Apr 18 2024

How Today’s Organized Retail Crime Groups Evade Yesterday’s Technology

Organized retail crime (ORC) is often more sophisticated than it looks. Yes, there are smash-and-grab cases with crime groups brazenly breaking into stores to steal merchandise. But there are also other scenarios to combat, like: Ecommerce fraud and abuse —...

Mar 21 2024

How a Positive Customer Experience Leads to Loyal Shoppers

Jun 02 2023

How AI-Driven Authorizations Reduce Losses and Boost Profitability

Oct 19 2023

Handle Post-Holiday Returns with Care: Top Strategies to Limit Losses

The holiday season isn’t over until that final post-holiday return rings through. For as much joy and revenue as the holiday season brings to the retail industry, the post-holiday return season can present several challenges. Return fraud, diminishing holiday....

Oct 05 2023

The Nice List: 5 Ways To Boost Holiday Profits and Prevent Losses

To help retailers avoid fraudulent returns this holiday season, we’ve made it a point to keep an eye out for who’s on Santa’s naughty list and what they’re up to. But what about the nice list? Hard-working associates, loss-prevention professionals, and....

Sep 21 2023

On Santa’s Naughty List: 6 Common Forms of Fraudulent Holiday Returns

For the last several weeks, retailers have been hard at work planning for the upcoming holiday shopping season. From November through December, retailers face a huge opportunity to increase sales and profits, but this season also comes with challenges,....

Sep 07 2023

’Tis the Season for Employee Coaching: Navigating Holiday Fraud Risks

Every holiday season, retailers look to staff up for the impending rush. This search includes part-time and temporary associates to help wrap gifts, stock inventory, or manage an influx of returns. However, when it comes to the complexity of returns, it’s....

Aug 24 2023

The Importance of Privacy Compliance in Data-Driven Retail

As shoppers become more digitally savvy, many are starting to question how retailers are collecting and using their personal information. Despite these concerns, rising rates of omnichannel returns fraud means this data is more important than ever for....

Aug 10 2023

Safeguarding Retailers: Ecommerce Fraud Prevention Best Practices

Ecommerce fraud has become a major concern for retailers. Fraudsters continuously devise new techniques to exploit vulnerabilities in online transactions, resulting in substantial financial losses across industries. As technology evolves, so do the tactics....

Jul 20 2023

The True Power of Retail Return Rates

Return rates have long been a topic of discussion in the retail industry, but their importance has increased in today's dynamic market. As customer expectations continue to evolve and competition becomes fiercer, retailers must understand the significance of....

Jul 06 2023

The Future of Retail: Unlocking Success with Artificial Intelligence

In today's rapidly evolving retail landscape, staying ahead of the competition requires embracing innovative technologies that can drive growth, enhance customer experiences, and optimize operations. One such technology that has captured the world’s attention....

Jun 15 2023

How to Prevent Return Fraud: 8 Common Types

Return fraud poses a significant challenge for retailers, impacting their profitability and operations. As customers take advantage of lenient return policies, dishonest individuals engage in various fraudulent activities. Understanding the different types of....

Jun 02 2023

How AI-Driven Authorizations Reduce Losses and Boost Profitability

In the world of retail, customer appeasements have become increasingly common. While keeping customers happy is vital for business success, it is crucial to strike a balance between customer satisfaction and maintaining profitability.

May 19 2023

Getting to the Bottom of Cash Register Discrepancies

Yet another by-product of the Covid-19 pandemic is the decline in the use of cash to pay for retail purchases. Today’s consumers are much more likely to pay with credit and debit cards, or cashless services like Venmo, Zelle, Paypal, or ApplePay. Yet, a....

May 05 2023

4 Ways to Leverage Data-Driven Insights to Motivate Retail Employees

Retail has undergone significant changes in recent years, not the least of which is the struggle to maintain a full, motivated workforce. Nearly every store seems to have a perpetual “We’re Hiring” sign, and most are clearly understaffed. In addition, retail....

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