Podcasts about retail crime

A new report from Retail NZ has revealed the state of retail crime in New Zealand - 99% of the membership of Retail NZ has experienced some form of crime or antisocial behaviour in 2023/24, that's up from 93% the year prior. I remember thinking that's a lot, National want to be working on that because they were very strong in opposition and in the election campaign saying they were going to get tough on retail crime – it seems to have got worse. It ranges from credit card fraud, shoplifting, threatening behaviour, criminal damage, or physical assault. Retail NZ's membership recorded 140,746 incidents of retail crime over that period. What I find really interesting from the report is that almost 40% of those retail crimes were not reported to police. There were a range of reasons why respondents didn't report to police. Apparently it was because of low value items not being worth the effort, the retailer discovered the offence too late, or they dealt with it directly. There were also concerns that what was the point? What was the point of telling the police? Nothing's going to happen. I would love to know from retailers at what point do you give up caring? 40% of retail crimes are not reported to police. That's a hell of a lot. When do you reach the stage of simply shrugging your shoulders and saying, what are you going to do about it? Have you become so inured to retail crime, to abusive language, to people just putting something in their pocket or putting something in their bag and walking out, you're like, well another day? I remember Chris Quinn from Foodstuffs when we were talking about people walking out with trolleys full of groceries. And I said, well, why don't you put in the measures that people have told me about overseas, where you scan your receipt and then the gates open, and your trolley and you, can walk out. If you don't have a receipt, the gates don't open – make it jolly hard to walk out with a trolley full of groceries. He said, I just don't think the public could put up with that. Yeah, we would, wouldn't we? I thought that was a really defeatist attitude. He said, you know, the majority shouldn't be punished for the minor, obviously, but I mean that is the way society works. We have rules and legislation to cater to the numpties and the low lifes and the stupid and the criminal. I personally don't mind putting my receipt to a scanner and having the gates open if it means that some arrogant arse is prevented from walking out with a trolley full of groceries and sticking two fingers to us all. I really don't mind. It would be minimal in terms of hassle, in terms of hold up. The same would be true of many retail security measures. It makes more sense to have security measures in shops and supermarkets than it does at the airport. Me taking my boots off does not help us find the Malaysian Airlines plane that crashed. It makes more sense to me to be held up slightly at the supermarket, ever so slightly if it means that people aren't getting away with it. They seem to take great delight in it, and that's what annoys me. We've got to have a zero tolerance policy to this sort of retail crime. And that means you and I have to be part of the solution. It's not just retailers, it's not just police that are going to make a difference. It's when you and I are willing to accept a little bit of inconvenience to tell the toerags and the freeloaders and the criminals that up with this we will no longer put. Draw a line in the sand and for once let the good guys prevail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A West Auckland butcher says a lot of shoplifting is too small to bother reporting. A Retail NZ survey has found 40 percent of retail crime goes unreported. Butcher Reuben Sharples says for small amounts it's not worth the hassle to get CCTV footage together to send police. He says they only report on bigger robberies, which get a bigger police response. "We've had break-ins, we've had thousands...around Christmas time, I had 4,000 turkeys stolen." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VTEX: https://vtex.com---In this episode, I sit down with Lindsay Haselhurst, Chief Operating Officer at Currys, to unpack what it really takes to lead transformation at scale in one of the UK's largest retailers. From navigating Brexit and pandemic-era supply chain chaos to pioneering innovation in re-commerce, 3D printing, and customer-centric operations, Lindsay shares a masterclass in operational excellence and people-first leadership. We dive into how Currys is building a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, why Right First Time is more than just a KPI, and how profit and purpose can (and must) go hand in hand. If you love a good leadership lesson, this episode is unmissable.Lindsay will be speaking at Shoptalk Europe, our partner for this Europe's Retail Evolution series, and you can get discounted tickets on the links below:

An invaluable tool to prevent retail crime or an invasion of privacy that can be used to track you without your consent? Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith wants to allow the use of facial recognition technology in the fight against retail crime, despite acknowledging 'tensions' with people's right to privacy. Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young explains how this technology gathers data to prevent retail crime - as well as the risks that come with this method. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Read Hayes, criminologist and director of the Loss Prevention Research Council, explains how location technology is helping businesses understand and tackle retail crime.

