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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 event and registration can be found at the
conference website.
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Canadian Police Association Endorses
Citizen-Monitoring Law
The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) has passed a resolution
mandating the group advocate for a law that would force people to provide
electronic passwords to police with judge's consent.
CACP President Chief Clive
Weighill and Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau, noted the reasons behind
the decision.
"Police services across the world are facing new challenges
and threats related to technological developments and the criminal
innovation that has ensued," said Bordeleau. "[We are looking for] a way
forward that helps us fuse traditional policing with modern day
cyber-activity."
In Canada, the recent Osterman
Research Study reported that 44 of 125
Canadian companies interviewed
suffered a ransomware attack in the past 12
months of which 33 of the victims paid a ransom that was between $1,000 and
$50,000 in order to regain stolen data.
But Jacob Ginsberg, senior
director of
Echoworx, told Infosecurity that a
law of this nature would remove protection and privacy from law abiding
citizens. infosecurity-magazine.com
Saskatchewan Liquor and
Gaming Authority (SLGA) Notifies 170 Store Employees of Layoffs
In November 2015, the Sask. Party government said it would
convert 40 government liquor stores to private liquor retailers. The plan
also calls for a dozen new private stores. "In most circumstances, we won't
be closing any of our stores until the private operator is ready to open
their store."
cbc.ca
Performance Sports Group
under investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
This week, the company said it has initiated an internal
investigation into its books and has delayed filing its audited year-end
financial results. But its loan agreements require the company to submit its
statements by Aug. 15, raising questions as to whether it will default on
its debt.
In a bid to slash costs, PSG has reduced the size of its work
force by 15 per cent and started to restructure the organization. Chief
executive officer Kevin Davis left the company in March, and the share price
has fallen 83 per cent so far this year.
theglobeandmail.com
Canada Retail Sales Edge
Down in June
Canadian retail sales fell
unexpectedly in June due to weaker sales at food, beverage and general
merchandise stores. The value of retail sales fell 0.1% in June to a
seasonally adjusted 44.14 billion Canadian dollars ($34.57 billion),
Statistics Canada said Friday.
wsj.com
Canada, Wal-Mart's
comp's up 1.1% Q2 - Positive 9 Straight Quarters
Aritzia Files for
Toronto IPO
London marijuana
dispensary raided six days after opening
Starting Next Week, Canadian Push Will Appear
on Wednesdays Only
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