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Bryan Frohn promoted to Manager, Asset Protection Operations, External/ORC & Investigations for Macy's

Bryan has been with Macy's since 2013. Before his latest promotion to Manager, Asset Protection Operations, External/ORC & Investigations, he served in multiple locations as an Asset Protection Manager (most recently in New York). Before that, he was a Security Officer - Retail Theft Unit for IPC International and General Manager for Planet Fitness. Congratulations, Bryan!



Andrew Marrero promoted to Program Manager - LP Systems & Infrastructure for Nordstrom

Andrew has been with Nordstrom for more than 14 years, starting with the company in 2006 as a Sales Associate. Before his latest promotion to Program Manager - LP Systems & Infrastructure, he served as Regional Loss Prevention Manager - Southeast Region. He held various roles throughout his career with the company, including Loss Prevention Manager, Regional Loss Prevention Trainer and Area Loss Prevention Manager, among other positions. Congratulations, Andrew!


Joey Lawrence, CFI promoted to Senior Corporate Loss Prevention Manager for Books A Million and 2nd and Charles

Joey has been with Books A Million for nearly 17 years, starting with the company in 2003. Before his promotion to Senior Corporate Loss Prevention Manager, he served as Regional Loss Prevention Manager. Earlier in his career, he spent two years with Goody's Family Clothing as a District Loss Prevention Manager and more than seven years with Rich's/Lazarus/Goldsmith's Federated Dept. Stores as a Regional Investigator. Congratulations, Joey!


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Marvin Ellison, President & CEO for Lowe's
Featured in NRF Retail Leadership Series on July 1

NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay and Lowe's President and CEO Marvin Ellison discussed leadership challenges and opportunities, rapidly changing consumer preferences in home improvement, and workforce skills needed in a time of unprecedented digital acceleration. Watch Here

The NRF Retail Leadership Series is a virtual program featuring candid conversations between NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay and CEOs from retail brands and leaders across the economy. Watch previous conversations here.

Marvin Ellison's Beginnings in AP Story
The Asset Protection Executive Who Took It All the Way
Read our Special Report from October 2014 on Marvin Ellison's then appointment to CEO at J.C. Penney and his background in retail security as a former Vice President of Asset Protection.

Marvin has also been a proud supporter of Keith White, EVP The Gap Inc., IOBSE in the early years - as Keith helped build the organization now led by Yvonne Rouse.

Marvin is the perfect role model for the LP & AP industry and this webinar is well worth your time to listen to, as Marvin continues his efforts of being a consummate great leader.


Originally Published in April 2015
The Strongest Mentoring Program in the Nation
The International Organization of Black Security Executives (IOBSE)


Marvin Ellison, President of J.C. Penney - Keynote Speaker at 2015 Conference

The International Organization of Black Security Executives (IOBSE) was founded in 1982 by Black Security Executives concerned about the relatively small number of minority professionals, and the role black security professionals could have in helping young people. Over the years a number of key retail Loss Prevention executives have played an instrumental role in building their conference and their mission of helping young black students across America who are entering the security and loss prevention industry.

Some of the previous IOBSE presidents

As one of the early leaders of the IOBSE, Marvin Ellison, a long-term veteran of retail Loss Prevention - and clearly the most successful LP executive in history - was their Keynote Speaker at the 2015 conference. And ladies and gentlemen, the fact that Marvin Ellison, one of the busiest executives in the retail industry, takes the time to do this and shows his continued commitment to not just the IOBSE but also to the young people entering this industry is evidence enough of this organization's unwavering commitment to developing the leaders of tomorrow.

Click here to read the full Spotlight on Leadership published in the Daily in April 2015
 



NRF announces new format, theme and timing for NRF 2021: Retail's Big Show
The National Retail Federation announced today its annual exposition and conference will take place in-person at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City June 6-8, 2021.

In addition, NRF is hosting a virtual event January 12-14, 19 and 21-22, 2021. Both events will feature the theme "Forward Together."

