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Innovators in EAS, Video & RFID

WG Security
has made its mark in the industry as the solution provider for chronic shortage
problems for many retailers who look to them for answers. Ed Wolfe, Vice
President of Business Development for WG, tells us about some of the chronic
problems they've helped their customers solve. Learn about the genesis of the
Ninja Tag, their 4-alarm WAVE program, and how their ability to remote monitor
systems installed with WiFi/GSM capability improves their response to service
issues.
Quick Take #2

While the rapidly changing retail landscape presents many challenges for LP
executives, there are also many opportunities out there. If you find yourself
out of work, Joe and Amber explain why there's plenty of reason to stay
optimistic.
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Andy Luna promoted to Senior Manager, Distribution Loss Prevention & Safety for
Michael Kors
Andy was previously the Senior Manager of Distribution Loss Prevention and has
been with the LP team at Michael Kors since 2014. He's held other loss
prevention/asset protection positions including National LP Logistics
Investigator for Limited Brands, AP Manager for BCBG Max Azria, and LP Auditor
for Hot Topic. Congratulations Andy!
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Quarter 2 LP Internet Job Postings
down 7% from Last Year Less Than 1% Margin between First Half of 2016 and
2017 In Q2 of this year we've seen a 7% loss in the
number of asset protection and loss prevention jobs posted, with 1,193 jobs
reported in Q2 2017 versus the 1,282 jobs reported in Q2 2016.
In
April of this year we published a total number of 407 jobs, in May, 417
jobs, and in June, 369 jobs. Last year, in April we had published 342,
in May 471, and in June 469.
The Daily's
Featured Jobs columns, highlighting corporate and senior level jobs, posted
37 jobs in the second quarter of 2017. Two were VP/AVP positions, 14 were Director level positions, 2 were Regional, Market or Field Director
positions, and 6 were Senior Manager or Corporate Manager positions.
Although we've posted various job titles this quarter including some from Information
Security, Asset Protection and Loss Prevention, Safety, Investigations,
Fraud Investigations, and Security Monitoring industries, with the amount of
store closures, and job cuts that we've seen so far this year, it's taking a
toll on the number of positions that are being posted online, and consequently
here on the Daily, as this quarter's numbers can clearly show.
As far
as a correlation between the first half of 2017 and the first half of 2016,
it's a very close race, with this year down only .8% compared to last year.
Last year at the end of the second quarter, we had 2,604 jobs, and this year
at that same time, we have 2,584. The large number of jobs that we had
posted in March this year, certainly helped our numbers. See
last quarter's report on why the margin was so big due to Sears Holdings
Corporation large number of online postings.
Here's a breakdown of
internet jobs that the Daily reported this quarter and over the first half
of the year and the increase/decrease in the amount of jobs published:

Month |
2016 |
2017 |
% Increase/Decrease |
April |
342 |
407 |
19% up |
May |
471 |
417 |
11.5% down |
June |
469 |
369 |
21% down |
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Totals |
1,282 |
1,193 |
7% down |
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Month |
2016 |
2017 |
% Increase/Decrease |
Jan |
404 |
335 |
17% down |
Feb |
457 |
397 |
13% down |
Mar |
460 |
659 |
43% up |
Mar |
460 |
499 |
8.5% up
*without Sears jobs |
April |
342 |
407 |
19% up |
May |
471 |
417 |
11.5% down |
June |
469 |
369 |
21% down |
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Totals |
2,604 |
2,584 |
.8% down |
Totals |
2,604 |
2,424 |
7% down
*without Sears jobs |
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*However if you take out the 160 Sears
Holdings postings the numbers show quite the opposite
Editor's Note: After having reported the internet jobs for
over four years, every day, I think it's safe to say that what we're seeing
now in the jobs market is a nosedive. Compared to most of last year, the
jobs that we've reported so far in 2017 are mostly down, over 10% each month.
Does this relate to the store closures and job cuts we've seen this year? Most
likely. It will be interesting to see where this trend takes us the rest of this
year, and even next year. - Katie Bowles, Content Editor
ADT Acquires Commercial Security Business From Protec, Inc.
Acquisition Further Strengthens ADT's Core Commercial Footprint & Infrastructure
ADT,
the leader in security and automation solutions for homes and businesses in
North America, today announced it has completed the purchase of substantially
all the assets and business of Protec, Inc., one of the leading commercial
security system integrators in the Pacific Northwest. The acquisition reinforces
ADT's commitment to continued growth within the commercial and national accounts
security sectors. The transaction closed on July 31, 2017.
Read more in today's Vendor Spotlight column below.