In this episode of the Retail Crime Intelligence Podcast, Sean Sportun, Chair of Toronto Crime Stoppers, sits down with Jon Briegel, Senior Retail Partnerships Manager at Auror, to discuss the rising threat of organized retail crime (ORC) in Canada. They explore why collaboration, data, and public awareness are essential to combating ORC.Sean shares his insights from the front lines, highlighting how organized theft is driving up shrink and putting communities and employees at risk. He and Jon also discuss the link between property crime and violent crime and the changes needed in retail operations to tackle this growing issue.In this episode, you'll learn about:The challenges retailers face when combating ORC in CanadaThe role of data in identifying and solving retail crime problems  How community education can help disrupt the stolen goods supply chainJump into the conversation:(00:00) Introducing Sean Sportun(02:03) The growing issue of retail crime in Canada (09:45) Why law enforcement alone can't solve ORC(13:12) Buyer beware: health and legal risks of stolen goods(14:59) Combatting ORC through data, analytics, and collaborationResources:Jon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-briegel-b7922040/ Sean's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seansportun/Understand the latest organized retail crime trends: https://www.auror.co/retail-crime-insights-report Learn more about organized retail crime: https://www.auror.co/organized-retail-crimeToronto Crime Stopper's website: https://www.222tips.com/

In the latest episode of The Food Professor Podcast, we dive into a wide range of topics, from international trade tensions to the evolving role of social media in the culinary world. We kick off the episode with the announcement that Canada will be the country of honour at the SIAL Food Innovation Show, reflecting on the importance of celebrating Canadian food and innovation during shifting global dynamics.We then turn our attention to the pork industry in Canada, discussing recent geopolitical issues that have led to uncertainty, including tensions with China and auto tariffs from the United States. Sylvain shares insights from his recent talk at the Ontario Pork Convention, where industry stakeholders expressed concerns over market volatility and the potential impact of reduced Chinese pork imports. He discusses how pork producers hope to leverage domestic barbecue season to boost sales, given the rising costs of beef and poultry.Michael and Sylvain also reflect on the political landscape in Canada as an election approaches, discussing how the changing dynamics between the Liberals and Conservatives could impact the agriculture and food sectors. They touch on recent poll swings and analyze the political strategies shaping the campaigns, particularly how geopolitical leadership and dealing with major global players like Trump and China have become central issues.The conversation shifts to business strategy as they discuss Unilever's management challenges with the Ben & Jerry brand, examining how corporate culture clashes between activism and profitability affect the company's public image. The hosts debate whether it was ever a good idea for Unilever to acquire such a distinctively activist brand and speculate on how the unfolding lawsuits might play out.We also discuss the Loblaw body cam pilot project, aimed at enhancing security amid rising organized retail crime. Michael explains the strategic reasons behind implementing body cams, emphasizing the dual purpose of evidence collection and deterrence. Sylvain shares his perspective on the ethical considerations and how other retailers might respond if the initiative proves successful.Finally, the episode's highlight features a captivating interview with Chef Tuệ Nguyễn, celebrated chef, cultural storyteller, and viral content creator. Tuệ, the visionary behind ĐiĐi in Los Angeles and the cookbook Ði Ăn, shares her journey from Vietnam to LA, building her culinary brand and amassing over 1.3 million followers. She discusses authenticity and creativity at the heart of her success and how social media has played a crucial role in driving her restaurant's popularity.This episode delivers a balanced blend of current food industry insights, retail crime analysis, and an inspiring chef's story, making it a must-listen for food enthusiasts and industry professionals.RC Showhttps://www.rcshow.com/https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/di-an-the-salty-sour-sweet-and-spicy-flavors-of-vietnamese-cooking-with-twaydabae-a-cookbook/9781668003800.html The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Tune in to this insightful episode of Retail Therapy as Andy White, CEO of AusPayNet, discusses the growing challenge of online fraud and digital scams.  With over 25 years of international experience, Andy dives deep into the state of retail crime in the digital realm, sharing valuable insights on how retailers, from large to small, can protect themselves from phishing, card fraud, and email compromise. Key topics covered: How Australian retailers are being targeted Practical advice to safeguard against fraud AusPayNet's efforts in tackling phone spoofing and digital crime Future trends in online fraud Whether you're a retailer or consumer, this episode is packed with valuable advice to help you navigate the digital landscape more safely. Listen now to hear Andy's expert insights.

Retail crime is on the rise, impacting businesses, employees, and communities—but what can be done to combat it? Joining the conversation is Helen Dickinson, CEO of the British Retail Consortium, who has been at the forefront of advocating for safer retail environments. With a deep understanding of policy, regulation, and industry challenges, Helen is working to address the growing crisis of retail crime in the UK. In this episode, Helen shares insights into: The alarming rise in retail violence and theft across the UK The financial and emotional toll on businesses and employees What's driving the increase in retail crime Effective strategies and technologies to combat crime How retailers and authorities can collaborate for better protection The push for stronger retail protection laws in the UK Whether global collaboration is the key to tackling retail crime A must-listen for retailers, policymakers, and anyone invested in safer shopping environments.