NRF received unanimous support from its major exhibitors, sponsors and partners regarding the decision to move the "in-person" exposition and conference to June 2021. The June exposition and conference will include self-guided store tours, expo tours, membership and red carpet lounges, workshops and social events both on and off the show floor in New York City. The January 2021 virtual event will be hosted entirely online, and feature robust content combined with a digital exposition. nrf.com

Editor's Note: The D&D Daily will be shooting our LPNN Series 'Live in NYC at the NRF Big Show,' Monday June 7th with our LP Reception Tuesday night June 8th.


siffron Receives Prestigious Award From Shop! Retail Environments Association
Shop!, the global trade association dedicated to enhancing retail environments and experiences, announced today that siffron has received the OMA Award Gold Winner recognizing their outstanding work in retail design. The judges cited siffron for creating a superb combination of the elements critical to success at retail: excellence in design, originality in use of space and materials, and quality of concept execution.

"We are thrilled that we were chosen as a Gold Winner of the esteemed OMA Awards," said Robb Northrup, Director of Marketing at siffron. "This display fit a unique opportunity that the Hershey Company presented us with, and our team was able to deliver a high-impact, cost-effective solution. We are pleased to be recognized along with the Hershey company for this innovative display." Read more here.

For more details on siffron's project involving Hershey and Reese's, click here.



Prosegur USA Expands the Availability of Thermal FLIR Cameras for Body Temperature Screening - Read more in today's Press Release column below
 



Albertsons named Supermarket News 'Retailer of the Year'

Industry giant adapts and innovates in challenging marketplace

Supermarket News has selected Albertsons Cos., the nation's second-largest supermarket operator, as its Retailer of the Year for 2020.

The past year has seen Albertsons successfully go public, spur growth and innovation in strategic areas such as e-commerce and private brands, and refresh its store base, among other initiatives. The result: improved customer loyalty, a resurgent financial performance and market share gains.

More recently, the Boise, Idaho-based company has effectively adapted to the vast changes brought by the coronavirus pandemic, implementing comprehensive protections for customers and employees as well as advocating for grocery workers to be designated as emergency first responders during the crisis.

"There have been an unprecedented series of events this year that have impacted all of us, and certainly the grocery industry," said Michael Browne, executive editor of Supermarket News. "But heading into 2020 and through the turbulent year so far, Albertsons has stayed the course with its sales momentum; its immediate strong response to COVID-19; its efforts to promote diversity, equality and inclusion; its technology and branding advances; and its ability to pivot and innovate in a very challenging time. For those reasons, Supermarket News is proud to announce Albertsons as our Retailer of the Year for 2020."  supermarketnews.com

Editor's Note: Congratulations to the entire Albertsons Safeway organization and especially to Kathleen Smith, Vice President Asset Protection, and her entire AP team for the role they played in helping to develop and manage the COVID-19 response and ongoing safety efforts. A monumental task and effort that's been extremely successful and led the way in the safety efforts, thus saving lives and helping to keep their associates and customers safe and healthy. Congrats Albertsons Safeway AP team!


101 Wendy's Franchisee Whistleblower Says CEO Used $1M PPP Loans to Buy New Home
The CEO of a large Wendy's franchisee diverted $1 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans meant to keep workers employed to buy a new house, according to a new lawsuit.

Andrew Levy, the CEO of the Starboard Group, which operates 101 Wendy's locations, instructed former employee Sandi Adler to list some of his personal employees as corporate employees to pull off the scheme, Adler alleges in a new whistleblower suit filed in Florida, CNBC reported.

Starboard in total received $9 million in total through the federal relief program created to aid ailing businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. The franchisee oversees 3,200 employees at locations in seven states.

But a million of that relief went to finance Levy's new home in Montana, according to Adler, a former vice president at the company. nypost.com

Viral Video of a Really Bad Stop
Family Sues Nike for Alleged Racial Profiling in Santa Monica Incident

A Black family that alleges they were racially profiled and wrongly accused of shoplifting by a manager at Nike's Santa Monica store filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Saturday against the athletic apparel company and the former employee.

Joel Stallworth and wife TaMiya Dickerson contend they were accused by white store manager Wendy Magee of stealing a $12 child's basketball on July 5, 2019, from the Nike store on the Third Street Promenade. Dickerson posted a video on Facebook shortly afterward, showing their infant son Samuel holding the ball in the store. It also shows a copy of the receipt from their purchase of the ball.

A message to Nike seeking comment was not immediately answered, but after the video went viral last year, Nike said in a statement that it had reached out to the couple to "express our deepest apologies."

Stallworth and Dickerson argue that "Nike's clever marketing, [which is] intended to profit from Black America's desire for equal treatment can only go so far to cover up the reality that is Nike's problematic culture" that ranges from "its all-white executive leadership ... to Nike's failure to address [this] particular [store] manager's history of racist behavior."