Insurer Fights Coverage Of Columbia Sportswear
Former Exec. Hacking Suit
Can't Buy Coverage Knowing You Already Stole Data
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. sued policyholder Denali Advanced Integration in
Washington federal court Tuesday over coverage for an underlying suit with
Columbia Sportswear Co. over alleged hacking by a former employee.
Hartford says it doesn't have to cover the Oregon federal court suit, in which
technology consulting firm Denali recently asked for summary judgment. In the
suit, Columbia says one of its former tech executive, Michael Leeper, hacked
into the apparel company's computer systems for years after resigning to work at
Denali.
But Hartford says the circumstances surrounding the underlying suit are barred
from coverage under the policy - in effect from Oct. 24, 2016, to Oct. 24, 2017
- in multiple ways.
"First, there is no coverage because the allegations were not 'caused by a
glitch in [Denali's or Leeper's] performance of technology services' while such
services were 'performed for others.'"
Not only that, but there are no fewer than three exclusions barring coverage,
Hartford says: "an exclusion for allegations of the 'misuse, misappropriation
or theft of trade secrets'; an exclusion for allegations of the violation of
'unfair or deceptive business practices' laws and 'unfair competition or
consumer protection laws'; and an exclusion 'for any glitch or claim
arising out of or in any way related to any ... dishonest, fraudulent, criminal
or intentional wrongful act or omission.'"
Hartford also says that Leeper's knowledge that there were grounds for a claim
before the policy was inked means the policy was invalid.
law360.com
MasterCard Uses Film For Anti-Bribery Compliance
Training
Recreating the story of a convicted executive
MasterCard Inc. used a novel tactic for its latest round of anti-bribery
compliance training: It released an 11-minute film recreating the story of
Richard Bistrong, who is now chief executive of an anti-bribery consulting firm
who but who previously went to jail for violating U.S. anti-bribery and U.K.
trade laws. The film features Mr. Bistrong himself, who narrates his story
as actors perform his actions, interspersed with messages from MasterCard about
its anti-bribery compliance best practices.
Karen Griffin, chief compliance officer for MasterCard, developed the training
program around his story. MasterCard and Mr. Bistrong also entered into an
agreement in which other companies can license the use of the film for their own
training programs.
wsj.com
Walmart deploying tech that lets in-store
shoppers check out - on their own
A discount giant is helping more shoppers skip the checkout line
Walmart is expanding the deployment of its Scan & Go mobile app, which is
being tested in approximately 12 stores across Northwest Arkansas, Florida,
Texas and Georgia. The chain is now rolling out the app for use in at least 10
additional locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Nashville markets. The stores
will offer the solution by the end of the month, said Walmart spokesman Justin
Rushing in an interview with Chain Store Age.
"A lot goes into the market selection, including both the commerce and customer
density that make up each area," he told Chain Store Age. "These are diverse
markets to test new ideas. Our initial findings will determine how we will
expand the program further."
The free app allows members to scan merchandise bar codes as they move
throughout store aisles and add merchandise to their shopping carts. The app
also keeps a running total and itemized list of merchandise and prices, and lets
shoppers checkout directly through their smartphone.
"This is not the complete solution, it is only a part of multichannel process in
the front end that will ultimately help customers shop the way they want to,"
Rushing said.
Walmart has also redesigned the participating stores' front ends to be an
"express bullpen area" where shoppers can show their order barcode to an
associate before leaving. Once scanned, they are approved to pay for goods
through the app.
"They also use this area to bag groceries, and complete confirmations of fresh
groceries," Rushing said.
Upon launch-ing the technology, 10% of total sales were filtering through the
Scan & Go program, and there was a 10% spending increase among app shoppers
compared to those who don't use it.
chainstoreage.com
geekwire.com
The One Brand That Reflects the Current State of
the Department Stores
"Ralph Lauren to axe up to 25% of department store outlets"
The pullback from department stores isn't just about margin protection, however
- the company has to also bring clarity to the brand, according to Saunders. "To
succeed, Ralph Lauren needs to both win back old customers and secure new ones,
especially new, younger consumers who do not feel connected with the brand," he
said. "As we have noted before, it simply isn't credible for a high-end brand to
simultaneously showcase itself in a glitzy store on Madison Avenue while at the
same time hawking a random assortment of sweaters thrown in a ragtag way on a
table in Macy's."
While investors and many analysts applauded the brand's exit from so many
department stores, not everyone is sure they can pull it off. Department stores
are "wrecked" and have resorted to promotions to move merchandise in the huge
spaces dedicated to Ralph Lauren's brands, according to Howard Davidowitz,
chairman of retail consulting and investment banking firm Davidowitz &
Associates. But, he noted, department stores have also a been significant source
of profits, pulling in 44% of the company's revenue. "At the core, Ralph Lauren
is a wholesale business," Davidowitz told Retail Dive earlier this year.
