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Reminder: Register to attend the
Retail Council of
Canada's LP Conference on
Sept. 29
 This
is a special reminder to register for the 2016 RCC Loss Prevention Conference.
Now more than ever, loss prevention & security are at front of mind for
retailers across Canada. With both digital and physical threats on the rise, it
is crucial to stay up to date on the latest trends, issues, threats and
strategies to combat crime and stay safe in the retail environment. This year's
event is taking place at the International Centre in Mississauga, ON on
September 29th. More information about the educational agenda, networking
opportunities and event details can be found at on the
conference website.
Also, the Retail Council of
Canada will be hosting its annual RCC Golf Tournament immediately after the Loss
Prevention Conference on September 30th. As a special benefit for all those who
register for the 2016 Loss Prevention Conference, we are giving you first crack
at signing up yourself or your foursome for this highly anticipated event! This
is your chance to get out of the office to experience top level retail LP
education, and then hit the links at Angus Glen Golf Course with your colleagues
from the retail Industry.
To register today for the
2016 Loss Prevention Conference on Sep 29,
click
here. If you plan to sign up a group of more than
three people, email
ktomlin@retailcouncil.org for information on additional discounts.
To sign up for the 2016 RCC Annual Golf Tournament on Sep 30,
click here. |
How the Internet of
Things is going to transform retail
The report-
Canada's Innovation
Landscape: Consumer & Commerce
outlines some of the
fastest growing industries in the country. One of the most-hyped but still
poorly understood technologies the report covers is the "Internet Of Things."
IoT technology is
"narrowing the gap between the physical
and digital worlds" and that "retailers are leveraging the enormous amount
of data being collected to connect with their consumers in real time, both
inside and outside of stores." canadianbusiness.com
Yorkdale job fair: Why 1,000 young people showed up
for 250 positions
It has not been a good summer for job seekers, especially young
ones, which might be why more than 1,000 people showed up Wednesday for a job
fair to fill 250 new positions at Yorkdale Shopping Centre.
The event happened the same week we learned that in July the
Canadian economy shed 71,400 full-time jobs - the biggest one-month decline
since 2011.
cbc.ca
Giant Tiger ready to expand
retail footprint after making its mark in small towns
The Ottawa-based retailer, with its trademark yellow branding,
currently operates 220 stores and has a goal of opening 10 to 15 new stores
every year for the next three to five years. As part of its expansion, the
company says it's looking for sites between 18,000 to 25,000 square feet in
communities where there's demand for Giant Tiger - including areas where there's
already a location.
financialpost.com
Canadian vending
machines to be fitted with mobile payment technology
The Canadian National Vending Alliance has announced that it
will partner with payments technology company PayRange to introduce mobile
payment options for Canadian vending machines, a move that is expected to
add extra revenue to the industry.
cantechletter.com
Montreal-based Rudsak
announces three new stores
 Maple
Ridge, BC: Two arrested, at least three injured in violent robbery
At least three people were
treated by paramedics Wednesday after being pepper-sprayed during an afternoon
robbery at a pawn shop in downtown Maple Ridge. Witnesses reported seeing a man,
believed to be a store employee, running with a sword after the suspects, who
wore hoods and had their faces covered.
The robbery occurred at Common
Exchange Pawnbroker. Two men shot pepper spray at the store staff, smashed glass
display cases, stole jewelry, then fled on food. An RCMP officer joined the
store employee in a chase of one of the culprits, and he was apprehended.
The second suspect was seen getting
into a dark-coloured car driven by a woman, and they drove away. A RCMP
helicopter joined the pursuit. A short time later, police said a female was
arrested in another Lower Mainland jurisdiction and police are linking her to
the crime. The second male suspect is still at large.
mapleridgenews.com
Hamilton, ON: $10K in merchandise stolen from local
fetish, clothing shop
Hamilton police are looking for two people they believe may have
been involved in the theft of $10,000 from a central Hamilton fetish and
clothing store. Police say that on July 25, someone entered the Dungeon Divas
shop on James Street South and stole a "large quantity of merchandise." On
Facebook, the store posted that about $10,000 in merchandise was taken.
In a news release, Hamilton police
wrote that a 31-year-old man was arrested in connection to the thefts. Police
have released photos of two other people investigators believe might have been
involved in the thefts.
cbc.ca
Victoria, BC: Mall theft
leads VicPD to $100k worth of stolen goods
Police were called to Hillside Mall after a man was seen grabbing
a carved wooden elephant from a store and running away with it. After watching
surveillance footage VicPD recognized the man as a prolific property offender.
With the help of Sidney RCMP, Victoria police found there were three individuals
involved, and discovered other stolen goods including a large number of dolls,
bedding linens, statues and electronics. The overall value of the stolen items
is estimated at around $100,000.
ctvnews.com
Halton Hills, ON: Man
charged in connection with $28,000 credit card fraud
A Toronto man is facing more than three-dozen charges after
allegedly racking up $28,000 on bogus credit cards at retail locations,
including some in Halton Hills. It is alleged that between May 19 and June 22,
the suspect attended retail locations not only in Halton, but throughout the GTA
and purchased merchandise using fraudulent credit card data.
theifp.ca
Grande
Prairie: RCMP ask for help identifying arson suspect they arrested a week
ago
Grande Prairie RCMP are hoping the public
can help identify a man arrested in connection with a number of offences,
including burning down a family's home. Grande Prairie RCMP put out an
appeal to identify a man seen filling up a jerry can at a local convenience
store. Canadian law allows for a person to be charged even if their identity
is in question, as long as the person's identity can be proven at trial by
other means, including DNA testing or eyewitness accounts.
edmontonjournal.com
UPDATE: St. John's, NL:
Man slapped with 40 charges after five robberies in a week
Windsor, ON: Police search
for knife-wielding Little Caesars robber
Orillia, ON: Police seek
man after Walmart theft
Robberies & Burglaries
Common Exchange Pawnbroker -
Maple Ridge, BC
Little Caesars - Windsor, ON
Remedy's Rx Drug - Keene, ON
Timmy's - Victoria, BC
Unnamed Business - St.
John's, NL
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