Retailers say Gardaí need to do more to tackle anti-social behaviour. A survey by Excel Recruitment found shops want to see more urgency in tackling rising crime levels, including bringing in Anti-Social Behaviour Orders or ASBOs, and increasing funding for CCTV schemes. CSO figures for July to September last year show robberies from shops are up 10 per cent nationally on 2023 levels, while here in Clare, shop theft was the second most common type of offence, though figures remained relatively static in 2024, compared to the same period of the previous year, with 164 instances recorded. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Flora Crowe, of Crowe's Gala in Sixmilebridge and Patrick Bourke Photo(C): Animaflora from Getty Images Pro via canva

Retail crime is on the rise, but what can be done to stop it? In this episode of the Retail Therapy Podcast, we hear from Peter Price AM, CEO of Crime Stoppers, about the latest crime trends and strategies for prevention.  With decades of experience in crime prevention, including working with INTERPOL and the White House on cybersecurity, Peter shares his insights on tackling theft, fraud, and youth crime in retail. He also discusses how retailers can keep their staff and businesses safe.  Key insights from the episode include:  The biggest challenges in retail crime today Emerging crime trends that retailers need to watch How Crime Stoppers and the ARA are working together to combat crime Best practices for preventing theft and protecting staff What needs to be done to curb youth crime in retail  Retail crime affects everyone, but knowledge is power. Tune in to gain expert advice on crime prevention strategies that work. 

A silver-lining in otherwise bleak retail crime numbers. Data gathered by retail crime reporting software Auror shows the number of events with weapons in 2024 was 10% higher than 2023. It shows threatening and violent behaviour similarly increased. But Auror Chief Executive Phil Thomson says New Zealand's still doing better than some other countries. He told Mike Hosking the unfortunate part is that this is happening across every retail store, and it's the frontline retail workers being threatened. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is Mike Matta, Co-founder and CEO of Solink. Solink is a cloud video security and analytics platform that works with your existing cameras, access controls, and operational technologies like POS and labor management, helping you modernize and improve security and operations without costly upgrades. Mike joins today's show to discuss how AI-driven video data is helping retailers mitigate risk, improve loss prevention strategies, and drive operational efficiencies. Today's episode is part of a special series on driving video security in retail through data sponsored by Solink. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at emerj.com/ad1.

There are efforts for a bigger crackdown on retail crime here and across the country. Attorney General William Tong is co-leading a 38-state and territory bipartisan coalition urging Congress to take action against the increase of these crimes. Attorney General William Tong gave us the details of this action and an idea of how big the problem is. Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

