Kroger unveils new enterprise IT architecture called Retail Site Intelligence
Kroger on Wednesday partnered with eInfochips and Wincor Nixdorf on a new enterprise IT architecture called Retail Site Intelligence, the companies announced at the International Security Conference and Expo here. This architecture for stores of the 21st century uses ZigBee wireless mesh networks to integrate long battery life sensors, hand held devices, point-of-sale devices and video management software into a next generation platform for retail applications such as loss prevention, store automation and analytics. The introduction of the RSI architecture, and the deployment of new retail business solutions by Kroger, culminates two years of global collaboration between Kroger and eInfochips to develop the underlying technology products for Stores of the 21st century. Commercial versions of the RSI solutions being piloted by Kroger will be available later in 2014 with support and customization services delivered globally. (Source drugstorenews.com)

Omni retail is here and Omni LP might be the next big thing
Over the last 18 months the vast majority of retailers have added Omni channel executives and all of the new efforts labeled Omni-channeling where the line between brick and mortar and online disappear, appears to be the future of every retailer on the planet. With digitally driven Millennials taking control with expectations never seen before. And now this week Neiman Marcus makes it official - there's no more separation between online and brick and mortar as they merge the store and online merchandising and planning teams into a single operation. And with that development how do we evolve as an industry? The management teams are there and the biggest threat to the business is the online hacker, and with EMV coming, online fraud will explode next year. So how are you positioned when the tide has completely changed? Yes we'll still have the fundamental needs and ORC will continue to increase as online actually helps fuel the problem. But when the two worlds are completely merged who'll end up leading the efforts? As the merger brings IT Security and LP closer together there's going to be a day when one is the leader. Just a thought. (Source wwd.com)


9 Overcome By Fumes At Horsham Strip Mall, in Horsham, Pa.  Nine people are recovering after they were overcome by fumes at a strip mall in Horsham. The incident was reported around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the 300 block of Horsham Road. The fire marshal cleared the scene around 8:20 p.m. CBS 3 is told construction workers were working in a vacant store with gas and propane. The incident remains under investigation. (Source cbslocal.com)


Aldi buys site for Southern California headquarters/DC
In December, Aldi announced plans to open 650 stores in the United States during the next five years. The planned 800,000-sq.-ft. facility would serve as Aldi’s West Coast regional office and distribution center as it looks to expand into the Southern California market. (Source chainstoreage.com)

AT&T plans more than 3,000 retail hires

Police Confront Rising Number of Mentally Ill Suspects

Stay ahead of Organized Retail Crime - ORC Statistics coming to www.d-ddaily.com!  As we strive to drive value to retailer's and law enforcement's efforts in combating ORC, we will post a new pages to our D&D Daily website for LP and Safety executives as well as those involved in our law enforcement teams to view our ORC statistics that have been used in recent conferences such as LAAORCA and the CLEAR Conference. Stay tuned as we post more details and announce the kick off of this information-driven addition to our website!

Quarterly Same Store Sales Results

Claire's Q4 down 10.7% with net sales down 11.7%

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Mobile is lead driver for changes in payments technology
The ease with which customers can pay for purchases is absolutely integral to the success of shopping on mobile. Having to enter too much information or copy out card details on the move is cumbersome and off-putting for most people, meaning transactions are often abandoned. "Shopping cart abandonment is one of the major issues merchants are facing when it comes to mobile. The ability to make payments is a significant part of the issue – after all, without successful payment, no transaction can be completed," Oxman said. "Making mobile payments faster and easier is a big driver for the types of mobile technology that are being developed.” Whether it's about ensuring security, providing a converged commerce experience or enabling widespread adoption and usage, one thing is clear, greater collaboration across the payments chain will be core to the success of mobile technologies. (Source mobilepaymentstoday.com)

Paper Bitcoin wallets stop hackers finding your spacecash
The PiperWallet is a small black box that does little more than generate numbers and spit out paper. But if you invest in bitcoin -- the popular digital currency -- it could be a lifesaver. It's good to be a little paranoid when it comes to storing bitcoins. There's a lot of malicious software out there that sniffs around on computers for ways to steal the digital currency. That's why PiperWallet takes a different tack. Based on the popular Raspberry Pi hardware kit, this $200 (120 pounds) device makes bitcoin wallets out of paper. That way, no one can hack them. "If people had stored their coins in PiperWallet, then they wouldn't have lost them on Mt. Gox," says PiperWallet's creator, Chris Cassano. He has sold about 300 of his PiperWallets to date, mostly to paranoid bitcoin types, or to bitcoin ATM operators who want to give customers a quick and easy way to print out a secure bitcoin wallet. The device is easy to use. You plug it in, push a button, and out comes your wallet complete with digital keys and phone-scannable QR codes. You can print a wallet, use your phone to fund it with bitcoins, and then hand it over to a friend or family member just like cash. (Source wired.co.uk)

February E-Commerce Sales Show Strong Year-Over-Year Growth
 

GORDMAN’S INC SELECTS INTELLIQ
FOR EXCEPTION BASED REPORTING

Chicago - April 3, 2014 - Gordman’s Inc, a 93 location department store based in Nebraska, USA offering designer names at big savings, is pleased to announce the launch of the IntelliQ Forensic Analysis solution which has been implemented to replace Navistor help reduce shrinkage, improve margins and increase sales in stores. As part of their extensive search for a solution partner, Gordman’s took part in IntelliQ’s unique “Data Challenge”, in which IntelliQ were able to forensically analyze Gordman’s EPOS data and identify where losses were being incurred and the root cause of those problems.