Magee, the store manager, was fired, and subsequently filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the company, according to the family's complaint. nbclosangeles.com thefashionlaw.com

Raleigh, NC: After photos of armed customers in Raleigh go viral, Subway changes open carry policy
Two months after photos of gun-toting customers visiting their downtown Raleigh location drew nationwide attention, Subway has altered its policy regarding firearms in its stores nationwide. The Connecticut-based restaurant chain's website now includes a notice in the health and safety section of its social responsibility policies asking customers, other than law enforcement, to keep their weapons concealed. charlotteobserver.com
 



Across the Pond UK's Retail Theft & Violence Issues
Resources - Penalties & Legislative Battles
Mirroring the U.S.


UK - June 26th: Co-op calls for more protection for shopworkers as violence increases
Co-op is warning of a store crime epidemic unless the government urgently introduces new legislation to provide staff with greater protection.

The convenience retailer has seen store crime increase by more than 140% this year despite communities recognising the critical role played by key workers in society. Numbers of violent incidents have hit record levels with 1,350 attacks having been reported by mid-June.

Recent examples have seen shopworkers spat at and threatened with being 'given coronavirus'.

Co-op is building awareness and support for MP Alex Norris' Assault on Shop Workers Bill, as part of its Safer Colleagues, Safer Communities campaign, which has seen its second reading in Parliament postponed. The bill states that because shop workers have responsibilities to uphold the law on age-restricted products, they should be afforded greater protection in carrying out those public duties.
Read full coverage here

ACS Wants Tougher Penalties & More Police Resources
July 7th: UK Government to crack down on violence against shopworkers

The Home Secretary has today (7 July) set out plans to crack down on abuse and violence against shopworkers.

The plans, which are detailed in the Home Office's response to a call for evidence on the issue, are designed to improve support for victims and ensure perpetrators face justice.

The crime and policing minister Kit Malthouse will write to PCCs and chief constables underscoring the importance of working closely with local businesses to tackle this issue and emphasising that the theft of goods valued up to £200 from a shop should be prosecuted as a criminal offence.

In addition, the government will work with the National Retail Crime Steering Group (NRCSG) on a best practice guide to support staff in reporting these crimes, strengthening and making full use of existing laws, and improving data sharing between businesses and the police. Read full coverage here

July 8th: UK Home Office Pledges to Act To Protect Shopworkers After Crime Report

Co-op Food chief executive welcomes government's pledge to protect shopworkers

Read full coverage here

UK: Retail workers voice safety concerns amid coronavirus pandemic;
32% of UK retail workers have experienced physical abuse during the coronavirus outbreak
 

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COVID Update

US: Over 3.1M Cases - 135K Dead - 1.4M Recovered
Worldwide: Over 12.2M Cases - 554K Dead - 7.1M Recovered


Fallen Officers From the COVID-19 Pandemic: 52 | NYPD Deaths: 45
Private Industry Security Guard Deaths: 150
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Fauci says hard-hit states should be 'pausing' the reopening process
The nation's top infectious disease expert, said Thursday that hard-hit states should not be moving forward with reopening, but stopped short of calling for full shutdowns.

"I think any state that is having a serious problem, that state should seriously look at shutting down," he said Wednesday. "It's not for me to say because each state is different." On Thursday, though, he softened his remarks saying, "I would hope we don't have to resort to shutdown." He pointed to California, Arizona, Texas and Florida as accounting for 50 percent of new infections. thehill.com

The #1 Most Germ Infested Spot in Your Store
Are Your Restrooms Ready for the COVID-19 Age?
Specifically, restroom design in retail facilities will have to change in the short and long terms as sanitation and infection control are ramped up to curb virus spread.

No-Touch Fixtures
"Today's touchless hand-washing models incorporate advanced sensing technology for continuous and reliable washing," "Voice command and IoT are other up-and-coming hands-free technologies for restrooms. Automatic door openers typically seen to support accessible design are now also being implemented in locations to prevent hand-surface contact." 91% of Americans believe it's important that public restrooms be equipped with touchless fixtures. "Touchless restrooms are here to stay," he said.

Modified layouts
"A parallel can be drawn between the benefits of a restroom planned to be gender-neutral and planned to address COVID-19 concerns," Kempen observed. "The European model of stalls forming a perimeter around communal washing stations with open circulation may be a layout we see more of in the U.S.This design can help facilitate one-way traffic and minimize cross-traffic."