Well, after a spirited discussion yesterday on the potential changes to the laws around citizen's arrests, the press conference announced the actual changes. They are amending the Crimes Act so that citizens can intervene to stop any crimes act events at any time of the day, requiring that a person making an arrest contact police and follow police instructions. Clarifying that restraint can be used when reasonable when making an arrest and changing the defensive property provisions to the Crimes Act so it's clear that reasonable force may be used. Almost immediately, a wide range of groups and organisations slammed the proposals. The Police Association says the changes are highly risky and could have unintended consequences. Police Association President Chris Cahill told Mike Hosking this morning that the reforms are risky and unnecessary, and says it's not worth getting hurt or even killed for a few bucks or some ciggies. “I mean, look at dairies for instance, they don't have security guards, and they have shopkeepers and family people, and there's going to be an expectation that they do it, especially if they're working for some boss who thinks they should do it. But even security guards, you look at some of these security guards – they're not really highly trained they're not highly equipped. To think of police officers, we've got all the equipment, all the training, still get assaulted every day, some really seriously. So, I don't mean to be the humbug. I get why people think on the face of it, a good idea, but when you peel it back, it's pretty risky stuff.” Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young said member businesses had “grave fears” about the proposals. “The great majority of members we have consulted have made it clear that only police should have powers to detain offenders”, she said. “Most retailers train their staff to prioritise their own safety rather than try to recover stolen goods. We cannot condone retail workers putting themselves into dangerous and volatile situations”. The Employers and Manufacturers Association said business owners were being encouraged to put themselves and their staff in harm's way. They fear it will lead to an escalation in violence – if an offender believes they'll be met with aggression, they'll come prepared. “Far from discouraging thefts or aggression and retail workplaces”, the EMA says, they believe this will result in “swarming behaviour in which a number of offenders will be present to create numerical superiority, those are outcomes no one wants”. Goes without saying that the unions and Labour hate the proposals. To me, what is really alarming is the group that LOVES the idea of beefed up powers for citizens. Do you know who LOVES the idea? Destiny Church. Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki says he's “excited” to receive “increased powers to police, where law and order has failed”. If Tamaki wants something, I don't. The idea of his boofheads going around deciding what's right and what's wrong and who's a criminal who's not gives me the heebies. But the thing that gets me is, did the government not ask the police, and Retail NZ, and the EMA whether they wanted to increase the powers of citizen's arrest? Call me naive, and in fact you did yesterday, and in fact I accept that I was, but I would have thought that before you set up a working group, that the working group was as a result of Retail NZ, and the EMA, and the police, and the dairy owners saying we really need to do something about these citizen's arrest powers? We really need to beef them up. I would have thought that it would have the support of Retail NZ and the EMA and all these pivotal groups that are actually involved at the coal face. If they say no, no thanks very much, leave it to the police, and the police say no, no, we're highly trained and we still get hurt, imagine what can happen to people who don't have the training and don't have the equipment, who did they ask before they set this up? Who wants this apart from Destiny Church? Which really, as I say, puts the heebies up me.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trick, and we fail it virtually every time, is not to get bogged down in the minutiae. There aren't prizes for coming up with dumb scenarios to try and catch the idea out. Amending the law to allow greater use of locals to grab a scumbag and hold them till the coppers arise is a good, and welcome, idea. If the Government is making tangible and positive progress anywhere, it's on the crime front. More people are in jail, more people are being rounded up, more of us feel safe, the police feel better about doing their job, or being allowed to do their job, and the citizens arrest news is merely adding to that progress. Coming up with scenarios about criminals bringing bigger weapons to robberies won't happen, the same way we haven't seen the gangs give the bird to the coppers over patches. At the Prime Minister's press conference this week with Paul Goldsmith, Mark Mitchell, and Commissioner Richard Chambers, they were asked about there being more gang members, with the inference being the law is failing. Yes, said Richard Chambers, there are more members because we are putting more groups on the register. And arrests aren't going up commensurately because gangs aren't flouting the law and retail thugs won't flout this one either. Thugs are cowards and opportunists. They try it on because they know they can. The moment they know a guard in a supermarket can jump on top of them they won't bother, the same way they tried to get work when the traffic light system came in for Jobseeker. Bottom feeders are essentially lazy. If it's easy, they'll abuse it or nick it. If you crack down the game's up and they will give up. This sort of thing should be welcomed. This is what we wanted. Memories can't be so short that we have forgotten the madness that filled our streets just a year or so back. The ram raids, the gangs, the blocked roads with their intimidation, the non-existent police to round them up, the endless criminals on ankle bracelets reoffending - we hated that! We got furious at that. A year and a bit later the change has happened, and the statistics have turned. Let's not get bogged down in a petty game of "but what if".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Police Association is the latest group hesitant about moves to change citizen arrest laws. The Government's introducing legislation loosening general public arrest rules, including permitting citizen's arrests at any time of the day in response to retail crime. But association President Chris Cahill told Mike Hosking while it's not forcing people to take the law into their hands, it's still incredibly risky. Cahill says people make decisions without the full facts in front of them, and while someone may think they're dealing with a teenage offender, things can escalate. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Minister says it's not possible to have a police office on every corner, as he announces plans to beef up citizen's arrests. The Government is aiming to legislate proposals from a retail crime advisory group - letting businesses detain, restrain and use reasonable force against people stealing. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper has some concerns about these new changes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government hopes criminals will be deterred as it proposes loosening restrictions on citizen's arrests. It would mean businesses could arrest and detain people stealing at any hour, and use reasonable force. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says this doesn't mean people can't tackle others or force them to the ground - but they will be able to directly intervene. "The definition of reasonable force is something that the courts will work their way through - but yes, holding on to somebody's arm and stopping them from getting away is reasonable." