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Canada's Shopify - Driving Omni-channel retailing
The Ottawa-based company is launching a comprehensive system
that allows retailers to run their entire operation, from
cash register to inventory management to online storefront,
from an iPad. Shopify attracted tens of thousands of
retailers by offering a system that allows users to set up
web-based store fronts in minutes. The distinction between
online, mobile and bricks-and-mortar retailing shouldn’t
exist,” Shopify chief platform officer Harley Finkelstein
said of Shopify POS, which launches Wednesday. “Our view of
the future of retail is that it’s the consumer’s choice,
how, where and what you want to buy. In five years, this
will be the norm.” (Source
theglobeandmail.com)
Police add high-tech tools to prevent truck cargo theft in
partnership with Verisk's CargotNet CORNWALL,
Ontario – Police have teamed up with Verisk Crime Analytics
(VCA) to form a new strategic alliance against truck cargo
and equipment thefts. Police officers will use Verisk's
CargoNet and the National Equipment Register (NER) to foil
criminal activity targeted to transport trucks and
distribution warehouses. Given the volume of trucking
activity in Cornwall due to the number of distribution
centers, it makes this a logical partnership to enter into
from a police perspective," said Cornwall police Sgt. Shawn
White, in a statement. The newly acquired cargo theft
analytics tools provide a free service that gives police
access to investigative support through the 24-hour CargoNet
and NER operations centres. (Source
cornwallseawaynews.com)
Montreal skimmer busted with 6 credit card skimming devices
A Montreal man has been arrested by Niagara Regional Police
for possession of credit card skimming devices and identity
theft. On Thursday police began an investigation regarding a
male who was suspected of placing skimming devices on ATMs
in Niagara Falls. The male was captured on video
surveillance installing the devices. A few hours later the
same male was seen by a witness and followed to a hotel in
Niagara Falls. Police discovered a total of six skimming
devices, computer equipment used to forge credit cards and
stolen credit card data. (Source
wellandtribune.ca)
RCMP discover skimming device in Cochrane fast food
restaurant RCMP say they have discovered a
sophisticated credit/debit skimming device at a fast food
restaurant in Cochrane. Officials haven’t said when the
device was discovered or which eatery it was found at, but
say at least 130 people were victims of fraud or attempted
fraud. RCMP are warning the public to protect themselves
from credit and debit fraud by always covering their PIN,
and never using a key pad if it looks compromised or
strange. (Source
globalnews.ca)
ORC Family busted in connection with $750,000 gift-card
scam in Toronto, Canada Three members of an
Aurora family have been charged in connection with a
$750,000 gift card fraud scam targeting major retailers
across the Greater Toronto Area. York Regional Police
say their investigation began in June 2013 after they
received complaints from loss prevention officers that
the family was using fraudulent cards to make large
purchases. Investigators say the family allegedly used
fake credit cards to buy gift cards at major retailers
and then resold the items online. A search warrant was
executed on July 18 at the family’s home where police
seized merchandise, jewelry, cash and equipment used to
manufacture fake IDs. Zeba Chaudhry, 49, Hasan Chaudhry,
21, and Waleed Chaudhry, 24, have been charged with
fraud over $5,000, fraud under $5,000, possession of
property obtained by crime, use of credit card data and
possession of credit card data. The value of the fraud
may be higher as the investigation is ongoing.
(Source
globalnews.ca)
Retail Fast Facts: August 2013
Highlights:
Total monthly retail sales changed by 0.5 per cent over the
comparable month last year.
Total sales excluding food, automotive and gasoline changed
by -0.5 per cent over the comparable month last year.
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retailcouncil.org) |
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