Improved ventilation - Avoiding wet floors - Antimicrobial finishes and materials - Sink materials and designs progressivegrocer.com

California Hits Record Highs in Both COVID Categories
Yesterday Deaths 149 - 6,723 YTD, Confirmed Cases 8,623 - 292,761 YTD
California is now on pace to double every 24.7 days. The highest toll is among seniors. Roughly 77% of the dead were 65 or older. At least 3,213 were living at a nursing home. California's totals still sit far below New York, where more than 32,200 people have died. latimes.com

Screening for Applicants' COVID-19 Concerns: Can You? Should You?
 



Protests - Violence
Crime Spikes Across the Country


23 People Have Died Since Violence Erupted Following George Floyd's Death
As Crime Continues to Surge in Cities Across America
Many innocent people have been caught in the crosshairs. Following the death of George Floyd, both peaceful protests and violent riots erupted nationally. Violence in cities like Chicago, New York City, and Atlanta has only worsened - in New York City, shootings surged by more than 358% in mid-June compared to the same time in 2019. Similarly, Atlanta had record violence over July 4th weekend.

The violence has continued into July. One person was killed when a car drove into a group of protesters in Seattle. An 8-year-old child was killed near the site of protests in Atlanta by armed individuals manning a makeshift road block. Since the protests, riots, and looting began in late May, 23 people have been killed. dailycaller.com

Gardena, CA: Security Guard Charged With Murder In Shooting Of Market Customer Not Wearing A Mask
A security guard who authorities say shot a man Sunday night outside a Gardena store - after they fought over him not wearing a mask - has been charged with murder. Umeir Hawkins, 38, and his wife, Sabrina Carter, 50, were arrested Monday for murder of Jerry Lewis, 50, of Gardena.

Lewis had tried to enter the market without a mask and started arguing with Hawkins. Lewis left the store, then returned and began physically fighting with Hawkins. As Lewis walked away from the store toward his vehicle, police say Hawkins took out a second firearm and shot Lewis as he was walking away. losangeles.cbslocal.com


Denver on track for deadliest year in a decade after week of violence that killed 8, wounded 10

Violence in St. Louis: 2 dead, 8 wounded in 6 1/2 hours

LAPD investigates whether July 4th spike in sick calls was 'blue flu' protest


 
 

In Case You Missed It:
Hundreds of July 4th Weekend Shootings Across the U.S.
233 Shootings, 70 Killed, 276 Injured in 30 Cities Studied
See the full list compiled by The Daily here.
 



Senior LP & AP Jobs Market

Director of Loss Prevention position posted for Dick's Sporting Goods in Pittsburgh, PA
This position is responsible for developing the strategies and leading the corporate investigations, supply chain loss prevention, and digital loss prevention functions. This position is highly technical-oriented and data intensive. Dick's has more than 700 stores across the U.S.  dickssportinggoods.jobs

Director Merch Shrink & Analytics position posted for Lowe's in Mooresville, NC
The primary purpose of this role is to reduce shrink (loss of inventory) in all Lowe's facilities. This includes working with merchants on merchandising shrink initiatives such as creating new packing ideas or displays or reducing the loss associated with product location, placement, and displays. Lowe's has more than 1,700 stores across the U.S.

Director of Security and Loss Prevention job posted for Urbn Leaf in San Diego, CA
Urbn Leaf is an innovative retail company recognized for shattering stereotypes and setting new standards within the cannabis industry. They are based in San Diego, Calif. boards.greenhouse.io

 



J.C. Penney asks bankruptcy court for more time to avoid an 'outcome no one wants'

Bed Bath & Beyond to Close 200 Stores

Sur La Table files for bankruptcy and closes over 50 stores

Toronto's Toys, Toys, Toys Files Bankruptcy, Immediately Liquidates Stores

Lexington, KY: New program encourages hiring people with criminal records


Quarterly Results
Canada's Birks Group Fiscal 2020 (ended 3/28/20) comp's up 1.7%, net sales up 12.2%
Levi Strauss Q2 sales down 62%
Shake Shack Q2 sales down 49%
 


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Prosegur USA Expands the Availability of Thermal FLIR Cameras for Body Temperature Screening


HERNDON, Va., (July 9, 2020) - Prosegur USA, a global leader in security technology, announced that it has increased the supply of high-quality FLIR thermal cameras that can be used for contactless body temperature screening. The company also reaffirmed its commitment to helping its customers deploy thermal imaging solutions in strict compliance with FDA guidelines.