Editor's Note: At the end of the day what started as one store in the
Hamptons for his friends to be able to buy his merchandise and have their own
little weekend store, may be the thing that ends up saving his brand. That is,
if he can differentiate it enough and attract the Millennials, because they
weren't the ones that bought it. It was the baby boomers, the eighties and
nineties that loved Polo, not the Millennials and certainly not the Gen Z's.
That group walks right by Polo.
The Outlet stores saved him during the great recession literally, but now, like
so many other 'high-end luxury' brands are finding, you've got to completely
differentiate and reinvent yourself for this new world.
Coach, Louis Vuitton, Richemont (to a certain extent, I believe) and a few
others have done it and significantly reduced or completely eliminated their
department store exposure. Coach took a lot of heat and negative comp's for some
time when they did it, but now are showing good growth given this retail
environment.
Just a thought from someone who's been sitting in the bleachers watching for a
long time. retaildive.com
"Big Mall Operators Defy Industry's Gloom"
Deny - Deny - Deny - Think We've Heard This Before
Last week, the top mall operators delivered a blunt message to short sellers and
naysayers who had expected more gloom for landlords in the bricks-and-mortar
retail business: Don't count us out just yet.
The real-estate investment trusts delivered second-quarter results that showed
some resilience, with average sales productivity holding steady and occupancy
rates taking a smaller-than-expected hit from retailer bankruptcies and
announced store closures.

"The important message is, these properties are vibrant, there's a lot of demand
and we're able to execute leases that are growing our rents," said Richard
Sokolov, president and chief operating officer of Simon Property Group, during
its Aug. 1 earnings call. He said the landlord is opening stores from many
retailers such as Untuckit, Peloton, Eloquii, Juice Generation, Muji and more.
The Indianapolis-based real-estate investment trust said there are challenges
in the retail industry but that it remains confident.
Mall landlords said they are working hard to fill vacated space with tenants
such as restaurants and entertainment providers that draw foot traffic.
"Claims that 55% of malls will be shuttered in the near future and nearly
9,000 stores will close this year are the product of poor research and
sensationalism," added Mr. Lebovitz.
"I have no empathy for the incorrect conclusions that the mall is dead and that
it is in late innings or demising," said Art Coppola, chief executive officer of
Macerich.
Editor's Note: Talk about fighting to the end, wouldn't you if your
entire organization is being attacked. Just deny, deny, deny. The only problem
is, this isn't going away and it isn't going to get better. Just a thought.
foxbusiness.com
Target, Best Buy see nice return on border adjustment lobbying effort
Wegmans declares strong start to grocery delivery
Quarterly Same Store Sales Results
Canada's Indigo Books & Music Q1 total comp's up 5%, revenue up 6.8%
Wendy's Q2 North America comp's up 3.2%, global system-wide comp sales up 1.8%
Delhaize America Q2 comp sales up 1.3%
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Q2 comp's up 0.5%, sales up 3.3%
Ahold USA Q2 comp sales up 0.3%
Destination Maternity Q2 comp sales down 3.4%
Office Depot Q2 comp's down 6%, net sales down 9%

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ADT Acquires Commercial Security Business From Protec, Inc.
Acquisition Further
Strengthens ADT's Core Commercial Footprint and Infrastructure
Boca Raton, Fla., August 9, 2017 --
ADT,
the leader in security and automation solutions for homes and businesses in
North America, today announced it has completed the purchase of substantially
all the assets and business of Protec, Inc., one of the leading commercial
security system integrators in the Pacific Northwest. The acquisition reinforces
ADT's commitment to continued growth within the commercial and national accounts
security sectors. The transaction closed on July 31, 2017.
Dan
Bresingham, ADT's Chief of Staff, said, "This acquisition strengthens ADT's
commercial and national accounts business, which continues to grow both
organically and through strategic acquisitions. Protec not only bolsters our
presence in the Northwest, but also allows us to add additional support and
service to new and existing commercial and national account customers throughout
the country."
"The commercial and national accounts security market remains highly fragmented,
presenting a compelling growth opportunity for ADT. In addition to a strong
account base, the addition of Protec's exceptional management team brings
tremendous value to ADT," added Bresingham.
The business will continue to operate under the Protec brand for the foreseeable
future, and will retain operations in Portland, OR. Protec Founder and President
Andy Schwartz will continue to lead the day-to-day operations of the business,
joining a growing list of previous owner/operators that have stayed on board
with ADT to provide high-touch personal service to their customers
post-acquisition.