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Security Association is weighing in on speculation citizen's arrest and security guard powers are about to open up. The Government is making an announcement this afternoon on its response to a ministerial advisory group's recommendations on retail crime. Association CEO Gary Morrison says they've been advocating for additional security powers with training, which wouldn't apply to all guards. Morrison says situational awareness is crucial - and the general public people would have to be very careful and know their own capabilities. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retailers and members of the public will soon have more ability to detain shoplifters and thieves under beefed up citizen's arrest powers. At 2pm today, the government's expected to announce a range of measures aimed at curbing rising retail theft, which have been proposed by a Ministerial Advisory Group formed to address retail crime. It's pretty clear what the advisory group is looking for. The old rules around citizen's arrests were absurd. Under the current legislation, making a citizen's arrest or detaining an offender could only occur at night between 9pm and 6am, because of course, there's no such thing as daylight robbery. Wrong. The Crimes Act also stated a warrantless arrest could be made by anyone if the offender was committing a crime for which the maximum punishment was at least three years in prison. So, if you're going in to protect somebody who was being assaulted, for example. It was also understood the value of the item being stolen had to be worth at least $1000. What if I went to nab Golriz Ghahraman while she was shoplifting $1000 dress at Scotties, but it was on sale? Then what? What a conundrum. Do I step in or do I not? Absurd, utter nonsense. The changes were intended to enable shop owners or security guards to prevent a thief from leaving a retail store with the stolen goods without risking being charged for using force. Ministers Goldsmith and McKee are expected to explain the application of reasonable force in those scenarios at the 2pm stand up. It was understood that the proposed changes are intended to come into force this year, wouldn't have age limitations, and wouldn't require a minimum price for the stolen items before a citizen's arrest could be made. Former Police Minister Stuart Nash told Mike Hosking Breakfast this morning that like everyone, he's sick of seeing people getting away with thumbing their noses at the community: “You got a situation Mike, where if you steal stuff, which is, you know, obviously you're stealing something over $1000 that's pretty serious. If you're just shoplifting, then the cost of prosecuting someone is substantial compared to the crime that's being committed. But what you've ended up with is a really terrible situation where these guys just get away with it. “So what we were seriously looking at is some form of fine, or something along those lines, which was proportionate. With the citizen's arrest, yeah you know, I'm a fan, there's no doubt about that. But it's got to be proportionate. You know, we don't want to get to a stage where big tough guys like yourself are using this to beat the crap out of someone.” No, and that's fair enough. But that has always been the thorniest of issues. There was a real spate of farmers getting into all sorts of trouble for defending their properties and the use of reasonable force was the question being debated. What was forceful and what was not, but I think we've all had a guts full of people brazenly getting away with stealing stuff. Two fingers to the shop owner, one finger to society. Even the ones who aren't causing any physical harm ,the ones who are just walking and grabbing what they want and walking out. It's an outrage, they're sneering at people who are doing their best, who are going to work, who are trying to budget, who are trying to squeeze every last cent out of their wallets to pay the household groceries, and then they just watch as people march by with a trolley full of crap that they load into the boot of somebody's car and off. I want to see them stopped. I want to see them stopped and the people who stop them be able to walk home and think, well, that was a job well done. But two words. Austin Hemmings. Austin Hemmings was the brave, decent man who stepped in one ordinary after workday in 2008, to help a woman who was in clear distress and who had called out for help after a man confronted and threatened her. And so he did. He went in to help this woman and for doing the right thing, this husband and father of three was stabbed in the chest and died. He was awarded the Bravery Star, New Zealand's second highest award for bravery in 2011, and his killer will be coming up for parole either this year or the next. So I want to see the community able to fight back and to work together to stop thugs and thieves, but I really don't want to see another family having to live with the loss of a good and decent man. And what's proportional force? Remember, the Sheriff of Ngawi? This was a man in a coastal community in Wairarapa and like the rest of us, he'd had a guts full of lowlifes coming over the hill, into their community, ransacking people's holiday homes and taking what they wanted. By the time you called the police, these thugs had put their goods up on trade me and had made their fortune. So the townsfolk of Ngawi got together and the Sheriff of Ngawi fired a gun across the bowels of the stolen car that these thugs were attempting to make their getaway in. And for that he went to court, he was fined $3000, and he was forced to hand over his gun. Yes, I want to see us be able to defend ourselves, but I want to know what reasonable force is. I personally think firing a gun over the heads of some lowlifes is perfectly reasonable. Firing a gun at a getaway car I think is perfectly reasonable. When it's not the first time, when the police cannot help, perfectly reasonable. But I do want to see us make more use of technology too. Supermarkets should be investing in the software that prevents thieves leaving the stores with trolleys and arm loads of stolen groceries. That technology exists. I can understand risking my life to protect the life of another, and I hope that I would be as brave as Austin Hemmings and do so. But risking my life to protect the supermarkets profits, yeah not so much.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are two camps when it comes to the Government's proposal to loosen citizen's arrest laws. The measure is being pitched as a remedy for retail crime, by allowing workers and the public to detain suspected thieves with "reasonable force". However, concerns have been raised about the risks involved and what constitutes “reasonable force”. Otago University Law Professor Andrew Geddis believes the proposal is risky, telling Kerre Woodham it seems like an extreme expansion of the power for one particular problem. He says it also runs the risk of someone carrying out a citizen's arrest only for the police to be unable to attend to it, potentially creating a false promise for retailers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The power of citizen's arrest was all the talk yesterday. And I think we all agree that poor old dairy owners and small retailers who watch ratbags nicking their stuff need the ability to be able to detain the thieves. But the announcement comes without many details. