All Crime, fraud & security articles – Page 16
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AnalysisSecurity staff: The necessary force
The issue of appropriate force against violent customers is a thorny retail issue. Joanne Ellul looks at where store staff should draw the line
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AnalysisStamping out online fraud
Total online fraud losses have dropped in the past two years with a raft of new security measures to prevent card-not-present fraud. Liz Morrell asks if the trend will continue
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AnalysisJoining forces to stop retail crime
The rise of UK loss prevention forums is giving businesses a new voice in the battle against retail crime, finds Alison Clements
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NewsJohn Lewis steps up security
John Lewis is to implement high-end security tags beyond its branded fashion products and will extend its use of security tagging earlier in the supply chain.
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NewsBRC calls for fine crackdown to be permanent
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called for Her Majesty’s Court Service’s month long crackdown on unpaid fines, which begins today, to become permanent.
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NewsLush temporary website to open next week in response to cyber-attack
Ethical beauty retailer Lush is to open a temporary website next week, having closed its UK site after it was targeted by hackers.
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NewsRetail crime costs soar despite more prevention spend
The cost of retail crime climbed year on year in 2010, despite retailers investing more than £210m in crime prevention.
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BRC report calls for new unit to tackle web crime
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is lobbying for a dedicated national unit to tackle the increasing amount of online crime.
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NewsAll-party group pledges to make MPs aware of retail’s importance
The new co-chairs of the All-Party Retail Group (APRG) have said there is a lack of awareness of retail in parliament and pledged to raise the profile of the sector among MPs.
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AnalysisRetailers’ crime watch pays off
In the UK, shrinkage levels are finally falling, but how have retailers tackled theft and does it mean the battle against retail crime is finally being won?
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Opinion
What we’re reading: Monday
Retail technology stories we found worth reading on the web today
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NewsComet draws fire over data protection
Electricals retailer Comet faces an investigation by the data protection watchdog after it accidentally sold a TV set on its website for 2p, and then revealed the email addresses of more than 500 people who took advantage of the bargain when it wrote to them to say it would not ...
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do we make sure unscrupulous employees don’t steal customers’ credit card information at the tills?
How do we make sure unscrupulous employees don’t steal customers’ credit card information at the tills?
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AnalysisEmployee crime: To catch a thief
Theft and fraud committed by retailers’ own employees is second only to shoplifting in the damage it inflicts. Joanne Ellul reports
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can we work with other stores nearby to reduce crime in our local area?
How can we work with other stores nearby to reduce crime in our local area?
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AnalysisNavigating the retail minefield
Halfords isn’t the first retailer to struggle to come to terms with a new warehouse, but supply chain is just one area where retailers come unstuck. Here, we highlight the most common problem areas
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OpinionRetail surgery: Which members of staff should we issue keys to, and what kind of locks should we use to optimise security?
Which members of staff should we issue keys to, and what kind of locks should we use to optimise security?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can we use security tags on products and still let customers buy them using our self checkouts?
Can we use security tags on products and still let customers buy them using our self checkouts?
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NewsHome Bargains ups security on delivery vehicles
Home Bargains, has invested in Manta electronic seals to increase security and eliminate unauthorised access to its transport fleet.
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OpinionDon’t let them get away with it
The good news is attacks on cash delivery vehicles are down to their lowest level for seven years. The bad news; there are still 10 a week across the UK. So, lots achieved but more to do and a real need for the new Government to work with us to ...