An integral aspect of the retail cycle, returns have surged in recent years with the growth of online channels. However, accompanying this increase in returns...
As retailers look for new ways to save on labor, the disadvantages of going all in on self-checkout are coming to light, with Five Below...
Dollar General is cutting back on its offering of self-checkout options, saying it is doing so to improve the customer experience and to reduce inventory shrink....
Last year saw several retailers report that their profits were being hurt by “shrink.” That’s the industry term for lost inventory due to a variety...
Why do so many shoppers like Target or Walmart? For some, it’s considered a nearby oasis that offers affordable prices on a diverse range of...
Retail crime isn’t solely affecting the United States; it’s also a burgeoning concern on the other side of the Atlantic. On Sunday (Oct 1), 88...
The intersection of technology, social dynamics and economic factors has created an environment where theft — both individual and organized — has proliferated. And H&M...
Shoppers are exercising increased prudence in terms of nonessential expenditures. This trend is a hot topic within the retail sector, from everyday grocery shopping to...
“It’s more than shoplifting. It’s organized retail theft,” PYMNTS said at the end of May and it’s an issue that lives on. U.S. retailers are still...