Physical Security

A Guide to Managing Young Employees

The so-called “Great Resignation” may be over for salaried workers, but for frontline employees there is no end in sight to the…

Mall of America Adds Body-Worn Cameras to its Security ‘Layers’

Security issues are top-of-mind with retailers: theft and threats of violence in retail locations are making headlines, including Target’s recent announcement that…

Citing Theft and Safety Issues, Target Closes 9 Stores in 4 States

Target will close nine stores in four cities on Oct. 21, 2023, saying theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety…

Stop & Shop Adds Real-Time Data Collection Capabilities to Marty Robots in 300 Stores

Stop & Shop has enhanced its in-store googly-eyed Marty robots to alert store associates when items need restocking, as well as detecting,…

Sensormatic Debuts Loss Prevention Labels Designed for Metal Products

Sensormatic Solutions has introduced an acousto-magnetic metal label designed to protect high-risk products with metal surfaces like cookware, canned foods and power…

VR for Retail Training: How to Leverage the Tech to Land Stronger Outcomes

As we fast approach Q4 2023, there is one topic at the forefront of every retailer’s mind: holiday shopping. And if Amazon…

Scenes from a Supermarket

Our regular Editor’s Perspectives column offer insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends…

Dollar Tree Pays $1.35 Million OSHA Fine to Settle Safety Complaints

Dollar Tree will pay a $1.35 million fine to settle safety violations that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has “repeatedly…

Dick’s, Lowe’s, Target Execs Cite Theft’s Impact on Financial Results and Safety

While shrink is far from a new problem in retail, the impact of theft — particularly large-scale operations run by organized retail…

The INFORM Act Curbs Online Fraud, Poses Business and Tech Challenges

The INFORM (Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces) Consumers Act, which went into effect in late June 2023, marks a…

Update: Target CEO Addresses Pride-Themed Merchandise Controversy

Editor’s Note: Target CEO Brian Cornell responded to the retailer’s removal of LGBTQ-themed merchandise from stores during June 2023, a.k.a. Pride Month,…

IHL Study: Inventory Distortion Will Cost Retailers $1.77 Trillion in 2023

Inventory distortion, whether it’s out-of-stocks or overstocks, are a huge and costly challenge for retailers and suppliers, and too often a source…

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Physical Security

A Guide to Managing Young Employees

Mall of America Adds Body-Worn Cameras to its Security ‘Layers’

Citing Theft and Safety Issues, Target Closes 9 Stores in 4 States

Stop & Shop Adds Real-Time Data Collection Capabilities to Marty Robots in 300 Stores

Sensormatic Debuts Loss Prevention Labels Designed for Metal Products

VR for Retail Training: How to Leverage the Tech to Land Stronger Outcomes

Scenes from a Supermarket

Dollar Tree Pays $1.35 Million OSHA Fine to Settle Safety Complaints

Dick’s, Lowe’s, Target Execs Cite Theft’s Impact on Financial Results and Safety

The INFORM Act Curbs Online Fraud, Poses Business and Tech Challenges

Update: Target CEO Addresses Pride-Themed Merchandise Controversy

IHL Study: Inventory Distortion Will Cost Retailers $1.77 Trillion in 2023

Taking the Pain Out of Customer Service: What Do Modern Retailers Need to Succeed?

2025 Benchmark Survey: How Retailers are Re-Affirming Brand Value Through the In-Store Experience

Hurdles to Healthy Eating: Jonesing for Junk Foods and Price Constraints

Turning Curiosity into Commitment: How Intent-Driven Personalization is Redefining Digital Marketing

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