"FLIR cameras are some of the most advanced thermal imaging solutions available on the market, which offer quick and accurate temperature measurement from a safe distance," said David Crow, Prosegur USA's senior vice president of commercial development. "Not only do they allow the guard at the door to check temperature of people entering, but they are ONVIF-compliant, meaning they can easily be integrated into most of the popular video management systems (VMS) for remote access and monitoring."

"Thermal video technology can a very helpful part of your overall temperature screening efforts, but it is extremely important to use it according to the guidelines set by the FDA, which includes having a secondary verification," said Mike Dunn, Prosegur USA's chief technology officer. "Companies that don't, risk not only fines but also inaccurate temperature readings which can lead to people with fever being allowed to enter premises. For us at Prosegur USA, the number one priority when deploying these cameras is to ensure our customers get accurate readings from a quality solution, and also to help our customers with training materials for their employees on the proper use of the system."

More information about FLIR thermal cameras and other COVID-19 solutions from Prosegur USA can be obtained by calling (800) 939-4995 or by emailing sales.us@prosegur.com.

About Prosegur USA
Prosegur is a global security leader operating in 25 countries, with over 175,000 employees and 25 command centers spread around the globe. In the U.S., the company offers a range of security services, including surveillance video systems, EAS and RFID tags and systems, guarding services, remote monitoring and cybersecurity services. In 2018 the company acquired BSI, a well-known provider of loss prevention solutions to the retail industry.


 

 

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The Longer it Goes Big Brother Has to Be There
Employee Surveillance: Who's the Boss(ware)?


Pandemic Drives Increased Adoption of Workplace Monitoring Tools

With so many more employees now having to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous organizations have been exploring the use of employee-monitoring tools.

AdvertisementProponents say such tools can help companies manage remote teams, maximize billable hours and spot idle workers - for example, salespeople who are failing to contact or visit prospects. Such tools may also help enforce security policies to better prevent home workers from getting hacked and corporate data being exposed.

Many different types of software may include monitoring capabilities. But looking specifically at the time-tracking and productivity monitoring space, big players include Hubstaff, Sapience and WorkSmart. Others named in a recent PC Magazine roundup include ActivTrak, DeskTime Pro, Hubstaff, InterGuard, StaffCop Enterprise, Teramind, Time Doctor, Veriato, VeriClock and Work Examiner.

From Light Touch to Big Brother

In the early days of COVID-19 lockdowns, many organizations chose a path of great leniency, especially as workers were struggling to juggle working from home, childcare, home-schooling and more, he says. "But I think that give and take has to be reduced eventually, particularly because ... gangs are looking out for devices that haven't hit the network, so haven't been patched for three months. ... We know that they're looking for vulnerabilities in home Wi-Fi connections. So every organization has to review their risks against that new risk matrix." govinfosecurity.com

1st Focus: Consumers Ability to Opt Out
CCPA Enforcement: What to Expect Now

Attorney Sadia Mirza, offers an update on the July 1st California Consumer Privacy Act enforcement and what security professionals should expect over the next few months. She stresses that there will be more of a focus on consumers having the ability to opt out of the sale of their personal data.

Mirza advises organizations to look at their response function in its entirety. One single action will not fully mitigate a breach or vulnerability. "It's going to be a holistic response, and a lot of different factors are going to come into play," she says.

In a video interview with Information Security Media Group, Mirza discusses:

The current status of CCPA enforcement and the implementing regulations;
How CCPA changes the information security landscape;
Changes to the notice and cure provision and what constitutes data breach remediation. govinfosecurity.com

Office 365 A "Gold Mine of Information," For APT Actors
How Advanced Attackers Take Aim at Office 365

Researchers discuss how adversaries use components of Office 365 that are poorly understood and not closely monitored.

Microsoft Office 365 is quickly becoming the most common business email platform and a hot target for cybercriminals following their enterprise victims to the cloud. The size, complexity, and data stores in Office 365 make it an appealing and often easy target for advanced actors.

Since he started working at Mandiant more than four years ago, manager Josh Madeley has seen attackers use Office 365 in ways he never previously considered while handling large intrusion investigations. As more companies adopted the platform, advanced persistent threat (APT) groups started to use tactics nobody had discussed let alone developed investigative methodology for, he says.

