SECURITY/RISK

Five Below sales soar 19%; limiting self-checkout as shrink hits profitability
Five Below is getting more aggressive when it comes to reducing shrink.
L.A. smash-and-grab crew arrested — resold stolen goods via Instagram
Three people who participated in a series of smash-and-grab robberies at high-end stores across California have been arrested. The charges carry the possibility of decades of imprisonment.

House passes bill that could ban TikTok in U.S.

The House of Representatives is sending a bill that would require TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest the social app's U.S. operation to the Senate.
DoorDash monitors abusive interactions with AI

DoorDash is using artificial intelligence (AI) to detect drivers or customers who conduct inappropriate in-app conversations.
PetSmart reportedly responds to ongoing cyberattack

PetSmart is reportedly taking steps to counteract a current effort to steal customer information.
Leveraging video analytics for business enablement

Retailers have traditionally considered video surveillance to be a security-focused activity.
Here’s how consumers respond to a retailer data breach

A new survey reveals customers have a strong negative reaction when a retailer they frequent experiences a cyberattack.
Retailers view return fraud with urgency

New data reveals that retailers have major concerns regarding fraudulent returns — and with good reason.
Here’s what online shoppers want from digital wallets

A new survey reveals the factors that will drive online consumers to select and utilize a digital wallet.
IBM: Identity-related cyberattacks spiked in 2023

Cybercriminals seized on stealing identity in 2023, presenting a growing problem for retailers as online shopping habits continue to grow.

Five Below sales soar 19%; limiting self-checkout as shrink hits profitability