"We are thrilled here at Protec to be part of the ADT family," said Schwartz. "What really sets Protec apart is our experience and individual commitment to
our customers. By joining forces with ADT, Protec's highly-trained and tenured
staff will be able to offer expert advice, custom-designed security solutions,
and quality installation to an even larger footprint - all backed by the power
and prestige of ADT."
For more information, visit
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We're Entering a New Era of Augmented Analytics
The next fundamental shift in the evolution of analytics is beginning. Similar
to the second wave of self-service business intelligence disrupting the first
wave of traditional BI, augmented analytics technologies in the third wave will
change the game once again. Early adopters of augmented analytics tout
unprecedented speed to insight and enhanced competitive advantage.
Business intelligence plus artificial intelligence
Augmented analytics uses machine-learning automation to supplement human
intelligence across the entire analytics life-cycle. Last week Gartner released
a report called "Augmented Analytics is the Future of Data and Analytics". If
you are not a Gartner subscriber,
Rita Sallam's public article provides an brief overview.
Next generation augmented analytics capabilities can automatically prepare and
cleanse data, perform feature engineering, find key insights and hidden
patterns. Automation expedites investigation across millions of variable
combinations that would be too time consuming for a human to do manually. Often
new discoveries are exposed in the process. Furthermore, artificial intelligence
algorithms interpret results and present unbiased alternatives along with
actionable recommendations.
Compelling reasons to pilot
Gartner estimates that augmented analytics will grow at twice the rate of those
that are not, and will deliver twice the business value. Analytics and BI
leaders should begin planning for augmented analytics pilot projects and
adoption. Notably, augmented analytics complements rather than replaces existing
enterprise BI, self-service BI and data science platforms. Augmented analytics
can also be embedded into line of business applications to improve
decision-making processes.
informationweek.com
67% of Malware Attacks Came via Phishing in
Second Quarter
During the second quarter, cyberattacks soared 24% worldwide with phishing
attacks playing a large role and Adobe Flash one of the favorite attack targets.

Organizations hit with malware during the second quarter had it delivered via
phishing attacks in 67% of the cases, according to a Global Threat Intelligence
Center (GTIC) report released today by NTT Security.
GTIC's 2017 Q2 Threat Intelligence Report, which gleans data from both
successful and unsuccessful attempts on its customers, found phishing emails
were by far the most heavy used delivery method for malware.
Yet, CISOs and other IT security executives may not be giving phishing and its
mitigation as much focus as other attacks.
"I have not seen any studies where CISOs are saying their No. 1 concern is
phishing attacks. If you went around a room, it would likely be ransomware and
DDoS as the No. 1 and No. 2 things on their mind, in my view.
darkreading.com
Spotting data theft - quickly!
Computer experts have always struggled to find solutions for protecting
businesses and authorities from network breaches. This is because there are too
many vague indicators of potential attacks. With PA-SIEM, IT managers have a
solution that effectively protects their systems while exposing data thieves and
criminal hackers more quickly than conventional software.
homelandsecuritynewswire.com
HBO Hackers Leak Top Executive's Emails
Mall of America launching GPS-style app for indoor locations
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TORONTO POLICE CHIEF MARK SAUNDERS TO SPEAK AT
RCC'S LOSS
PREVENTION 2017
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Mark
Saunders was appointed the 10th Chief of the Toronto Police Service on May 20,
2015.
During his 32-plus year policing career, Chief Saunders has had
extensive investigative experience in Professional Standards, Urban Street Gang
Unit, Intelligence Services, Drug Squad, Community Safety Command, and the
Emergency Task Force and served as the Unit Commander of the largest Homicide
Squad in Canada.
Chief Saunders will speak on law enforcement and its
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Canada's Department Store
Wars At no time in Canadian history has
there been more luxury-inclusive department stores operating in Canada. For
decades, Holt
Renfrew & Co. had a virtual monopoly in this country,
particularly in womenswear, footwear and accessories (Harry
Rosen dominated in menswear). Over the past three years, however,
things have changed substantially -
Nordstrom opened its first
Canadian store in Calgary in the fall of 2014 and now has five (and soon,
six) locations, and Saks Fifth Avenue
debuted its first Canadian flagship at Toronto's
CF Toronto Eaton Centre in February of 2016. More Canadian stores are
confirmed to be on the way for both American retailers.
Brian Winston
(referred to as a 'Guru of Luxury'
by the hosts of 'What She Says'), ranks five large-format Canadian retailers
as follows, in terms of luxury offerings:
1.
Saks Fifth Avenue 2.
Holt Renfrew 3.
Hudson's Bay Company 4.
Nordstrom, and 5.