The past year alone has seen multiple cases in which APT actors have realized Office 365 is a "gold mine of information," adds Doug Bienstock, principal consultant at Mandiant. His work in red teaming and incident response has led Bienstock down the path of investigating the Office 365 platform from an attacker's perspective. They're becoming experts in it, he says.

Advanced attackers seek long-term, persistent access and will use techniques that enable them to keep access to a mailbox for a period of months or years.

"It's really a huge treasure trove of information," Bienstock says. "Especially in the last six months with COVID, it's what a lot of organizations are dependent on to work together." darkreading.com

Number of Stolen & Exposed Credentials Up 300% from 2018
From Exposure to Takeover: The 15B stolen credentials allowing account takeover

Digital Shadows reveals new research assessing how cybercriminals exploit stolen credentials for accounts that we use every day, including bank accounts, social media and video streaming services. The study, entitled From Exposure to Takeover finds there are more than 15 billion credentials in circulation in cybercriminal marketplaces, many on the dark web - the equivalent of more than two for every person on the planet

The research finds that access to organizations' key systems trade at a significant premium. Usernames with "invoice" or "invoices" were by far the most common advertised and comprise 66 percent of the 2 million usernames assessed. "Partners" and "payments" came in a distant second and third place, both with 10 percent each. Dozens of advertisements for domain admin access are also advertised and in many cases are being auctioned to the highest bidder with prices ranging from $500 to $120,000 - with an average $3,139. Digital Shadows cannot confirm the validity of the data that the vendors purport to own, but listings included those for large corporations and government organizations in multiple countries. securitymagazine.com

From Russia with Love
Kazakh Hacker Charged For Selling Access To 300 Companies And Causing Tens Of Millions In Damage

A Kazakhstan-based hacker who sold access to hundreds of companies across the globe has been charged by U.S. authorities. The indictment landed just weeks after the defendant's identity was revealed earlier this month by cybersecurity researchers, as first revealed by Forbes.

The hacker who went by the nickname "fxmsp" was unmasked by cybersecurity firm Group-IB as Kazakh national Andrey Turchin, though it underestimated the defendant's sprawling illicit sales network, according to a Justice Department indictment. The DOJ's charges, unsealed on Tuesday, were first filed under seal back in December 2018 and claimed that he and unnamed co-conspirators were responsible for selling access to networks of as many as 300 companies, more than double the 130 figure cited by Group-IB. Once on networks, criminals could do what they wanted, whether that was steal data or pilfer computing power for cryptocurrency mining. forbes.com

Yes, TikTok Has A Serious China Problem-Here's Why You Should Be Concerned


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Second Wave of Cannabis Robberies?
Dispensaries Say Law Enforcement is Failing to Protect Them as Burglaries Rise

Law enforcement's failure to protect cannabis businesses-even after they'd been burglarized once, twice, or, in the case of at least one San Francisco dispensary, BASA, four times-is shaking faith in marijuana legalization as a social experiment. Cannabis businesses pay possibly the highest taxes of any merchants in California. With state and local sales taxes as well as cultivation and excise taxes, the tax bill for legal weed in some cities exceeds 40 percent-a steep cost of doing business that, some merchants say, still doesn't earn legal cannabis any state protection.

And now, rumors of a second wave of dispensary robberies during the holiday weekend-and significant doubts that police will be able (or willing) to respond-are leading cannabis entrepreneurs to prepare defend their businesses by themselves. This in in turn is casting doubt on the value, and the long-term viability, of legalization. forbes.com

Cannabis Firms See Jump in Insurance Costs to Protect Leaders as Investors Sue
Canadian and U.S. cannabis companies are facing a spike in already high costs of insurance to protect top executives from personal liability, following a slew of lawsuits by disgruntled investors alleging fraud and misinformation, with more such action expected.

Some of the biggest cannabis companies, including Medmen Enterprises, Canopy Growth, CannTrust Holdings, Aphria Inc and Columbia Care, have faced shareholder litigation, accusing leaders of false claims, failing to act in the interest of all shareholders and attempts to defraud investors.

The lawsuits are yet another sign of souring sentiment against an industry that has failed to deliver on promises of boundless growth. And the rising costs are another headwind for companies already shuttering operations and cutting jobs due to slower-than-expected demand. cannabisbusinessexecutive.com

The Marijuana Superweapon Biden Refuses to Use

Legalizing marijuana is extremely popular. So why won't Joe Biden embrace the idea?