Dave Brightly, Director of Loss Prevention and Risk Management found IntelliQ’s Data Challenge to be of tremendous value in identifying a solution to maximize efforts to identify employee fraud, quickly, efficiently and in a cost effective manner. “We were looking for a solution to replace Navistor and after an extensive search in the marketplace we felt that IntelliQ was by far the best fit solution for our requirements today and provides an excellent platform for us to move forward with”.

Malcolm Peden, CEO of IntelliQ commented “The IntelliQ Data Challenge is a huge differentiator for us in the market place and continues to assist us in demonstrating the ease of use of the solution and assists customers to build a business case to support investment. We are extremely pleased to be working with such an ambitious company like Gordman’s and look forward to supporting them in growing their business going forward”.

About IntelliQ
IntelliQ are the leading provider of Forensic Analysis Solutions to the Retail industry. The IntelliQ solution enables our clients to efficiently analyze transactional data from multiple sources and quickly identify instances of potential fraud, loss or failure of process compliance. With a dominant presence in the Retail sector IntelliQ’s solutions help generate rapid, substantial and sustainable ROI.
For more information please see: www.intelliq.com

Please come visit us at RILA April 6-9 in Indianapolis. Booth # 221 Call Tamara Wasserman 312 662 2151 or email at Tamara.wasserman@intelliq.com

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Axis Announces its First 4K Resolution Camera as Part of New Compact Bullet-style Series

AXIS P1428-E Network Camera brings the 4K Ultra HD standard to video surveillance with full frame rate performance in an outdoor-ready package; Latest generation of ITU standard delivers four times the resolution of 1080p

CHELMSFORD, Mass. – April 1, 2014 – Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, today announces its first 4K resolution camera with the outdoor-ready AXIS P1428-E Network Camera. The 4K standard, an established motion picture production and consumer television standard also known as Ultra HD, is defined and approved by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and offers a video resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels at 30 frames per second.

Axis will showcase 4K Ultra HD performance at booth #14059 during this week’s ISC West security tradeshow beginning on Wednesday at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas.

The AXIS P1428-E Network Camera is the flagship model in the brand new AXIS P14 Series also announced today, which are compact bullet-style fixed cameras designed for outdoor and demanding indoor environments. AXIS P1428-E with 4K resolution offers a number of valuable features for security integrators and end-customers, including remote zoom and focus, a built-in slot for a micro SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card and I/O connectors for interfacing with external devices – all of which make the camera ideal for overlooking large areas like parking lots, city squares and stadiums while being able to capture fine details.

Click here to see a video clip from AXIS P1428-E Network Camera.

Axis was among the very first companies to introduce HDTV network cameras in the surveillance market with the launch of AXIS Q1755 Network Camera in January 2009. The introduction of 4K technology into Axis’ product portfolio is a natural step in the journey to respond to customer demand for consumer-grade resolution using standards-based technology.

“It was a game-changer when we launched the first true HDTV standard camera in 2009. Back then, AXIS Q1755 delivered 720p / 1080i performance for $1,499. With 4K Ultra HD, we can deliver four times 1080p resolution at a full 30 frames per second for $500 less. It’s Moore’s Law and innovative product design at work,” said Fredrik Nilsson, general manager, Axis Communications, Inc. “We anticipate that the new AXIS P14 Series will be a very popular choice for customers across many industry segments, so we’re proud to offer the 4K standard in this practical and cost-effective series at the onset.”

AXIS P14 Series consists of seven network cameras ranging from HDTV 1080p to 4K Ultra HD. The innovative all-in-one mechanical design of AXIS P14 Series includes the location of electrical components like the Ethernet connection, memory card slot and I/O connectors in the foot of the camera. This offers efficient and reliable video surveillance in any environment while allowing customers to select the camera that best meets their specific requirements and budget.

4K technology is an established industry standard both in motion picture production and consumer displays. Initially, Axis anticipates that the majority of AXIS P1428-E customers will utilize standard HDTV monitors. This will allow them to enhance any portion of the screen to pull crisp forensic video from large areas without losing details.

AXIS P1428-E Network Camera with 4K resolution is planned to be available in Q3 2014 through Axis’ distribution channels at a suggested retail price of $999.
 

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