La Maison Simons
retail-insider.com
Canadian Retailers Are On
The Peak Of Utilizing More Robots Sobeys is one of
few Canadian retailers that have grasped mechanical autonomy innovation. Others
have been hesitant to take action accordingly, specialists say, because of an
absence of investments, an absence of access to the innovation and for quite a
while, an absence of competition.
According to reports gotten by The
Canadian Press in March, government authorities were cautioned that the Canadian
economy could lose between 1.5 million and 7.5 million occupations in the
following 10 to 15 years because of automation. University of Toronto estimated
that the retail segment utilizes around two million individuals and
between 92 percent to 97 percent of the individuals who work in sales or as
clerks are at danger of losing their jobs.
hibusines.ca
Ontario Strikes Blow to
Canadian Grocers With Minimum Wage Increases
Loblaw Companies estimated that the wage hike would increase labour expenses by
$190 million in 2018. In response, Loblaw will be forced to cut costs.
Premier Kathleen Wynne has introduced a rise in the minimum wage by 32% which is
set to roll out over the next 18 months. It is expected to move to $14.
fool.ca
U.S. pitch to increase
Canada's duty-free online shopping limit a sticking point in NAFTA talks
A U.S. proposal for Mexico and Canada to vastly raise the value of
online purchases that can be imported duty-free from stores
like Amazon.com and eBay is emerging as a flashpoint in an upcoming
renegotiation of the NAFTA trade deal.
Vulnerable industries like
footwear, textiles and bricks and mortar retail in Mexico and Canada
are pushing back hard against the proposal by the U.S. trade representative to
raise Mexican and Canadian duty-free import limits for e-commerce to the U.S.
level of $800 US, from current thresholds of $50 US and $20 Canadian,
respectively.
Canadian opposition is being led by retailers,
whose industry association said it was concerned about "the behavioural shift
that would inevitably result if shoppers can buy a far wider range and higher
value of goods tax-free and duty-free."
The Retail Council of
Canada said in a submission to the government that clothes, books, toys,
sporting goods and consumer electronics would be among the items most affected,
and expressed confidence Ottawa would fend off such requests.
cbc.ca
Sudbury, Ont. retailers should take care with credit card transactions
Holt Renfrew goes bigger to
ward off its rivals
Restaurant Brands signs deal
to take Tim Hortons to Spain
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Ottawa: Man shot and killed
in west Ottawa strip mall parking lot
Ottawa
police homicide detectives are investigating the city's 10th homicide of 2017
after a shooting on Iris Street Monday night. Officers and paramedics were
called to a strip mall at 9:35 p.m. after reports of shots fired.
"I saw
a man running toward us screaming 'Help me, help me' and holding his shoulder.
When we saw that, we realized this wasn't a prank or anything," one witness
said. "So we went inside the restaurant and hid behind the food counter."
"I just went outside to see if I could help.... He just made it [near Big Rig]
and he was lying on his back," said Francine Paquin, another witness who lives
behind the mall.
The victim, identified by police Tuesday as 36-year-old
Esmail Sharifi was taken to the Ottawa Hospital's Civic campus trauma unit. He
was listed in critical condition but later died, police confirmed Tuesday.
cbc.ca
"There was blood all over
the ground"
Oakville, ON: Man rushed to hospital after shopping plaza shooting
A 35-year-old man was rushed to a Hamilton hospital after he was shot near an
Oakville shopping plaza Friday morning. Initial images from the scene showed
armed officers blocking roads in the area of the plaza. Paramedics reportedly
rushed the victim to Hamilton General Hospital for treatment. The victim
was in critical condition on Friday evening. One male suspect who fled
on foot was taken into custody a short distance from the scene but two
other males are still being sought.
One witness said the
incident "isn't something you'd expect" to see in the area. "It was pretty
graphic," she said. "It looked like there was blood all over the ground."
ctvnews.com
Toronto, ON: Officer catches
teen stealing clothes, then pays for them A
Toronto police officer decided to help out an 18-year-old who was allegedly
caught trying to steal a shirt, tie and socks. Const. Niran Jeyanesan said he
and his partner arrived at a Walmart in response to a reported theft on Sunday
night, according to CP24. Once on the scene, he learned that the
teenager - who was apprehended by a loss prevention officer - was trying to get
clothes for a job interview. So the officer decided to purchase the
clothing for him. Paul Bois, the staff sergeant for Jeyanesan, said he supported
the officer's decision because "arresting (the 18-year-old) wouldn't have been
in the best interests of anyone."