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the changes will expand a person's ability to detain someone committing a crime to any time of the day and over any stolen goods. Under current legislation, a citizen's arrest couldn't be made outside the hours of 9pm-6am unless the goods being stolen were worth at least $1000. You can make a citizen's arrest, but you need to know your law. You need to know whether the crime committed is going to attract a custodial sentence of more than three years and you need to know the legal definition of reasonable. When appearing on Ryan Bridge's show last night the Minister stammered and stressed that it's only a proposal and he seemed vague on the rules of engagement. Which is critical information. In other interviews the Minister also said that the courts will provide guidance as to the boundaries of the law. In other words. Have a crack. And if it all goes wrong and the shopkeeper ends out in court, we'll figure out the rules better. No wonder many in retail say it will change nothing. It's a big risk taking on a criminal. You'll probably discover they're much more at home with violence than you are. Already we've seen shopkeepers defend their shop from robbers with softball bats and not get into trouble so does it really help. We'll see when it's written. At the very least I would like a good robust law that enables shopkeepers to be able to stop customers leaving shops with stuff in their bag. You may remember the known criminal Golriz Gharaman got away by refusing a bag check. But so far this is an announcement of an announcement and needs a lot more work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Safety concerns are top of a mind for one retail representative, at news the Government is proposing to loosen citizen arrest laws. The measure is being pitched as a remedy for retail crime, by allowing workers and the public to detain suspected thieves with "reasonable force". But Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young told Andrew Dickens it's dangerous, especially when many retailers are so young. Young says they fear it will create situations where offenders will arm themselves more out of fear of being restrained. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has announced a series of reforms to give businesses additional tools to deal with those that are robbing them. These include: Amending the Crimes Act so that citizens can intervene to stop any Crimes Act offence at any time of the day. Requiring that a person making an arrest contact police and follow police instructions. Clarifying that restraints can be used, when reasonable, when making an arrest. Changing the defence of property provisions to the Crimes Act so it is clear that reasonable force may be used. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dealing with retail crime could be about to get easier. Incoming new Government measures are expected to address the possibility of citizen's arrests and make it clearer how people can protect their properties. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking a government advisory group has been working very hard on recommendations and next steps, which will be confirmed later today. It comes as new data shows overall retail crime increased 12%, however ram raids halved last year, and violent crime dropped 2%. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Police Minister is declaring his support for a loosening of citizen's arrest laws. The Government is set to announce a retail crime strategy re-jig based on an advisory group's recommendations, which include making it easier for people to arrest others. Currently they can only occur at night between 9pm and 6am, for crimes with a maximum punishment of at least three years in prison. Stuart Nash told Mike Hosking hard working Kiwis have their hands tied while crime is being committed, and it's crazy that they can't do anything. However, he says they have to be proportionate, and can't become an excuse for beating others up. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition is wary innocent people may come off worse if more citizen's arrests are permitted. The Government is due to announce a refresh in the way it handles retail crime this afternoon, following a 12% rise in rates last year. A loosening of citizen arrest rules is expected, which currently only allow arrests between 9pm and 6am, and for crimes with a maximum punishment of at least three years in prison. Labour's Police Spokesperson Ginny Andersen says New Zealand has already seen examples where people have been injured or lost their life, because a weapon was involved. Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking the police can't be everywhere all the time, and they want to make sure that business owners and customers are protected. He says they want to ensure people have the right to defend themselves and their property without criminalising themselves. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm 50/50 on this idea the Government's got of letting people do citizens arrests. For security guards? Yes. For every other member of the public? It's a definite no for me. Let's start with security guards and why I think these powers would be good for them. How long have we been saying that they need more teeth to do their job? Ages. And what we've meant by that, is the ability or the right to actually provide security as opposed to standing at the door and pretty much doing nothing when someone nicks stuff from a shop or assaults someone. I think it's fair to say that at the moment, security guards only really come to life at sports matches. Everywhere else, they're about as threatening as the person who stands at the door at Bunnings. Or parent help at the Year 8 disco. So, yes, change the law to the extent where security guards are enabled to be more effective than they are now. There is one proviso, though: we will have to make sure that security guards are screened and trained even better than they are now. I think too, security firms will have to consider the type of people they employ. Because if the law changes and security guards have the right to detain people, then we're going to have to have security guards who are physically capable of doing it. When I look around now at some of the security guards outside places like banks, for example, I can't imagine some of them being capable of dragging someone to the ground and sitting on them until the cops arrive. But as for the rest of us being allowed to make citizens arrests – forget about it. For many reasons. For me, it's not a particular line in the Crimes Act that stops me from intervening when I see someone breaking the law. I have never, and never will, make a citizen's arrest because I've got no idea what I'm taking on. I'm not the largest person in the world, but even if I was, you'd never get me intervening. Because you just don't know what someone is on, what they're capable of, and what weapon they might be carrying. I had an experience recently where a guy, completely off his face on something, was assaulting another guy. And straight away I thought ‘I'm not getting involved here'. And when I say not getting involved, I mean physically. It wasn't the law stopping me - it was my own personal safety that stopped me. I did stick around though, and I called the cops. But there was no way I was going to take him on, and there is no way I'd attempt any sort of citizen's arrest. But I reckon the really dangerous aspect of this is the licence it would give muppets out there to take the law into their own hands. You'll know as much as me, that there are people who would just love to have the law on their side. Thinking they're Bodie and Doyle from The Professionals TV show. And while I'm not one to stick up for criminals, I wouldn't want them getting roughed up unnecessarily by the vigilante types who would see this law change as a licence to do whatever they wanted to detain someone. What's more, this law change would go completely against everything the police tell us about not intervening and putting ourselves in danger. For the same reasons why I will never do it: you have no idea what someone is capable of doing, especially if they're high on drugs, and you don't know what weapons they might be carrying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Praise from a vocal retail crime critic and ministerial advisor over the Government's strategies to curb crime rates. New data shows ram raids halved last year while violent crime dropped 2%. However, overall retail crime increased 12%. Dairy and Business Owners Group Chair Sunny Kaushal told Andrew Dickens it will take time, but the tougher approach is working. He says retailers and dairy owners have lived in fear every day for years, and people are feeling the difference between the two governments. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people were due to appear before Listowel District Court this morning in relation to alleged organised shop-lifting gang activity. A man and woman, both in their 20s, were arrested in Tralee yesterday, after gardaí searched three houses. The searches were part of Operation Táirge, which aims to detect and prevent organised retail crime. Jerry spoke to Superintendent David Callaghan.

