All Crime, fraud & security articles – Page 12
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AnalysisThe statistical equation
As the recession squeezes consumers the assumption has been that retail crime rates have soared, yet there is debate over whether this is true or not. Liz Morrell takes a closer look at the figures
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AnalysisIntegrated theft detection key
As thieves become bolder, now is not the time to batten down the hatches and accept shrinkage as an unavoidable consequence of the retail industry.
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AnalysisRetailers take crime prevention to the web
With retailers frustrated by the lack of police action on retail crime is it right for them to use the internet to take crime prevention into their own hands, asks Liz Morrell
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AnalysisPicking up the pieces: the impact of crime on store staff
The emotional impact of crime on store staff can be devastating if retailers don’t properly support them. Liz Morrell reports
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AnalysisDon’t believe the hype
This must count as one of the toughest, but most interesting, years for security, loss prevention and profit protection teams.
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NewsHouse of Fraser tests high-end security tags
House of Fraser is trialling additional anti-theft technology at three of its higher-risk stores in an attempt to combat shoplifting.
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NewsRetail crime rises up Conservative agenda
A commission set up by the Conservative Party has recommended the Tories take a tough stance on retail crime and is aiming for the proposals to form part of the
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NewsHome Bargains triumphs in web war on shoplifters
Value retailer Home Bargains has said it has achieved some early wins on its campaign to tackle theft in stores and urged other retailers to roll out the initiative.
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AnalysisDon’t leave your in-store cash there for the taking
The security of takings in a store are often overlooked, but cash thefts are on the rise in the current climate. Liz Morrell asks how the issue should be tackled
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NewsMarks & Spencer to tackle fraud at its checkouts
Marks & Spencer will roll out a fraud detection system across all its stores before the end of the year.
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OpinionA victimless crime?
The police must recognise that store theft and assault seriously affect staff, says Malcolm Walker
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OpinionRetail surgery: Preventing ‘card not present’ fraud
We have noticed a marked surge in ‘card not present’ fraud. What are the key things we should be doing to prevent this?
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NewsTesco upgrades global IT security
Tesco has standardised its global IT security practices with the deployment of threat management and analysis systems from Fortinet.
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NewsHome Bargains fights shoplifting with ‘crime busters’ web initiative
Value retailer Home Bargains has taken an innovative approach to in-store theft by launching an online campaign to identify suspected shoplifters.
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NewsPets at Home uses data mining to bolster loss prevention
Pets at Home has embarked on the implementation of a data mining system to aid its loss prevention team.
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AnalysisNeed to know: RFID security
A research group has shown the additional security capabilities of RFID tags. Here we explain the potential benefits to retailers and consumers
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OpinionToo much security could stifle shopping centre pipeline
The BCSC was right to express concerns last week at proposals for the future of shopping centre security being mooted by the Government.
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AnalysisPCIDSS compliance remains difficult for retailers
Critics argue that the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard is impossible for some retailers to comply with and doesn’t guarantee against data loss. Joanna Perry finds out why compliance remains such a contentious issue
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Retailers given chance to feed back on PCIDSS
The PCI Security Standards Council has introduced an online tool to allow retailers to give feedback on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS).
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Analysis
A culture club to curb theft
No retailer can afford rising shrinkage at the moment, but tackling theft isn’t just a job for specialists – everyone from store staff to the chief executive can help. Joanna Perry explains how