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Best podcasts about retail crime

Latest podcast episodes about retail crime

RNZ: Checkpoint
Troubled advisory group scrapped four months early

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 4:48


The government is scrapping a troubled advisory group led by businessman Sunny Kaushal. The Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime has been dogged by controversy since it was established by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith in October 2024. Most recently, three of its five members resigned within a month of each other, with one saying it had become a very unpleasant environment under Kaushal. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Lisa Owen.

RNZ: Morning Report
Retail crime advisory group disbands four months early

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 5:49


Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is pulling the pin on a group charged with tackling retail crime four months early. He spoke to Corin Dann.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Sunny Kaushal: Retail Crime Advisory Group Chair on the early disbanding of the group

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 2:45 Transcription Available


The Retail Crime Group chair is brushing off criticism from former members. The Government's scrapping its retail crime Ministerial Advisory Group early after three members resigned, leaving just two members out of five. Retail NZ boss and former member Carolyn Young said her relationship with chair Sunny Kaushal made the role untenable and as a politician, he's focused on making headlines. But Kaushal told Mike Hosking he's not upset how things went down with Young because he's focused on the victims. He says he won't respond to her public comments because he wants to get the job done and not focus on egos. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk the retail crime advisory group, the LNG facility, and the latest in the House

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 10:24 Transcription Available


Political tensions are flaring over the fate of the Government's retail crime advisory group. The Government's scrapping its Ministerial Advisory Group several months early after three members resigned last month, leaving just two. Labour's Ginny Anderson told Mike Hosking it's been a disaster since day one with zero outcomes, lead by the group chair Sunny Kaushal. She says he was a political appointment that backfired. But National's Mark Mitchell says they wanted to make sure New Zealand's small and medium businesses had a strong voice, which Kaushal has been. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister defends early end to retail crime advisory group

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 3:11 Transcription Available


The Justice Minister says his retail crime advisory group has been successful and productive. It'll been cut short, ending in May - not the planned September - after three members resigned last month. It leaves just two members, chair and dairy owner Sunny Kaushal and liquor retailer, Ash Parmar. Paul Goldsmith says he could have appointed more people for the next six months or wrapped it up early. "The simpler thing to do was say - look, you've got a couple of things you need to finish, you've got three months to do that and then we'll go off on our merry way. The Government's got lots of ideas to work with." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby
Full Show Podcast: 11 February 2026

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 34:06 Transcription Available


On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 11th of Feburary 2025, Todd McClay's confirmed the FTA with india will not allow the Government to cap the number of students coming in from India, Managing Director & Immigration Lawyer at Queen City Law, Marcus Beveridge shares his thoughts. The Retail Crime advisory group is being disbanded in early May, Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young tells Ryan where it all went wrong. US Critical Materials Executive Chairman Harvey Kaye tells Ryan what a Critical Minerals deal could look like between the US and New Zealand. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Mike Pearse has the latest on Keir Starmer refusing to resign and organisers at the Winter Olympics have been forced to apologise to some athletes after their medals broke. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO and former group member on the Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group dismantled

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 2:04 Transcription Available


There's no evidence retail crime has fallen, despite claims the Government's Retail Crime Advisory Group delivered more change than ever before. The Justice Minister has confirmed the group will be disbanded early, months ahead of schedule, after several members resigned. Chair Sunny Kaushal says he doesn't think there is any other Ministerial advisory group that's delivered eight key reforms in two years. But Retail NZ CEO and former group member Carolyn Young told Ryan Bridge it's an election year, he's a politician and he wants votes. She says people must focus on what's headline news and what's actual news, to see what's been put in place and has actually made a difference. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Business
Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister defends early end to retail crime advisory group

Best of Business

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 3:20 Transcription Available