A recent shoplifting allegation put the spotlight on crime-fighting platform Auror, but concerns about the app have been bubbling away for some time Auror is designed to help police and retailers fight back against repeat - and often violent - shoplifters. But a recent incident has raised concerns about privacy for everyday Kiwis.…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

People smuggling is seeing a crackdown in the UK after roughly 37,000 people crossed the Channel in small boats last year. The new criminal offence will see tough consequences for individuals involved in any part of the journey, including preparation. In retail news, retailers are saying shoplifting has become out of control in Britain. UK Correspondent Gail Downey said, "thieves have become so bold they even clear whole shelves in full view of customers and staff, and you might see some of these videos on social media of people doing that," according to the British Retail Consortium. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Shoplifting Epidemic: How to Stop It! | Retail Crime is Out of Control.  Shoplifting in the UK has reached epidemic levels, with retail crime skyrocketing and violent shoplifters acting without fear of consequences. According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), thefts rose by 3.7 million incidents, costing UK retailers a staggering £2 billion. Meanwhile, attacks on shopworkers have surged by 50%, with over 2,000 daily incidents.

In this episode, meet Sgt. Craig Reynolds & Arezo Zarrabian, a Senior Crime Analyst from the Vancouver Police Department. Together, they take us behind the scenes for a comprehensive discussion of both the criminal justice system & an update reflecting the work of their innovative and data-driven task force, Project Barcode, investigating and fighting violent retail crime on the streets of Vancouver. https://vpd.ca/news/2024/06/06/vpd-targets-downtown-eastside-fencing-operations/ Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fifth year in a row, the National Retail Federation has designated Michael as on their Top Retail Voices for 2025, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

San Diego firefighters on the ground and in the air quickly put out a brush fire in the Crest area, east of El Cajon, yesterday afternoon. Several local organizations like Albertsons, Vons, and the San Diego Humane Society are pitching to raise money for victims of the LA wildfires. Probation was denied for a local mother of three who ran a multi-million dollar retail crime ring targeting Ulta Beauty.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Friday. 

There were 8000 arrests of suspected shoplifters in the past year. Vincent Jennings, Chief Executive of the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association, gives his reaction.

Two industry groups are joining forces to demand more help from the government and police to fight retail crime saying too much emphasis is put on businesses protecting themselves. The Motor Trade Association and the Dairy and Business Owners Group have formed the Alliance; Safer Shops. It's pushing for greater protection for service stations, dairies and liquor stores saying they are under constant threat of crime and violence, which can leave hard working kiwis physically injured and mentally scarred. Dairy and Business Owners Group Vice Chair Ash Parmar spoke to Lisa Owen.

Join us as we discuss the rise of organized retail crime and its impact on the retail industry. Our guest, Grace Sharkey, co-host of the Stuck Out podcast, shares valuable insights on this pressing issue. We delve into the following topics: The evolution of organized retail crime: How has it changed in recent years? The role of freight fraud: How does it contribute to the problem? The impact on retailers and consumers: What are the consequences? Raising awareness and taking action: How can we address this issue? Don't miss this informative and engaging conversation!

Shop owners launched a campaign today calling for more Government action on the issue, including usign anti-social behaviour orders and night courts. Our reporter Una Kelly speaks to some of the shop owners.

Organized retail crime is an issue that plagues retailers — and offenders are only getting more sophisticated. Representative Glenn Ivey, D-Md., and Angela Hofmann, head of government relations for JCPenney, explain what organized retail crime really means and how it's evolved over the years. Plus, we discuss the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act and how it's counteracting this insidious trend. (00:00:00) Introductions(00:01:25) What Is Organized Retail Crime? (00:06:02) The Evolution Of Organized Retail Crime (00:09:30) Introducing The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (00:12:46) Social Media Awareness Of ORC The National Retail Federation is the world's largest retail trade association.Every day, we passionately stand up for the people, policies and ideas that help retail succeed.Resources:• ivey.house.gov• jcpenney.com• Get ready for Retail's Big Show in NYC• Become an NRF member and join the world's largest retail trade association• Learn about retail advocacy at nrf.com/advocacy• Find more episodes at retailgetsreal.comRelated:• Join the movement to combat retail crime • Thank You, Retail Crime Fighters

Organized retail crime is an issue that plagues retailers — and offenders are only getting more sophisticated. Representative Glenn Ivey, D-Md., and Angela Hofmann, head of government relations for JCPenney, explain what organized retail crime really means and how it's evolved over the years. Plus, we discuss the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act and how it's counteracting this insidious trend.  (00:00:00) Introductions (00:01:25) What Is Organized Retail Crime?  (00:06:02) The Evolution Of Organized Retail Crime  (00:09:30) Introducing The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act  (00:12:46) Social Media Awareness Of ORC  The National Retail Federation is the world's largest retail trade association. Every day, we passionately stand up for the people, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. Resources: • ivey.house.gov • jcpenney.com • Get ready for Retail's Big Show in NYC • Become an NRF member and join the world's largest retail trade association • Learn about retail advocacy at nrf.com/advocacy • Find more episodes at retailgetsreal.com Related: • Join the movement to combat retail crime  • Thank You, Retail Crime Fighters