Democratic political consultants dream of issues like marijuana legalization. Democrats are overwhelmingly in favor of it, polls show. So are independents. A majority of Republicans favor it now too. With legalization seeming such an obvious political win, all that's stopping Biden, current and former aides say, is public health. He's read the studies, or at least, summaries of the studies. He wants to see more. He's looking for something definitive to assure him that legalizing won't lead to serious mental or physical problems, in teens or adults.

Still, he'd decriminalize use, which would mean fines instead of jail time, and move to expunge records for using. He'd remove federal enforcement in states that have legalized the drug. theatlantic.com

Cannabis May Reduce Deadly COVID-19 Lung Inflammation: Researchers Explain Why

Social Distancing & Conflict Management in the Retail World, Including Cannabis


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Skimmed $7 Million in Theft
Magecart Group 8 skimmed card info from 570+ online shops

Your payment card information got stolen but you don't know how, when and where? Maybe you shopped on one of the 570 webshops compromised by the Keeper Magecart group (aka Magecart Group 8) since April 1, 2017.

The list of the online shops hit by the criminals has been released by researchers from Gemini Advisory, who managed to compile it after gaining access to the group's dedicated attack server that hosts both the malicious payload and the exfiltrated data stolen from victim sites.

"Analysis revealed that the Keeper group includes an interconnected network of 64 attacker domains used to deliver malicious JS payloads and 73 exfiltration domains used to receive stolen payment cards data from victim domains.

The researchers estimated that the group may have generated over $7 million USD from selling compromised payment cards between 2017 and today. helpnetsecurity.com

Craigslist & OfferUp Large-Scale Car Theft Scheme Busted in New Jersey
Overall, the scheme to defraud involves more than 30 stolen vehicles, of which 29 were sold to unwitting buyers. Guerrier and his conspirators collected $217,650 from unwitting buyers over the course of the conspiracy. Mostly stealing older modeled Honda's and Acura's because of the ease of obtaining a valet key.

They'd offer up a targeted GPS tagged car - find a buyer 1st - go steal it 2nd - and then meet the buyer and sell it with fake papers. Extremely well planned out and timed. Stealing and selling cars in New Jersey, PA., N.Y., Virginia, and Maryland. justice.gov

Online Grocery Shopping is Booming
Online grocery sales keep growing as pandemic continues

45.6 million U.S. consumers were online grocery shoppers last month, up from 43.0 million in May and up 15.4% since March.

U.S. online sales of groceries for delivery and pickup reached $7.2 billion in June, a 9% increase over May. 65% of online grocery buyers rated their buying experiences an eight or higher (on a 10-point scale). digitalcommerce360.com

Costco Reports Double-Digit June Sales Growth, Led by E-Commerce

Walmart's reported $98 annual subscription service could fuel the chain's explosive e-commerce business


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$1M Counterfeit Check Scheme Hitting Retailers Gets Suspect 41 Months Fed. Prison
AdvertisementPittsburgh: A resident of Florida, has been sentenced in federal court to 41 months' imprisonment, to be followed by a two-year term of supervised release, and ordered to pay $962,840.47 on his conviction of conspiracy to pass counterfeit checks and possession of stolen mail.

Brian Omar Campbell and two conspirators flew to Pittsburgh in October 2017 and rented a motel room in North Fayette Township. Afterwards, the group stole outgoing mail from residential mailboxes and opened the mail. If the mail contained a check, they prepared counterfeit checks using the account information from the purloined check. They then used the counterfeit checks to purchase merchandise from stores located in and around the Mall at Robinson. justice.gov

Bloomfield, NJ: Home Depot apprehends 2 High Value Shoplifters
Officers were dispatched to Home Depot on report of a shoplifting. Mr. Gonzalez-Vasques was in custody for attempting to take tools by using a shopping cart and walking through the exit doors without paying. The total amount shoplifted was $2,124.35. On 07/04 Malik Alston age 26-Officers were dispatched to Home Depot on report of a shoplifting. Loss Prevention had the above arrestee in custody for attempting to walk out of the store with a Honda EB2800 generator valued at $999.00.  tapinto.net

Moorpark, CA: Woman steal Suitcase full of merchandise from Kohl's, leads CHP on wild chase
A woman from the Los Angeles area was arrested on suspicion of theft after a wild car and foot pursuit through Moorpark Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. CHP said the woman crashed through the gate of a driveway for an aerospace company in the area and turned around back down White Sage Road toward Highway 23, crashing the vehicle while attempting to turn onto the on-ramp. She then fled the scene on foot.  vcstar.com

