will safeguard its investment in company-owned handheld devices.
Store Systems
CVS Health Completes Florida Rollout of Time Delay Safes
"Supporting law enforcement efforts in their battle against organized retail crime remains a key focus for our company," said CVS region director Ricardo Lopez. Learn more.
Workforce Management
Walmart Builds Out Education Program With Short-Term Classes for In-demand Skills
Walmart is bolstering its learning and development offerings with a new short-form program suite, allowing associates to upskill in high-growth areas such as cybersecurity, software engineering, and data analytics. Get the details.
Security
Beyond Point-to-Point Encryption: The Importance of Whole-Store Cybersecurity
Protecting a merchant’s ability to run the business includes protecting everything on the store network, from customer loyalty data, back-office payroll, inventory management systems, media players, ATM machines, and lottery kiosks. Learn more.
Big Data
How Technology Leads to Lower FM Costs in the Retail Industry
Technology impacts facilities management in a few key areas. Learn more.
Security
Bed Bath & Beyond Reviewing Possibility of a Data Breach
Bed Bath & Beyond had a lot going on last week: reports of a possible breach, a stock announcement, and a new CEO. Get caught up.
Security
Fraudsters Think Account Takeover Is Easy Street. Make It a Dead End.
Account takeover fraud is not new, but it is growing. Learn how retailers can be proactive to eliminate risk.

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