The Justice Minister says his retail crime advisory group has been successful and productive. It'll been cut short, ending in May - not the planned September - after three members resigned last month. It leaves just two members, chair and dairy owner Sunny Kaushal and liquor retailer, Ash Parmar. Paul Goldsmith says he could have appointed more people for the next six months or wrapped it up early. "The simpler thing to do was say - look, you've got a couple of things you need to finish, you've got three months to do that and then we'll go off on our merry way. The Government's got lots of ideas to work with." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3AW Breakfast with Ross and John
The concerning data highlighting Victoria's retail crime problem

3AW Breakfast with Ross and John

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 3:41


Chief industry engagement officer at the Australian Retail Council, Fleur Brown, joined Ross and Russ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duncan Garner - Editor-In-Chief
David Seymour: Winston Peters, India Trade Deal, And Retail Crime Committee Failure

Duncan Garner - Editor-In-Chief

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 41:22


Duncan Garner digs into the collapse of the government's retail crime advisory committee, a group set up to respond to ram raids and rising violence, but now facing resignations, lavish spending claims, and serious questions about accountability. With three of five members gone, six-figure invoices, and silence from the responsible minister, it looks less like crime fighting and more like a gravy train. Then we turn to immigration, the India free trade deal, and explosive whistleblower claims from inside a major pizza delivery franchise. Allegations of migrant workers paying tens of thousands of dollars for jobs, visa pathways being sold, and Kiwis locked out of work raise uncomfortable questions about enforcement, fairness, and who the system is really working for. Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour joins us to answer what the government is doing about both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RNZ: Checkpoint
Labour Party savages government retail crime advisory group

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 1:51


The Labour Party has savaged a government advisory group on retail crime, calling it "dysfunctional, directionless and failing". It comes after Checkpoint yesterday revealed that three of the five members on the Ministerial Advisory Group had resigned in recent weeks.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Over half of government retail crime advisory group resigns

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 5:32


A controversial government advisory group on retail crime has fallen apart with three of the five members resigning months before the group is due to finish its work. The latest person to quit is Retail New Zealand Chief executive, Carolyn Young. Questions have been raised about the group's value for money after it was revealed that its chairperson, Sunny Kaushal was paid $230,000 in its first year; something he vigorously defends. Retail NZ's Carolyn Young spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the resignations of three of five of the Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group members

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 2:38 Transcription Available


The Justice Minister's dismissing suggestions there's an issue within the Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime amid resignations. Three of the five members have resigned in recent weeks including Michael Bell, Lindsay Rowles, and Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young. Young says her relationship with its chairman Sunny Kaushal became untenable. Kaushal's refused an interview but says it's well known himself and Young have different views on the group's recommendations. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking it's a total beat-up. He says the group's been very productive with two of the five promoted into higher jobs, with one member not happy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on why she quit the Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 3:23 Transcription Available


Turmoil within the Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime - with three of the five members resigning in recent weeks. It includes Michael Bell, Lindsay Rowles, and Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young. Group Chair Sunny Kaushal's refused an interview but says it is well known himself and Young have different views on the group's recommendations. Carolyn Young told Ryan Bridge her resignation came after a series of challenges made the role untenable. She says it started when the Dairy Owners Association attacked her professionalism in the media and Sunny allegedly refused to do anything about one member attacking another. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Thomas James: private investigator on intervening in Newmarket robbery

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 4:19 Transcription Available


A private eye says he was running on pure instinct when he helped apprehend a teen accused of stabbing a shop worker over Pokémon cards in a hobby store in Auckland's Newmarket. A Hamilton 16-year-old will appear in Youth Court. Thomas James says such incidents and lower level crimes are fairly common in the area. He says it was a dangerous situation. "He made a decision when he left the house that morning, or wherever he left, to carry a knife on him. You only carry a knife if you're prepared to use it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crime Time Inc
Retail Crime Gangs, Public Enquiries and more.