miamiherald.com

Feds seize $575,000 worth of
counterfeit toys at Canadian border
Authorities at
the International Falls Port of Entry have seized thousands of toy airplanes
that allegedly violate trademarks. The 36,000 toys are models of Lockheed Martin
F-16 and F-117 planes. However, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
trademark holders say neither the importer nor the manufacturer were licensed to
display trademarks on the toys or manufacture the toys. The toys were in a rail
container destined for the Ranier Port of Entry. The CBP says they have a value
of $575,000, based on the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
wdio.com
Montreal, QC: Man stabbed
following workplace altercation at convenience store
Barrie, ON: Suspect identified in convenience store theft
Sault Ste. Marie, ON: Man
charged for robbing store, biting security guard
Saskatoon, SK: Impaired man tries to steal truck from gas station
Robberies and Burglaries
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Kwik Way Convenience Store - Halifax, NS - Armed
Robbery •
Riverside Convenience - Trenton, ON - Armed Robbery
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Saskatoon Convenience Store - Saskatoon, SK - Armed
Robbery
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Slowing Down Faster Payments Fraud
Fraudsters are good at what they do. Payments got faster, but so did
criminals. Banks built more defenses, and bad guys jumped over them with
glee. But Uri Rivner, BioCatch co-founder, head of cyber strategy and vice
president, said in a recent webinar with PYMNTS' Karen Webster that things
are getting better - and the U.S. has a chance to learn from the U.K.'s
mistakes.
BioCatch uses behavioral biometrics to catch fraudsters where traditional
methods are both failing to keep them out, and failing to spot them once
they're in. This type of technology was introduced on a large scale in 2015,
and most U.K. banks had it by 2016.
Behavioral biometrics looks for habits around user interaction so that, if a
fraudulent transaction occurs, it will be easy to spot the differences -
even if all the authenticating data lines up. Mouse and keyboard movements
indicate a certain degree of hand-eye coordination and are therefore quite
personalized, like a fingerprint, which is why "biometrics" is a good way to
think of this kind of verification.
Banks can use behavioral biometrics to create a profile of each customer.
Then they can determine whether a transaction really came from a customer,
and even go beyond that to determine whether the activity was good or bad -
i.e., whether the customer meant to conduct the transaction, whether malware
on her device did it for her, or perhaps if a scammer was on the phone
instructing her.
pymnts.com
Shop.org: This is Digital
NRF's eCommerce Conference - Sept. 25-27
National Retail Federation's annual ecommerce event will return to the LA
Convention Center September 25 - 27. The event is designed to provide insights
into the future of digital retail and how to apply them in today's marketplace.
Formerly known as Retail's Digital Summit, this year the conference has
rebranded to Shop.org. In addition to a new name, Shop.org will bring a new
immersive experience that will blend educational content, an exhibit hall
featuring futuristic technology solutions, and new ways to expand attendees'
professional networks.
For the first time, the exhibit hall, main and feature-stage keynotes, and
breakout sessions will all be on one large floor, allowing attendees to easily
interact with exhibitors, network with other retailers and see speakers in one
location. The exhibit floor will be organized into sections based on product
categories, making it easier for retailers to find the products they need. Read
more information on the event
here
independentretailer.com
Wayfair Q2 sales up 42.7%
Beyond Bitcoin: Overstock Lets Customers Pay With
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Harrisburg, PA: Police Arrest 3rd Suspect in
Human Trafficking - Retail Theft Ring
The
Harrisburg Street Crimes Unit Wednesday night arrested a third suspect in
connection with a human trafficking and retail theft ring allegedly operating
behind the guise of a bogus ministry for drug addicts. Ferell and alleged conspirators Daerell Holmes, 20,
and Edward Edmonds, 31, "participated in a criminal enterprise, which was the
purported headquarters of "Beyond your limits ministries. "The alleged ministry
was actually a front for an elaborate and sophisticated retail theft, sexual
abuse and human trafficking operation." The "transitional housing ministry"
that Edmonds ran out of the rented three-story property on Sixth Street was
simply a mechanism, prosecutors say, to take advantage of young people with
unstable housing or addiction issues and compel them into committing retail
thefts of expensive electronics.
pennlive.com
Fountain Valley, CA: Jewelry heist suspect linked
to $100,000 in hand bag thefts in three counties
A Los Angeles man arrested in Fountain Valley in a jewelry store heist has been
connected to the theft of nearly $100,000 in designer hand bags and jewelry in
Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties, Burbank police said. Following
40-year-old Douglas Arevalo-Alvarado's arrest just after midnight July 28, at
the Fountain Valley jewelry store, investigators realized he was linked to a
slew of break-ins and thefts, including one at Luxmary Handbags in Burbank, in
early July, when more than $90,000 in designer handbags and purses were stolen,
and a break-in in mid-July at Upland's JC Jewelry and Loan, Burbank police said
Wednesday.
pe.com
Philadelphia,
PA: Woman pleads guilty to $1,600 Toys R Us theft; connected to east coast ORC
group
Naima Renee Scott, 40, pleaded guilty to theft of $1,000 to
$10,000. Circuit Court Judge Dwyer followed the state's recommendation in
sentencing her to 18 months in the county detention center, with all suspended
except for the 46 days she has served. Her sentence includes restitution to Toys
R Us of $1,671.87. But Scott still faces charges in two other states.
