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- Retail Rundown 9.1.25
Retail Rundown 9.1.25
 | A shocking video shows a Walmart employee being swarmed and beaten by a mob of at least five individuals inside an Indianapolis store. The attack reportedly stemmed from an earlier altercation over a receipt. The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries, and police are working to identify the suspects. This violent act has sparked renewed concern about rising retail aggression and the safety of frontline workers. |
 | A shoplifting attempt at a Washington, D.C. Safeway turned violent when the suspect slashed a store employee with a hatchet while stealing meat and ice cream. The suspect fled the scene but left behind a trail of chaos, prompting a police investigation. The brazen attack highlights the growing threat of violence in routine retail theft. Officials are urging the public to help identify the attacker. |
 | Gunfire erupted at a Sheboygan grocery store, leaving one man injured and three suspects behind bars. The victim was hospitalized, and police swiftly apprehended the suspects following a targeted investigation. Authorities believe the incident was not random, suggesting possible gang or personal ties. The shooting has left the community rattled as calls for enhanced store security grow louder. |
 | A sophisticated retail theft ring in San Francisco has led to federal charges for multiple suspects accused of stealing and fencing millions in merchandise. The group allegedly hit major retailers and resold stolen goods through online platforms and shell businesses. This takedown is part of a broader crackdown on organized retail crime. Federal agents say it’s just one piece of a nationwide retail theft epidemic. |
 | A new lawsuit alleges that a security guard used excessive force by shooting an unarmed man over a minor shoplifting accusation. The incident left the victim with life-threatening injuries and sparked outrage over private security accountability. The suit claims the guard escalated the situation without justification. It adds fuel to the national debate over use-of-force standards in retail environments. |
TalkLP podcast host Amber Bradley chats with Jason Cornewell, Director of Global Supply Chain Loss Prevention and Operations at Finish Line/JD Sports North America talk creative financing for critical technology tools, health lifecycles, using tech to speak the business language, “high heat product,” smoke systems tying into a VMS, and more!
Take a listen to this industry veteran’s creative solutions for in-store theft and why it’s so important to partner with solution providers with open APIs (like March Networks)….oh, and a bonus: you HAVE to hear his “best career” advice ever – it’s tweetable…(or X-able)? Jason also talks about the 2 types of power in the world and why you should care about what type YOU have as a professional.
To learn more and schedule a demo with March Networks here.
 15 arrested as part of Arlington’s targeted enforcement effort to stop retail theft Authorities in Arlington County, Virginia, are stepping up efforts to address a rise in retail theft in the area. Related stories Increase in organized retail theft crews targeting Tysons mall DC police seek suspects in ‘disturbing’ Navy Yard retail theft, assault DC area experiencing increase in retail theft. For small stores, it’s not just business — it’s personal On Aug. 22, a targeted enforcement effort in Pentagon City resulted in the arrests of 15 suspects, who were charged with a total of 15 felony and 30 misdemeanor offenses. |  Walmart's Self-Checkout Dilemma: Security Measures Surge as Theft and Customer Frustration Mount Walmart, a titan of retail known for its operational efficiencies, finds itself at a pivotal juncture. The retailer’s widespread adoption of self checkout systems, initially designed to streamline customer experiences and reduce labor costs, is now under intense scrutiny. What was once praised as a forward thinking move has revealed serious challenges. A noticeable surge in theft, paired with growing dissatisfaction from both customers and employees, has forced Walmart to rethink how this technology fits into its future. |  Tackling the Biggest Retail Cybercriminal Threats: Scattered Spider and Beyond Organized crime groups pose a significant threat to the retail sector by exploiting system vulnerabilities to gain access to sensitive customer information and disrupt business operations. These groups engage in a variety of illicit activities, including ransomware attacks, data breaches, and payment card fraud, all aimed at financial gain. The rise of malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platforms has further exacerbated this threat, enabling even less technically skilled criminals to launch sophisticated attacks with relative ease. |
Scaling and Innovating QSR Operations: How Whataburger Leveraged OpenEye Cloud Video
With a history spanning seventy-five years, fast-food chain Whataburger has gone from a single restaurant in Corpus Christi, Texas, to over one thousand restaurants nationwide. They’ve worked closely with OpenEye over the years to meet their needs, leveraging OpenEye Web Services (OWS) to strengthen their loss prevention efforts, improve workplace operations, and provide an enhanced dining experience for their customers.
Register for OpenEye’s webinar to hear from Whataburger as they discuss what led them to OpenEye, how OWS helped Whataburger meet the various surveillance needs of their organization, as well as Whataburger’s future plans with OpenEye, and how they plan to use OWS to support growth.
US retailers face instability as court strikes down tariffs A recent ruling by a federal appeals court has invalidated the Trump administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose increased tariffs, a decision that has significant implications for the retail sector. On August 29, 2025, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a lower court’s decision, concluding that the tariffs imposed under the IEEPA exceeded the authority granted to the President. | Food Service, Retail Workers Attacked A restaurant employee washing catering equipment was attacked in broad daylight last week in a Cleveland alleyway, officials said. Attacks on food service workers and retail workers have been prevalent since the Covid-19 pandemic and continue to happen across the country. In Cleveland, video surveillance showed an employee of Sausalito on Ninth employee pressure washing catering equipment around 3:15 on August 27. | A Verizon Reseller Employee Scams A Customer, Fueling Outrage And Raising Questions About Carrier Accountability The telecommunication service provider seem to be in hot water over their changing strategies, prices, and unexpected shifts. It also highlights a bigger problem in the telecom sector: third-party stores being identical to corporate-owned Verizon stores, making it nearly impossible for customers to spot any differences. Because of this, many retailers have been taking advantage, with employees resorting to fraudulent techniques. |
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Surveillance video captures thieves robbing armored truck at Whitehaven Kroger A group of thieves robbed an armored truck outside of a Kroger in Whitehaven, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). MPD said the armed robbery happened at a Kroger on Shelby Drive around 11 a.m. According to police, when an armored truck messenger exited through the back of the truck, a black Nissan Murano pulled behind it. Video obtained by FOX13 shows two people in all-black clothing standing outside of the truck while another person jumps out of the back of the vehicle. | Inventory can be a retailer’s biggest asset or crippling liability Brick and mortar retailers are constantly fighting to accurately align stock with fluctuating demand. But the reality of modern business is that shorter product life cycles, ever-growing variety, and unpredictable factors like pandemics, tariff spikes, and shifting consumer trends make inventory forecasting harder than ever. Indeed, optimistic forecasting and ambitious business objectives are always in tension with prudent inventory management. That conflict only worsens when economies waver and past inventory plans fall out of alignment with current needs. |  |
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