SECURITY/RISK

Rite Aid won’t use facial recognition for 5 years in FTC settlement
Rite Aid Corp. is agreeing to proposed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) restrictions on deploying facial recognition technology in its stores.
Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre unifies security
A major Canadian shopping center is shifting from proprietary security systems to an integrated modern architecture.

Hackers steal personal data from parent of North Face, Timberland

VF Corp. is disclosing a cyberattack that exposed some company data, including personal data.
Secure retail for strong experiences

As consumers develop their Christmas wish lists, retailers are busy compiling lists of their own.
Athletic brand On combats grey market, streamlines fulfillment with RFID

A fast-growing Swiss athletic brand is rolling out RFID technology across its enterprise.
Hackers reveal cybersecurity trends for 2024

Hacker discussions on the dark web give retailers an advance look at what types of cyberthreats they will face in the coming year.
The top CIO cybersecurity concerns are...

A new survey reveals that cybersecurity is keeping most CIOs up at night.
Biden launches major federal supply chain initiative

President Joe Biden is establishing a high-level White House supply chain council and announcing nearly 30 new supply chain-related actions.
Amazon rolls out security robot for small businesses

Amazon’s newest robot provides smart security for small-to-mid-sized business (SMB) customers.
NRF releases guidelines for artificial intelligence in retail

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is establishing four high-level principles to help ensure appropriate and effective retailer use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Rite Aid won’t use facial recognition for 5 years in FTC settlement