Defense attorney Andrea Cheeatow told Dwyer that Scott, the mother of seven, has
detainers from New Jersey, where she has a six-month sentence to serve, and
Virginia, where she faces charges connected to the 2015 Washington County case.
Assistant State's Attorney Christopher McCormack said the Toys R Us, Valley Mall
was contacted on Oct. 3, 2015, by another Toys R Us in Winchester, Va. The
Virginia store employee told them that items believed to have been stolen from
the Hagerstown store were being brought in for refunds. The items included Leap
Pad games, a LEGO toy and a breast pump, McCormack said. Store surveillance
video showed that a group of women came into the store and took a toy out of its
cardboard box, McCormack said. The women then filled the now-empty cardboard box
with merchandise and left the store, he said. The group had been operating in
Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, McCormack said.
heraldmailmedia.com
Decatur,
IL: Serial shoplifting suspect arrested for TV theft at Walmart
Decatur Police say 51-year-old Kimberly Harris tried to steal two televisions
and cigarettes in alleged crimes dating back to late July 2017. Officers say
store surveillance video taken before 9 a.m. Monday showed her pushing a cart
with a Sanyo television in it to a Decatur Wal-Mart parking lot. Police pulled
Harris over and arrested her less than a half hour later. Harris is also accused
of trying to steal over $60 in cigarettes from Hucks, just hours before her
arrest. The first alleged theft happened on July 28. Police say Harris put a
television into a cart and left the store. Police say Harris was previously
convicted on an aggravated robbery charge.
wandtv.com
Brookfield, WI: Thousands of pieces of jewelry
stolen from vehicle
Thousands of pieces of jewelry and a silver Apple laptop were stolen from a
locked vehicle parked at the Sheraton, 375 S. Moorland Road, at approximately
7:15 a.m. July 31. It is possible that the unknown suspects left the scene in a
vehicle described as a light brown minivan. A lock on the passenger side had
been popped in order to gain entry.
brookfield-elmgrovenow.com
Las
Cruces, NM: Mimbres Valley woman suspected in $640 Walmart shoplifting
Update: Staten Island, NY: Man charged in $1,600 Michael
Kors handbag theft
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Shootings & Deaths
Baltimore,
MD: Dollar General Store Manager shot and killed in Armed Robbery
Police say a man was fatally shot during a robbery at a Dollar General in west
Baltimore Tuesday night.
Police say a citizen flagged down police shortly after 10 p.m. and reported a
robbery and shooting at the Dollar General store on Edmondson Avenue. When
officers entered the store, they found a 54-year-old suffering from a gunshot
wound. Police later identified the victim as Deric Ford Sr., the store's
manager. Ford was taken to Shock Trauma where he was pronounced dead, police
said.
foxbaltimore.com

San Jose, CA: Father
of 4 and Owner of Liquor Store Shot & Killed in Armed Robbery
The 911 call came in at 10:53 Monday night from Jim's Liquor Mart in San Jose.
The store's owner, Charlie Ly was shot and killed inside. Charlie Ly has owned
Jim's Liquor Mart for more than a decade and worked long hours. He's been robbed
before and is known for chasing off wannabe shoplifters. Last night, the armed,
masked man pulled the trigger.
abc7news.com
Kent, WA: Police fatally shoots man at strip
mall; attempted to run down Officer
A man was shot and killed by Kent police officers
Wednesday morning after police were called to a strip mall.
Kent Police say officers responded to the 23600 block of 104th Avenue SE around
midnight after receiving reports that someone was violating a no-contact order
related to a domestic violence case. Police say the suspect violated the order
three times in the past couple of days. When officers tried to make contact, the
20-year-old suspect jumped into a stolen car, police said. He allegedly dragged
an officer with the car. Two officers fired at the suspect. Police say the man
died at the scene despite efforts to save his life.
king5.com
Update
- Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA: Friends and
family are mourning a young security guard who was stabbed to death in Sylmar,
allegedly by a transient who was trying to steal beer
A
handwritten note and a security badge are placed on the sidewalk where Joe Lopez
was stabbed to death. Lopez patrolled a shopping center on Glenoaks Boulevard in
Sylmar.