Crime Time Inc

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 43:55


Welcome to another episode of Crime Time Inc. with Simon and Tom! In this engaging discussion, they explore Tom's recent article in The Scotsman on public inquiries in Scotland. Tom emphasises the vital role of inquiries, citing the Piper Alpha disaster, while critiquing the growing number of politically motivated inquiries that waste time and money—over £250 million in the last decade alone.They navigate the myriad of ongoing inquiries in the UK, highlighting the inefficiencies of the Undercover Policing Inquiry. The conversation shifts to the potential of modern technologies, like body cameras, to reduce the need for inquiries and improve accountability.As they contemplate the future of intelligence gathering in law enforcement, Tom reveals how digital methods are transforming crime-fighting strategies. Simon discusses shoplifting as a “gateway crime” and reflects on the increased sophistication of theft tactics in today's landscape, driving home alarming statistics of £2.2 billion lost by UK retailers. The hosts highlight the implications for store security and community safety, along with the ongoing decline of local policing.Concluding the episode, Simon and Tom invite listeners to share their insights on broader crime trends and hint at future discussions on organised crime in North America. Join us for a vital blend of holiday spirit and pressing social dialogue!About Crime Time Inc.Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.Two crime worlds. One podcast.New episodes released regularly throughout the season.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Retail crime advisory group spent $24k catering, venue hire

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 6:00


An advisory group set up to tackle retail crime is in the spotlight again over its spending, It was revealed earlier that the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime, or MAG, has spent $100,000 a year for office space in the Auckland CBD, and paid chairman Sunny Kaushal $230,000 for his first year of work. Now documents show MAG has spent over $24,000 on catering and venue hire to run stakeholder engagement meetings around the country. Correspondent Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Lisa Owen.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Nick McDonnell: Auror spokesperson on new stats showing retail crime is down

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 3:14 Transcription Available


There's encouraging numbers on retail crime in New Zealand, according to new reports. Data from retail crime intelligence company Auror shows year on year for the 10 months to October, weapon use fell 12 percent and violent events dropped 6 percent. In Australia, the same kinds of incidents are trending upwards. Auror spokesperson Nick McDonnell says there's a reason such crime is dropping here. "Retailers have really led the way in leaning into it, and then the police on the other side of the system have also leaned into this earlier than other markets - and are really collaborating together through the platform." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen on retail crime, highs and lows of 2025, Government's books

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 11:49 Transcription Available


Today Heather du Plessis-Allan was joined by Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell to recap the highs and lows of 2025 on the final Politics Wednesday for the year. They also discussed the retail crime numbers, the state of the Government's books, the need for a social media ban, and the situation with Nicola Willis and Ruth Richardson. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk RMA reforms, Andrew Coster, Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group spending

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 11:19 Transcription Available


Today on Politics Wednesday, Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the week thus far. They discussed the newly-announced RMA reforms – how does Labour feel about the new acts? There's been another development in the McSkimming saga, with Andrew Coster claiming he briefed both Chris Hipkins and Mark Mitchell on the situation previously – something neither of them recall. And is the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime taking the mickey with how much they're charging for their services? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Talking Shop by Retail Sector
Inside the UK's retail crime crisis: Expert strategies from Gary Higgins

Talking Shop by Retail Sector

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 38:27


On this episode of Talking Shop, we are joined by Gary Higgins, Director of Security and Risk at DeterTech and former Superintendent at West Mercia Police. With retail crime rising sharply across the UK, Gary brings a frontline understanding of what's really driving the surge and where retailers are most vulnerable. We discuss practical measures stores can take—regardless of size—how to protect staff, use data effectively, and the emerging tools that will shape the future of retail crime prevention.

3AW Breakfast with Ross and John
The move Charlie Bezzina has applauded in order to curb retail crime in Victoria

3AW Breakfast with Ross and John

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 3:40


Retired Victorian police detective and now a security consultant, Charlie Bezzina, joined Ross and Russ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3AW Breakfast with Ross and John
What Sly thinks should be done amid the opposition's plan to crackdown on retail crime

3AW Breakfast with Ross and John

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 4:27


Sly of the Underworld has weighed in on the state opposition's plan to crackdown on retail crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी
Top News: Victoria Police roll out new powers for Christmas retail crime surge

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 4:46


Listen to the Top News of 15/11/2025 from Australia and India in Hindi.

