San Francisco lawmakers want to let city residents sue grocery stores
A pair of progressive San Francisco lawmakers are pushing a bill that would allow residents in the crime-ravaged city to sue grocery stores that close up shop if they don’t…
Kim Kardashian’s Skims leases space on NYC’s Fifth Avenue
Kim Kardashian’s popular shapewear brand Skims has leased a 20,000-square-foot space on New York City’s coveted Fifth Avenue for at least 75% less than what was paid by the last…
Dollar General drops self-checkout to reduce theft
Dollar General is pulling back on self-checkout as it tries to curtail retail theft across its stores. The company will remove self-checkout registers from 300 stores that have the biggest…
Build-A-Bear’s ‘after dark’ sexy animals sparks outrage
This is em-bear-assing. Build-A-Bear’s stuffed animals targeting “kidults” — with some dressed in bikinis and others wearing a Hugh Hefner-style robe while pouring champagne — has led some critics to…
New Macy’s CEO grabs reins amid takeover threats
Macy’s CEO Tony Spring will officially grab the reins on Sunday as the storied retailer faces slowing sales growth and takeover threats. Spring, 58, who has climbed the ladder at…
Louisiana sporting goods store employees terminated after chasing thief who stole firearm: report
Three employees at a sporting goods store in Louisiana were terminated from their jobs after attempting to stop a shoplifter who allegedly stole a pistol. Michelle Sutton, along with two…
81% of retailers charge fee to send back items
The days of shoppers sending back unwanted or ill-fitting items for free are basically over as the holiday gift-giving season gives way to the gift-returning season. More than four in…
Rite Aid barred from using facial recognition to ID shoplifters
Bankrupt pharmacy chain Rite Aid was banned from using facial recognition software for five years to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the technology falsely flagged thousands of customers as…
Black Friday spending hits online record, shoppers avoid crowds
Black Friday bargain hunters shattered online shopping records, with nearly $10 billion spent online as consumers desperate for deals largely opted to avoid chaotic crowds. Buyers spent a record $9.8…
Violent thefts at Target more than doubled this year: CEO
Thefts at Target have become increasingly violent and dangerous for staffers, the retail giant’s CEO told investors on Wednesday. Shoplifting that included “violence of threats of violence” surged 120% during…