New ORC Laws Rolled Out in Nine States Since 2022
Retailers are shaping a wave of laws to crack down on organized theft - here's how they do it

Nine states have passed new laws cracking down on organized retail theft and Congress is considering federal action.  Read more

 

Are Employee Theft & Self-Checkout the Real Culprits?
Retailers say organized theft is biting into profits, but internal issues may really be to blame

Companies are quick to blame organized theft for shrink losses, but behind closed doors the parallel issues of employee theft and self checkout are their primary focus areas, experts say.  Read more

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'Stores Simply Feel Less Safe'
New York Times Opinion: What We Lose to Shoplifting

In the years after the assault weapons ban went into effect, the number of deaths from mass shootings fell.  Read more

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D.C. Stores Facing Pressure to Close Over Theft Surge
Shoplifting pressure threatens to shutter Washington, D.C. grocery store, turn area into food desert

Concerns are growing in Washington, D.C. about some major grocery stores being able to keep their doors open due to shoplifting.  Read more

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Theft Data is Hard to Come By
Companies say organized retail crime is on the rise, but there's no data to prove it

Retail theft is real and causes major issues for businesses, but companies are not required to report data on how it is affecting them and it is nearly impossible to verify their claims.  Read more

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'Open Season' on Retail Security Guards 
Owner of security firm involved in two recent shootings speaks out

He says the two incidents are proof that criminals are brazen enough to steal even in the presence of guards.  Read more

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NY Gov Facing More Pressure to Sign ORC Bill
Oneida County officials urge actions from Hochul to stop retail theft

The legislation, which has been passed by the Senate and Assembly, establishes the New York State Organized Retail Crime Task Force.  Read more