3AW Breakfast with Ross and John
The reaction on 3AW to the Allan government's crackdown on retail crime

3AW Breakfast with Ross and John

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 3:47


Secretary for the Victorian branch of the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association, Michael Donovan, joined Ross and Russ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Simi
Full Show: Crossing the floor, Retail crime & Dangers of youth vaping

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 51:10


Could we see more conservatives cross the floor? Guest: Alex Marland, professor, Acadia University dept. of politics Clint Mahlman in studio to talk retail crime and new legislation Guest: Clint Mahlman, president and COO of London Drugs, co founder of Save our Streets A new study examines the dangers of youth vaping Guest: Annie Smith, Executive Director McCreary Centre Society Is the Cowichan Tribe Ruling Damaging Reconciliation? Guest: Adam Olsen, former Green party MLA and member of and lead negotiator for the Tsartlip Nation How will the budget affect Seniors? Guest: Dan Levitt, BC Seniors Advocate BC doctors lead innovative project to correct false penicillin allergy diagnoses Guest: Dr. Tiffany Wong, Pediatric Allergist at BC Children's Hospital and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drive With Tom Elliott
'Incredibly challenging': Bunnings director speaks out on rapidly escalating retail crime crisis

Drive With Tom Elliott

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 7:50


Managing director at Bunnings Group, Michael Schneider, spoke to Jacqui Felgate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Concerns about head of government advisory group being

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 6:04


It can be revealed concerns about the head of a government advisory group on crime are being kept secret. A Checkpoint investigation has found three staff members contracted to the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime are earning over $1000 a day. It has also revealed that officials have raised concerns with the Justice Minister about the group's chairman Sunny Kaushal, but Paul Goldsmith is refusing to say exactly what those concerns are. Checkpoint's Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Lisa Owen.

Drive With Tom Elliott
'Crisis point': Australian Retailers Association CEO gets candid about retail crime

Drive With Tom Elliott

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 6:33


The CEO of the Australian Retailers Association has told Jacqui Felgate retailers need the government to take action to combat retail crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Intel by Auror: Retail Crime Intelligence Podcast
Retail Risk Leicester 2025: The role of innovation in keeping people safe from retail crime and violence

The Intel by Auror: Retail Crime Intelligence Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 22:08


Every day, retail teams face greater risks on the shop floor, and retailers are stepping up with innovation designed to protect them.In this episode, Ellen Dick, Director of Retail Partnerships at Auror, speaks with Paul Hollowood from Primark, Ben McDonald from Morrisons, and John Ward from Home Bargains about the practical ways innovation is keeping colleagues safe. From intelligence sharing and stakeholder engagement to technology that prevents harm before it happens, the panel shares how collaboration and purpose-driven innovation are building safer retail environments.In this episode, you'll learn about:How to balance innovation and risk while protecting peopleWhy stakeholder buy-in determines technology success in retailHow actionable intelligence reduces violence and repeat offendingJump into the conversation:(00:00) Setting the scene on rising retail violence and the need for innovation(01:28) Meet the panel: Primark, Morrisons, and Home Bargains share their safety focus(02:13) Why violence and aggression demand new safety solutions(03:15) How retailers choose the right innovation partners(06:29) The toughest part of innovation(10:06) Building trust and ethical practices around facial recognition(13:16) Real-world results: reducing violent incidents by 60%(17:28) What's next for LP innovation in the next 12 monthsResources:Paul's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-hollowood-5a29b67a/ Ben's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-mcdonald-a6965153/John's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ward-8003782b/?originalSubdomain=uk Ellen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellendick?originalSubdomain=uk 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-crimeRetail Secure Conference details: https://rccretailsecure.ca/agenda/Auror's website: https://www.auror.co/ 

