organized retail crime

Shoppers fearful of crime at retail locations

A recent nationwide survey by Flock Safety and Zencity reveals a significant shift in consumer behavior due to escalating concerns over organized retail crime. Approximately one-third of consumers see crime at retail locations as a serious issue, prompting many to alter their shopping habits.

The survey highlights that 58% of shoppers now prefer online shopping to avoid potential in-store crime incidents. Furthermore, among those who have witnessed retail crime firsthand, 63% are more inclined...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/shoppers-fearful-of-crime-at-retail-locations

Election 2024: US lawmakers who support freight fraud initiatives

Over the past few years, growing threats in the freight and retail sectors prompted lawmakers to propose legislation targeting freight fraud and organized retail crime (ORC). 

With increased incidents of organized theft along supply chain routes and sophisticated retail crime schemes, these legislative efforts seek to secure the movement of goods and support law enforcement in tackling these crimes.

Related: How freight fraud became the perfect crime

Two key bills, the Safeguarding Our Supply...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/election-2024-us-lawmakers-who-support-freight-fraud-initiatives

Echo exec meets Mexico challenges with integrated logistics model

The Stockout Show: Logistics challenges abound in Mexico

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On Monday’s The Stockout show, Grace Sharkey and I interviewed Troy Ryley, president, Mexico, at Echo Global Logistics. Ryley joined Echo in his current role 10 months ago with the objective of turning a basic truck brokerage model into an integrated logistics model. What that means is he intends for Echo to serve as a single point of accountability to shippers – one that is well equipped to handle the many challenges that...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/echo-exec-meets-mexico-challenges-with-integrated-logistics-model

Members of Congress call for establishing center to fight retail crime

In response to the rising threat of organized retail crime, U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, recently led a bipartisan initiative urging the Department of Homeland Security to intensify its efforts in combating these sophisticated criminal enterprises.

A letter sent last week, signed by a diverse group of 85 lawmakers and addressed to acting Director Patrick Lechleitner of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Executive Associate Director Katrina Berger of Homeland Security Investigations...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/members-of-congress-call-for-establishing-center-to-fight-retail-crime