Vancouver retailers applaud anti-theft task force amid ‘egregious’ shoplifting spike
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It’s been a couple weeks since over 40,000 retail industry leaders convened in New York City for NRF: Retail’s Big Show, the event that has consistently been on the pulse of the changing retail landscape, offering invaluable insights and serving as a c…
Updated Feb. 14: The previously announced (see original story…
Technological innovations have transformed our retail experience. The impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, IoT, and mobility are significantly improving the customer experience, while at the same time…
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Selling miniature replicas to unsuspecting shoppers:
Online marketplaces sell tiny pink cowboy hats. They also sell miniature pencil sharpeners, palm-size kitchen utensils, scaled-down books and camping chairs so small they evoke the Stonehenge scene in “This Is Spinal Tap.” Many of the minuscule objects aren’t clearly advertised.
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But there is no doubt some online sellers deliberately trick customers into buying smaller and often cheaper-to-produce items, Witcher said. Common tactics include displaying products against a white background rather than in room sets or on models, or photographing items with a perspective that makes them appear bigger than they really are. Dimensions can be hidden deep in the product description, or not included at all…
By Deeba Ahmed
Hundreds of impacted retailers could not process payments, complete orders, or trade online due to the attack on Swan Retail.
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Ottawa’s corporate-ethics watchdog announced an investigation into Ralph Lauren over the alleged use of forced labour in its supply chains, while putting a mining firm on notice.
The study shows attackers are using more bots and doing more sophisticated phishing exploits and server attacks, especially targeting retail.
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Louis Vuitton joins other luxury brands embracing South Korean pop culture, as it brings a runway show to the country for the first time.
By Deeba Ahmed
The hackers managed to access the retailer’s current and former employees’ information, including names, dates of birth, addresses, and national insurance numbers.
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