The John Oakley Show
Jays Crack Down on Bars, Mob Poker Scams, and Retail Crime in Canada

The John Oakley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 37:00


On today's episode: George Diamantouros, Manager at Sneaky Dee's, on why the Blue Jays asked his bar to remove a Game 7 sign. Jeffrey Sussman, author of Big Apple Gangsters, on a New York poker ring tied to four mafia families. Panel with David Wills and Stephen Holyday debates: Jays ticket resale markups Toronto's retail theft crisis Free MTA buses vs. TTC priorities Olivia Chow's hiring freeze at City Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shots Fired Podcast
The Organized Retail Crime Epidemic the MEDIA Won't Tell You About

Shots Fired Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 52:01


Kyle and Mark are joined by special guest, Jim Wolfinbarger of Motorola Solutions, to tackle one of America's fastest growing threats of organized retail crime. In this episode, they break down what law enforcement is doing on the front lines to fight back, and how technology and AI are helping change the game.

Mornings with Neil Mitchell
FULL INTERVIEW: Jacinta Allan on anti-protest laws, retail crime, Metro Tunnel and more

Mornings with Neil Mitchell

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 14:47


Premier Jacinta Allan joined Tom Elliott on 3AW on Wednesday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keeping Count
Neil Redfern: New Face of Retail Crime

Keeping Count

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 2:27


The podcast delves into the evolving landscape of retail crime, particularly in the aftermath of COVID-19. It highlights a troubling rise in organized retail crime and increasing aggression from both customers and offenders. Industry leaders share insights on how technology, including AI and analytics, is shaping loss prevention strategies. The discussion emphasizes the need for retailers to adapt to these challenges in inventory management.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Michael Webster: Privacy Commissioner reveals retailers' use of shoplifters' images may breach privacy law

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 2:51 Transcription Available


The Privacy Commissioner has issued a warning for retailers who aim to publicly shame shoplifters. The Commissioner says businesses posting CCTV footage and images of crimes on social media causes 'real harm' - and doing so breaks privacy laws. Michael Webster says many of these images are posted to shame the perpetrators as opposed to sharing information - which breaches the Privacy Act. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Nick McDonnell: Global Head of Risk at Auror on the company trialling live facial recognition technology

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 3:45 Transcription Available


New Zealand-based security company Auror is set to start trialling live facial recognition technology. This latest development will alert retailers when someone who's been flagged for serious offending walks into their business. Global Head of Risk at Auror, Nick McDonnell, says there's plenty of safeguards built into this technology to ensure people's privacy is protected. "There's lots of different ways they can respond - they can greet the person as they walk in or they might not approach at all because the person's been known to be violent or aggressive or carrying a weapon. It just gives them that really critical moment's notice." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Should shops be allowed to defend with pepper spray?

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 14:20


Should shopkeepers be allowed to defend themselves with pepper spray? It is an idea the Ministerial Advisory Group on Retail Crime has consulted on with industry players. But, the proposal faces stiff opposition due safety concerns around what is a restricted weapon. It comes amid questions about the advisory group's value for money. But the chairman, who has been paid over $230,000 in the group's first 12 months vigourously defends its worth. Jimmy Ellingham and Louisa Cleave report.

Murphy, Sam & Jodi
AFTER THE SHOW PODCAST: Retail Crime.

Murphy, Sam & Jodi

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 11:46


Jodi wants a lesson in true white collar crime.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SBS World News Radio
CEO Series: Wesfarmers Rob Scott calls for action on Victorian retail crime

SBS World News Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 15:17


SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott about the company's $2.9bn profit, bonus shareholder returns and the economic environment, plus a look at the day on the sharemarket including Qantas' second best profit result ever, with Angus Geddes from Fat Prophets.

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
What can be done to reduce retail crime?

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 14:33


Retail crime is back in the news which got us wondering if crime in New Zealand is getting more brazen - and if so, how can we stop it?

