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1. 3 tricks that shoplifters don't want store managers to know
Valor Security Services Advisor | May 16, 2012
The retail industry is growing and not always in a good way. This past year the FBI said organized retail crime cost the U.S. about $12 billion in revenue. From credit-card fraud to shoplifting to price-tag switching, organized retail crime is continuing to rise and more criminals are continuing to get away with it. It's the retail world's never-ending mission to reduce stolen-merchandise expenses and prevent shoplifters from doing their job. We all know the common "grab and run," but there are tricks and tools that shoplifters are nonchalantly utilizing to get away with free or reduced-price merchandise. Learn three common tricks shoplifters are using to steal from your retail location and what your store can do to prevent these tricks from happening. Valor Security Services.
2. Hotel designers work to build site-specific security measures into plans
Valor Security Services Advisor | May 16, 2012
Hotel designers at Gettys worked closely with the owner of Resorts World Manila in the Philippines to build specific security features into its casino property, including a "luggage and storage" room near the entrance whose purpose the designers said they didn't initially understand. "It was some time into the project that we found out what it was really for ... storage of guns by personal bodyguards," said Gettys principal Duk Kim. HotelNewsNow.com (05/14)
3. FBI alerts travelers about fake software updates on hotel networks
Valor Security Services Advisor | May 16, 2012
An increase in the number of travelers who report their computers being infected by malicious software during hotel stays has the FBI warning guests to be on the lookout for fake software updates. The malware is infecting computers via a pop-up window that appears while attempting to set up a hotel room connection. Forbes (05/09)
4. Why small-business owners need general liability insurance
Valor Security Services Advisor | May 16, 2012
General business liability insurance helps small-business owners protect themselves from lawsuits. Structuring a business as an LLC will not shield owners from all liability, says Alyssa Gregory of the small-business guide at About.com. It's important to note that a general policy doesn't cover risks such as employee injuries and auto accidents, so business owners will need other policies to achieve full coverage, this feature says. Fox Business Small Business Center (05/11)
5. Federal court rejects new NLRB rule on union elections
Valor Security Services Advisor | May 16, 2012
A federal judge ruled Monday that a new National Labor Relations Board rule to speed up union elections is invalid because the board lacked a three-person quorum when it passed the measure. The National Retail Federation and other trade groups that opposed the rule praised the court's ruling. Hill, The (05/14) Wall Street Journal, The (05/14)
6. Tourism demand in the Caribbean is likely to rise, experts say
Valor Security Services Advisor | May 16, 2012
Panelists at the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference presented data signifying a strong potential for tourism demand growth in the region. STR also highlighted the region's low supply growth -- 231,278 rooms in the pipeline. "We're at a point now where we have much higher demand growth, very low supply growth, which we think puts hotels at a great position to drive revenue," said Amanda Hite, president of STR. HotelNewsNow.com (04/26)
7. Minn. airport to install digital surveillance cameras
Valor Security Services Advisor | May 16, 2012
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport plans to install state-of-the-art surveillance cameras. The $20 million project will replace 1995-vintage cameras with high-definition digital cameras. "This is the difference between a long-playing record and music on your iPhone," said Dave Ruch, director of information systems for the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) (05/13)
8. Car technology will mean cloud-based security measures, says expert
Valor Security Services Advisor | May 16, 2012
Advancements in vehicle technology could introduce new layers of identity authentication to prevent vehicle theft, says Dave Miller, the chief security officer at Covisint, a cloud-based platform vendor. For example, drivers may need to enter a password or be carrying their cellphones to operate a vehicle. The trend could bring about new security challenges that will require cloud-technology solutions, Miller says. PCWorld (05/10)
9. Trademarking group launches anti-counterfeit campaign for teens
Valor Security Services Advisor | May 16, 2012
The International Trademark Association has launched a campaign to raise awareness among teens about the negative effects and potential dangers of trading in counterfeit goods. The campaign will use social and traditional media as well as events to spread the message. "It is our hope that this information will influence their decision the next time they are approached by a site or vendor selling counterfeit goods," said Executive Director Alan Drewsen. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (05/08)
10. I finally figured out the only reason to be alive is to enjoy it.
Valor Security Services Advisor | May 16, 2012
Rita Mae Brown,
American writer
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