Organized Retail Theft news and trends

Locking Up Retail Items Doesn’t Always Stop Theft, and It’s a Worldwide Worry
Retail // October 03, 2023

Retail crime isn’t solely affecting the United States; it’s also a burgeoning concern on the other side of the Atlantic.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail Theft Costs US Merchants Like Walmart and Target $100 Billion a Year
Retail // August 22, 2023

“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.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Skims Plans Global Expansion With Inaugural Flagship Stores Amid Retail Challenges 
Retail // June 29, 2023

Skims, a brand created by Kim Kardashian that specializes in underwear, loungewear and shapewear, is gearing up to establish its inaugural permanent stores in the coming year, as part of its expansion into both domestic and international retail markets.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

Hill Hearing Spotlights Retail Theft’s Wide-Ranging Impact on Merchants, Communities 
Retail // June 13, 2023

Call it the silent killer — of merchants’ bottom lines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

Interviews & Exclusives
Target’s New Strategy? Locking Up Essentials, Letting Luxury Loose

October 09, 2023
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 products. From groceries to clothing and electronics, these big format retailers provide a one-stop seamless shopping experience.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy […]

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Nordstrom Closes San Francisco Stores as Foot Traffic Falls

May 04, 2023
Nordstrom is reportedly shuttering two of its San Francisco stores amid declining foot traffic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]