1010 WINS ALL LOCAL
Mercury found in a Nassau County school's gym floor... Hochul is cracking down on organized retail crime... Parking is about to be harder to find on the Upper West Side

1010 WINS ALL LOCAL

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 7:51


Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Leah McKerrow: Northland Chamber of Commerce CEO encourages retailers to contact police over shoplifting

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 2:40 Transcription Available


A business spokesperson is encouraging Northland retailers to keep contacting police over smaller crimes. The Northland Chamber of Commerce says business owners across the region aren't calling in shoplifting because they don't think police will turn up. But CEO Leah McKerrow explained that even if officers can't respond - the data still goes into the system. "And while each incidence in its own right feels small, collectively we're starting to get a pattern." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duncan Garner - Editor-In-Chief
Retail Crime $2.5 BILLION Every Year!

Duncan Garner - Editor-In-Chief

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 39:37


Today on the show… - the mainstream media won't report this …. But i'll tell you the question every poll is missing - why we are not getting the truth from our political polls. -The man behind Aurora -Phil Thomson-  the company that is changing the game when it comes to retail crime… these guys are stopping the thieves before they pinch the groceries -And will the herald apologise for getting something terribly wrong…  i'll explain Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chief Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast  TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Mike Johnson: Police Assistant Commissioner on Auror flooding police with crime reports

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 3:19 Transcription Available


Police systems used to track crime may be struggling to cope, with a growing number of reports coming in. Auror is an Auckland intelligence platform used by retailers to give police information on potential offenders. It shows retail theft reports have doubled from 4000 a month in 2022 - to 8000 a month this year. Police Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson says the volume gives a good idea of the total crime picture. "We want to put together where there's prolific offenders, and deal with the other matters." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Concerns about amount spent by retail crime prevention group

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 7:18


The amount spent by a group set up to look at retail crime continues to come under scrutiny. It's been revealed that the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime set up amid a worrying spike in retail crime, has cost around $500,000 over three and a half months. That includes nearly $330,000 on personnel costs; admin of $65,000; travel and accommodation of nearly $10,000; and $102,000 pay for group members fees, with most of that going to chairperson Sunny Kaushal's $95,000 paycheque. Mr Kaushal has defended the cost, saying that with $1.8 million available to the group, they're actually under-budget. Retail NZ chief executive and member of the Ministerial Advisory Group Carolyn Young spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I thought National was supposed to be good with our money?

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 2:08 Transcription Available


I'll tell you why I don't like the money we're spending on Sunny Kaushal and the Retail Crime Advisory Group: it's not a good deal. I haven't got a problem with Sunny Kaushal, but he was offering his ideas to the Government for free. If someone offers you something for free and you then decide to pay for it, that is a bad deal. And it's not bad coin we're paying either. Sunny Kaushal is earning $920 a day. Between March 1st and June 10th, which is 102 days, he earned $95,112. He can claim up to $920 dollars a day. Now my sums tell me that means he's been working and claiming seven days a week. For 102 days straight. Nearly $100,000 for three months work ain't bad. Then there's the personnel cost of $330,000 for, what Sunny told us yesterday, lawyers and policy work. That's work which can mostly be done in-house by Government departments and ministerial offices, who do this all the time, and have probably already done work on some of the ideas pitched by the retail crime fighting unit. Frankly, at the cost of $330,000 I think we can all see someone's taking the mickey with their bills. Now, if you are offered something for free, why would you pay for it? That's how the Government gravy train works. Good for Sunny Kaushal. If I was offered that much money by the Government for doing what I was already doing, I would take it. But I expected better from National, given that we are broke and they are supposed to be careful with money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Sunny Kaushal: Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group Chair defends the $500 thousand cost of the group

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 4:14 Transcription Available