On Sunday, when a man described as a transient walked out of the Food 4 Less
without paying for his beer, Lopez followed him. There was a confrontation on
the sidewalk. Police say the suspect stabbed Lopez, killing him. After the
stabbing, the suspect ran into a house across the street, but officers were able
to take him into custody.
abc7.com
GoFundMe Acct set up for the funeral expenses for Joe
Lopez Tagel
Berkeley,
SC: Man in Ballistic Vest opens fire inside Pawn Shop; No injuries, suspect in
custody
Police have identified the man arrested in
connection with a gun fired inside Big Buck's Pawn Shop in Ladson. Police say a
man entered the store just after 4 pm and asked to see an AR-15 rifle. While
inspecting the weapon, he took out a loaded magazine he had on his person and
inserted it into the gun. He then began shooting into the store and at two
employees. A store employee returned fire from his own firearm as the suspect
fled the store.
counton2.com
Robberies & Thefts
Seattle, WA: Armed Robbery at Southcenter Mall
jewelry store creates panic
Police report that a group of four people, in their teens and early 20s, robbed
a jewelry store at the Westfield Southcenter Mall with hammers. No one was
injured, according to Tukwila police, but many people crowded into the back of
stores as officers swept the mall. Tukwila police say no shots were fired. The
noise that sounded like gunfire was caused by suspects breaking glass with
hammers, police wrote over Twitter. The suspects are still at large.
kiro7.com
Delaware, OH: Deputy
Fires shots during Shoplifter/ Robbery pursuit at Tanger Outlet Mall
It stemmed from a reported shoplifting at the OshKosh B'Gosh store at the
Tanger Outlet Mall, where officials said 28-year-old Alana Maria Hissong stole
merchandise. Officials said a deputy approached the vehicle, but was knocked
over as the suspect didn't obey his commands and fled. The officer wasn't
injured. Another deputy responding on foot fired shots at the car as it was
approaching him, the sheriff's office said. Hissong wasn't hit.
abc6onyourside.com
Tucson, AZ: Robber
fires two shots through Whataburger drive-up window
Tucson police are searching for an armed robber who fired twice inside a
Whataburger on the south-side Sunday night. The armed robber also matches the
description of two other robberies Sunday night at convenience stores, according
to Tucson Police. The man walked in between the window and a customer in their
vehicle at the drive-through. The robber pointed the gun at an employee and
demanded money, police said. The customer drove away and the employee backed
away from the window. The robber fired two rounds inside the fast-food
restaurant and then ran away. No one was injured during the robbery.
tucson.com
Lynn, MA: Convenience
store owner Fires Clerk for handing over money during Knifepoint Robberies
Dubuque, IA: Police looking for suspect in $3,500 Jewelry
store theft
Sentencings
Palm Beach, FL: Ringleader in Three Amigos
C-store murder sentenced to 6 Life terms
The so-called mastermind of the Three Amigos convenience store robbery was found
guilty Tuesday of first-degree murder. The jury found Raul Andino's actions led
to the death of motorist Samuel Salomon, 70, who took a bullet in the chest that
was meant for the store manager in pursuit of the getaway car.
And Circuit Judge Glenn Kelley sentenced Andino, 32, to life in prison, which is
mandatory for the murder count. The judge said after the weeklong trial that the
newly convicted felon will never walk free.
Prosecutors had decided not to seek the death penalty in the case; Spanish
authorities made that request before Andino was extradited to South Florida in
2015 to face prosecution.
Andino also was convicted of the attempted murder of Three Amigos manager Sian
Kiat "Sam" Koh, armed robbery and other charges. The jury deliberated for three
hours.
sun-sentinel.com
Lockport, NY: Man to serve two to four years in prison for stealing a
woman's wallet and shoplifting from Walmart
Minneapolis, MN: 9 years in prison for man who beat store clerk with a hammer
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A&M Smoke Shop - Waco, TX - Robbery
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AT&T - Friendswood, TX - Robbery
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C-Store - Ridgecrest, CA - Armed Robbery
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Casey's General - Normal, IL - Armed Robbery
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Conroy's Flower Shop - La Mesa, CA - Armed Robbery
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Gold Buyer's - Pittsburgh, PA - Armed Robbery
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Gordmans - Wichita, KS - Armed Robbery/Shots
fired
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Jared - Camden, NJ - Robbery
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Jim's Liquor Mart - San Jose, CA - Armed Robbery/ Owner
Shot & Killed
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Mobil - Wausau, WI - Armed Robbery
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Shoe Show - Ft Wayne, IN - Armed Robbery
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Stadium Food Mart - Mobile, AL - Armed Robbery
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Whataburger - Tucson, AZ - Armed Robbery/ 2 shots fired
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X-Mart - Bibb County, GA - Armed Robbery/ employee theft
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Z-Comm - Arlington, TX - Armed Robbery
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7-Eleven - Oak Park, MI - Armed Robbery
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