Glen Mills, PA: Pennsylvania State Police arrest suspect in $6,000 Tire Theft from Dealership

Eddy County, NM: Carlsbad Police and Eddy County Sheriff's deputies investigating $3000 theft from Fastenal

Temple, TX: Police investigating theft of $1,900 of merchandise from Ulta Beauty


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Shootings & Deaths

Update: Hoover, AL: 3 charged in killing of boy inside Riverchase Galleria
Three people are now charged in the killing of an 8-year-old boy who was shot to death inside Alabama's largest shopping mall, news outlets reported. Police in the Birmingham suburb of Hoover on Tuesday announced capital murder charges against King Gary Williams and Demetrius Dewayne Jackson Jr., both 19 and of Birmingham. They are charged in the killing last Friday of Royta Giles Jr. Montez Coleman, 22, was charged in the killing on Sunday. All three men were jailed without bond, and court records did not show defense attorneys who could speak on their behalf. Police said the boy was caught in the crossfire of a shootout that began inside the Riverchase Galleria mall. The child was waiting with his family to go inside a store to buy new outfits for July 4, and three other people were wounded. tuscaloosanews.com

Prattville, AL: Man dies from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after walking into restaurant filled with Police
A man has shot and killed himself in an Alabama restaurant during a packed lunch hour, local authorities report. Prattville Police Chief Mark Thompson said that the shooting took place at Cindy's Cafe at Tuesday around noon. The restaurant was packed for lunch time when the man walked inside and brandished his firearm. He is said to have sat inside a booth, at some point producing a pistol. Two officers approached the man - who has not been identified - after noticing the weapon. Chief Thompson said that the man shot himself while police tried to gain control of the situation. en.brinkwire.com

Jacksonville, FL: 1 dead and another injured after gunfire at C- store
Police found a man in his early 20s inside the convenience store with a gunshot wound to his upper torso, the Sheriff's Office said. He was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital. About the same time, a woman in her mid-20s with a gunshot wound to a leg arrived, injured while she was in the store during the gunfire that killed the man, the Sheriff's Office said. It was unknown what her involvement was. Police believe there was some sort of argument inside the store between several people, and it escalated as at least one of them started shooting. jacksonville.com

Arlington, TX: Man And Woman Shot In Arlington Shopping Center Parking Lot, Suspect In Custody
Police responded to a shooting Wednesday afternoon. around 1:45 p.m. on S. Cooper St. outside the Ross Dress For Less store. Officers found a man and women had been shot. Both were taken by ambulance to a hospital. They're both expected to survive. Witnesses told officers they saw the victims having an argument with a man on a motorcycle before they were shot. Officers were quickly able to locate and detain a suspect, who was still in the parking lot at the time. dfw.cbslocal.com

Fresno, CA: Shots fired, striking front window of Petsmart

Davenport, IA: Police investigate shots fired at Hilltop Groceries and Spirits; no injuries

South Austin, TX: Suspect at large after overnight 7-Eleven parking lot shooting
 



Robberies, Incidents & Thefts

Brooklyn Man Charged with Attempted Hobbs Act Robbery of Pharmacy and Stabbing Employee

Newark, DE: Two men federally indicted--and three remain wanted--on burglary charges into a firearms dealer; stole 35 guns

Lancaster, CA: Detectives searching for suspect who viciously beat, robbed 80-year-old man at grocery store

Baltimore faces growing rash of ATM thefts by 'professional' criminals

St. Marys, PA: Woman with 4 priors charged with Felony Theft for $27 of merchandise from Dollar General

 


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Adult Store - Victorville, CA - Burglary
C-Store - Gwinnett County, GA - Armed Robbery
C-Store - Pasco, WA - Armed Robbery
CVS - Dayton, OH - Armed Robbery
Hardware - Eddy County, NM - Burglary (Fastenal)
Hotel - Fort Walton Beach, FL - Armed Robbery
Liquor - Fairfax County, VA - Burglary
Liquor - Bakersfield, CA - Robbery
Restaurant - Chesterfield County, VA - Armed Robbery
Thrift - Atlanta, GA - Burglary
Tobacco - Victorville, CA - Burglary
Walgreens - Reisterstown, MD - Armed Robbery

 

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• 7 robberies
• 5 burglaries
• 0 shootings
• 0 killed


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