A belief the cost of propping up retail crime advisors is money well spent – and that's from a key member of the advisory group. It's been revealed $500 thousand has been spent on the Retail Ministerial Advisory Group in the 102 days to June 30. Group Chair Sunny Kaushal told Heather du Plessis-Allan the group's coming in under budget, and money is required for their proposals. He says retail crime is costing $2.8 billion, and if laws are to change, they need to produce quality reports. Kaushal says the money's coming from the Proceeds of Crime Fund. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retailistic
Beauty, Tech and Beyond: Inside the Future of Retail at Coresight's NextGen 2025

Retailistic

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 12:40


TakeawaysThe Coresight Research conference: NextGen 2025 is set for June 23.The event will focus on the integration of retail and real estate.AI is reshaping the beauty industry and retail strategies.Retailers are cautious about adopting AI technologies.Data plays a crucial role in understanding consumer behavior.Challenges like organized retail crime (ORC) need collaborative solutions.Food courts are becoming significant revenue sources for malls.The NextGen 2025 conference will feature diverse speakers from various sectors.Innovations in last-mile delivery are essential for retail success.Retail media and data monetization are key growth areas. Chapters00:00 This Week in Research: New Reports and Data02:30 Exploring the Coresight Research NextGen 2025 Conference Agenda and Key Themes03:23 The Importance of Retail and Real Estate Integration06:37 Challenges in Retail: Crime, Data and AI09:52 Innovations in Retail Real Estate and Last-Mile Delivery Register now for NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer!

Retail Gets Real
382. How San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan combats organized retail crime

Retail Gets Real

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 29:46


Organized retail crime (ORC) is not a victimless crime — it can have a devastating impact on the real people behind retailers. Summer Stephan, San Diego County District Attorney, joins us to discuss the fight against organized retail crime. We explore laws and initiatives to combat the insidious issue, plus what local businesses can do to protect themselves and their employees. (00:00:54) Introductions (00:01:41) Stephan's Law Background (00:03:41) The Human Price Of Organized Retail Crime (00:09:10) The Reality Of Retail Crime (00:13:13) Initiatives To Combat Organized Retail Crime (00:22:01) The Role Of Local Businesses In Confronting Crime (00:24:47) The Evolution Of Organized Retail Crime 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: • Learn more about NRF Protect • Register for NRF Nexus at nrf.com/nexus and use code RGR20 for 20% off • Get ready for Retail's Big Show in NYC • Become an NRF member and join the world's largest retail trade association • Learn about our retail education platform, NRF Foundation, at nrffoundation.org • Learn about retail advocacy at nrf.com/advocacy • Find more episodes at retailgetsreal.com Related: • Retailers battle nearly $100 billion in shrink • NRF's FIght Retail Crime Day wins Reed Award for Best Lobby Day • 3 ways to fight retail crime Produced by Crate Media.

Retail Gets Real
382. How San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan combats organized retail crime

Retail Gets Real

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 29:45


Organized retail crime (ORC) is not a victimless crime — it can have a devastating impact on the real people behind retailers. Summer Stephan, San Diego County District Attorney, joins us to discuss the fight against organized retail crime. We explore laws and initiatives to combat the insidious issue, plus what local businesses can do to protect themselves and their employees. (00:00:54) Introductions(00:01:41) Stephan's Law Background (00:03:41) The Human Price Of Organized Retail Crime (00:09:10) The Reality Of Retail Crime (00:13:13) Initiatives To Combat Organized Retail Crime (00:22:01) The Role Of Local Businesses In Confronting Crime (00:24:47) The Evolution Of Organized Retail Crime 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:• Learn more about NRF Protect• Register for NRF Nexus at nrf.com/nexus and use code RGR20 for 20% off• Get ready for Retail's Big Show in NYC• Become an NRF member and join the world's largest retail trade association• Learn about our retail education platform, NRF Foundation, at nrffoundation.org• Learn about retail advocacy at nrf.com/advocacy• Find more episodes at retailgetsreal.comRelated:• Retailers battle nearly $100 billion in shrink • NRF's FIght Retail Crime Day wins Reed Award for Best Lobby Day • 3 ways to fight retail crimeProduced by Crate Media.