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Checkpoint Systems, Inc. v. Castleton Enterprises

Checkpoint Systems filed a federal lawsuit on 01/19/2010 charging Castleton Enterprises with publishing harmful information in books and websites that caused a significant downgrade in checkpoints credibility and product worthiness. The complaint also charges Defendant(s) with using unfair trade practices, copyright infringement, and other violations. Counsel for Checkpoint alleged that Defendants misuse of sensitive information compromised security products, and caused serious economic harm to their client's...Read more»

Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) Devices May Cause Serious

Injury or Potential Death...

The real risk for potential death and serious injury comes for people with implants or body aids, such as pacemakers, implanted pumps of any kind, or implants made of metal. In these cases, the health effects can be quite severe. It is important to make sure to talk about the risks with your physician if you are wearing any of these items. It is also a smart idea for you to Not stay between the detectors for long periods, and to avoid exposure to EAS devices as much as possible. Read more»

The Shoplifting Epidemic: How Safe is Your Business?

While merchants struggle to combat the problem by adopting the latest technologies to prevent theft, in reality the issue is the psychology of thieves. For every new theft prevention technology there is a clever thief ready to conquer it. Ultimately, merchants must match wits with mindsets entirely different from their own because the truth is, most thefts are stimulated by the rush of success the thief feels when getting away with a crime. Read more»

Fewer retailers are expecting return fraud rates to increase this holiday season, thanks in part to enhanced return policies and requiring identification when receipts are not present during the return process. According to NRF's annual Return Fraud Survey released today, the retail industry will lose an estimated $3.48 billion to return fraud last holiday season, down from $3.73 billion in 2010. Read more»

The Retailers Report

• State Senate Approves Tax Relief For Chicago Exchanges, Sears
• The Limited gives stores a new look
• Walmart one-ups others with Black Friday doorbusters the night before
• Can a Small Retailer Compete Online With the Big Boys?