As retail crime continues to rise across the UK, Co-op has introduced new security measures aimed at making stolen products harder to resell. The retailer has been testing invisible forensic spray technology in stores across Manchester and London, marking high-theft items such as alcohol, sweets, and laundry products with unique traceable codes linked to specific store locations. This allows police to identify where stolen goods originated if they are later found in physical or online resale operations. The initiative is part of a broader investment in store security, with Co-op spending...

Aussie Store Owner Gets “Sweet Revenge” on Shoplifters After losing thousands of dollars to repeated theft, an Australian store owner took a bold and controversial approach: posting alleged shoplifters online. The move quickly gained attention, especially as many of those identified appeared to be wearing expensive or designer brands. The contrast sparked debate raising questions about why individuals who seem able to afford luxury items would still resort to stealing. Supporters say the tactic creates accountability and deters future theft, while critics warn about privacy...

With Retail costs escalating at an uncontrollable pace – stock, energy, staff – profit loss from theft is the final insult. Fortunately, reducing theft is one pressure you can control, with Veesion anti-theft reducing theft by over 60% on average. Proven across 7,000+ customers. Reduce Retail Theft — As It Happens Veesion anti-theft helps retailers detect and respond to suspicious behaviours in real time, using their existing CCTV cameras. Instead of simply recording incidents after the fact, Veesion provides ‘as it happens’ visibility, giving...

Retailers across Australia are dealing with a surge in crime that is costing the industry an estimated $9 billion each year in stolen goods, damages, and security expenses. The growing issue has pushed industry leaders to call for it to be treated as a national productivity concern, with plans to raise it at the Treasurer’s upcoming productivity summit. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, theft and retail-related crime have risen sharply. Businesses report increasingly brazen incidents from items concealed in clothing to coordinated group thefts, ram raids, and even armed robberies—putting both...

Walk into a store, board a flight, log into an account, or browse online. Chances are you may be asked to scan your face. Facial recognition and other biometric tools are rapidly becoming routine ways to prove identity. They’re promoted as fast, seamless and secure, yet they also raise serious concerns about privacy, consent and how personal data is stored, shared and used. The debate becomes even more complex when the technology is applied to children from age-verification online to school attendance, payments and campus access. Unlike a password or card, a face can’t be replaced. Once a...

Retailers across Victoria are facing a noticeable rise in theft, aggression, and in-store incidents, turning what was once an occasional concern into an ongoing challenge for both businesses and shoppers. Recent crime figures show a sharp increase in offences occurring inside retail environments, with theft and physical confrontations among the fastest-growing categories. Compared with the post-pandemic period, the growth has been substantial, adding financial strain and safety risks for retailers already managing economic pressures. This issue extends beyond the retail sector itself....

Why Veesion Gets Strong Praise: What Users Are Saying When you browse Veesion’s Trustpilot reviews, a number of recurring themes come up again and again — and together, they paint a picture of a solution that many retailers value highly. ✅ Theft Deterrence & Real Impact on Losses One reviewer wrote: “Since we installed Veesion in our store, the regular thieves haven’t come back. The system really has a deterrent effect.” Others report meaningful reductions in shrinkage. A common sentiment: suspicious behavior that might have gone unnoticed before is now being...

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Australia’s retail sector is facing a theft crisis, with new ABS data revealing 595,660 victims of theft in 2024 — the highest in 21 years and a 6% rise from last year. Almost half of all thefts (45%) occurred in retail stores. ARA CEO Chris Rodwell said the surge reflects what retailers experience daily, describing it as a “full-scale retail crime crisis.” In Victoria alone, thefts spiked by 29% last year. Rodwell is calling for urgent government action, including tougher laws, workplace protection orders, and the adoption of technology like body-worn cameras and facial recognition to...

Retail Theft in Australia Hits 21-Year High Retail theft in Australia has reached crisis levels, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)and the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). The report revealed 595,660 theft victims in 2024 — the highest figure in 21 years and a 6% rise from 2023. Nearly half of all theft cases (45%) happened in retail settings, showing that stores are increasingly being targeted by shoplifters. Retailers Face Growing Shoplifting Surge ARA CEO Chris Rodwell said the data reflects what retailers are experiencing daily — a surge...

NSW Police Bust Alleged $80K Supermarket Theft Ring At dawn in Sydney’s west, NSW Police launched a coordinated raid targeting a group accused of stealing more than $80,000 worth of supermarket goods over three months. The alleged syndicate is said to have hit hundreds of Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi stores, taking items like olive oil, coffee, tuna, energy drinks, and Lego to resell on the black market. Police arrested four people during raids in Parramatta and Westmead, including two believed to be the ringleaders. More suspects are being sought. The operation — part of NSW’s statewide...