Episode Chapters:Introduction (00:00 - 0:46)Shoppers and Display Cases (0:47 - 7:35)Coffee and Heart Health (7:36 - 11:12)Strangest Hotel Room Leftovers (11:13 - 17:39)Craziest Hotel Experiences (17:40 - [End of Episode])SummaryIn this episode of the Jason and Mindy podcast, the hosts discuss the challenges faced in retail due to organized crime, their personal relationship with coffee, and share unusual hotel experiences. They reflect on the impact of theft on shopping habits and the convenience of online shopping, while also exploring the nuances of coffee consumption and the odd items left behind by hotel guests.Linkshttps://www.lowtreestudios.comVisit our Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/lowtreestudioshttps://rumble.com/c/c-6686850https://www.youtube.com/@jasonandmindypodcastDetails:TWO-THIRDS OF SHOPPERS AVOID LOCKED DISPLAY CASES _ According to the survey, only 32 percent of shoppers will bother to ask a store employee to unlock a display case. Retailers, including major chains like Target, have increasingly resorted to locking up inventory due to concerns over organized retail crime, despite some experts suggesting that the extent of this issue is exaggerated.COFFEE MAY PROTECT AGAINST HEART DISEASE AND DIABETES _ What is your relationship with coffee? A recent study suggests that moderate coffee consumption could lower your risk of developing heart conditions like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Researchers collected data from over 500,000 British adults and found that those who drank about three cups of coffee or consumed 200-300 mg of caffeine per day had a significantly lower risk of developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases.HOTEL DO-TELL:Hotels.com has revealed some of the oddest items left behind by guests at its partner hotels over the past year. The website's “Hotel Room Innsights Report”, based on data from more than 400 hotels worldwide, also lists the most-common items left behind, including phone chargers, dirty laundry, power adapters, makeup, and toiletries. Oh – and false teeth, of course. Some of the most unusual items forgotten by visitors include:• a Rolex watch• another watch worth $6 million• a Hermes Birkin bag• keys and documents for a luxury car• a car tire• an engagement ring• a tooth• 2 full-leg casts• stacks of cash• a pet lizardAnd because you've GOT to hear these, here are some of the most unusual room-service requests over the past year:✓ an Evian water-filled tub for a child's bath✓ a customized allergen menu for a pet✓ burnt toast✓ a caviar hot dog✓ fresh goat milk✓ 4 pounds of bananas✓ a high-five from a team member “to ensure their room service request was read.”

Facial Recognition technology will stay in 25 supermarkets, as Foodstuffs North Island deems its trial a success.   The company, which owns Pak'n'Save and New World, installed the technology in the stores for a six-month test.   Early results suggest it prevented about 130 serious incidents and was able to identify repeat offenders more than 1,700 times.   Company Secretary, Julian Benefield, told Mike Hosking the trial was focused on repeat offenders, which 38% of offences were caused by in the last quarter.  He says it's one of the most proactive technologies they could find, as offenders are less aggressive when approached earlier on in the store journey.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first quarterly report on public service targets shows rates of people victimised have risen by 30 thousand people to the end of June.  The government's goal is to reduce that by 20 thousand within the next six years.   It's bringing sentencing law reforms to Parliament this week to reduce discounts and add aggravating factors.  Crime Prevention Group President Sunny Kaushal told Mike Hosking these reforms and others in the works will make an impact.  He believes it'll bring accountability and the consequences that's been missing for years.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Mirakl is the global leader in platform business innovation for eCommerce. Companies like Macy's, Nordstrom, and Kroger use Mirakl to build disruptive growth and profitability through marketplace, dropship, and retail media. For more, visit mirakl.comHere are today's top headlines:Walmart has expanded its fulfillment services to include Chinese third-party sellers, allowing them to sell directly to U.S. customers via Walmart Marketplace. California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a package of bills aimed at combating organized retail crime, with tougher penalties for those involved in theft rings and the resale of stolen goods online. ThredUp has quietly introduced a peer-to-peer resale marketplace, allowing users to list and sell items directly without fees during its beta phase. Stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

We've all seen some very scary footage recently of youth gangs targeting stores, stealing goods at knife point.  The impression is that armed retail theft is on the rise, and data backs up that that is true.  We're also seeing more organised retail theft – much of it is technology enabled scams.  What are the drivers for retail crime?  Who are the offenders, and who are the victims.  And what affect do these types of crime have on them, and society more broadly?  This week we ask, what is retail crime costing you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is asking its new ministerial advisory group to engage with retail crime victims on how they can defend themselves. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about his announcement today of the formation of thre group - which he says will set up specific proposals that will reduce the number of retail crime victims.