Risk Management & Security News
PCI Compliance Increases Slightly
Level 1 retailers achieved 98% PCI compliance through March 31, 2012, with Level 2 retailers tallying 92%, and Level 3 retailers coming in at 59%.
Posted May 11, 2012
Indiana Association and State Work to Lower Late-Night Retail Workplace Violence
The Indiana Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association will participate in the Department of Labor’s INSafe program.
Posted Apr 25, 2012
Thefts Rise With Self-Checkout Lanes
While some customers enjoy the convenience of checking out themselves, retailers are finding the lanes make it easier for people to steal.
Posted Apr 11, 2012
Gasoline Thefts Rising
High pump prices have triggered increasingly bold robberies of gasoline.
Posted Mar 2, 2012
Google Fixes Security Hole in its Wallet
A vulnerability in the Google Wallet would have enabled people to gain unauthorized access to Google Prepaid Card balances.
Posted Feb 16, 2012
Mississippi Town Repeals Security Guard Ordinance
The Jackson City Council unanimously agreed that the law was too burdensome on convenience stores.
Posted Feb 15, 2012
PCI to Focus on Mobile
Because of its anticipated growth and adoption, mobile presents increasing concerns for the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council.
Posted Feb 14, 2012
Mississippi Security Guard Faces Repeal
The City Council in Jackson, Mississippi, is backtracking on a controversial mandate that 24/7 convenience stores hire security guards.
Posted Jan 25, 2012
MAG Releases its Roadmap of Electronic Payments
The group advises that the United States undergo a coordinated migration to chip and PIN transactions to support a broad range of payment types and devices.
Posted Jan 13, 2012
Visa Approves Mobile Devices for NFC
Visa said the certified smartphones would encourage other mobile device manufacturers to offer Visa mobile payment functionality to consumers.
Posted Jan 12, 2012
Used Fryer Oil Hot Item for Thieves
Restaurants are seeing more thefts of used cooking oils because of the increased demand for biofuels.
Posted Jan 11, 2012
Tampa “Cigarette Bandit” Targets C-Stores
At least 15 convenience stores have been robbed in the past three months for a total of $30,000 in cigarettes.
Posted Jan 5, 2012
Skimming Threats Up During Holidays
With more purchases made with plastic this time of year, criminals are on the prowl for credit and debit card data.
Posted Dec 20, 2011
Researchers Says Google Wallet Could Compromise Some Card Data
According to a new study, Android phones transmit “significant” amounts of unencrypted data.
Posted Dec 15, 2011
Indiana Lawmaker Addresses Convenience Stores, Police About Safety
The state representative wants to discuss how retailers and state officials are ensuring the safety of convenience store employees prior to drafting legislation that addresses the topic.
Posted Dec 9, 2011
Hundreds Report Post-Thanksgiving Debit Card Fraud
Local law enforcement says that skimming devices have led to an increase in card data theft, with similar schemes costing banks hundreds of millions of dollars.
Posted Dec 6, 2011
Save Mart Supermarkets Experiences Self-Service Checkout Breach
While not a big incident, the compromised card readers underscore how especially important vigilance is for retailers with self-service kiosks and terminals.
Posted Nov 30, 2011
Visa, Retailers Discuss Chip Migration
Two upcoming PCATS and NACS events will further help c-store operators navigate what they need to know for chip technology and the arrival of NFC-based mobile payments in the United States.
Posted Nov 23, 2011
Detroit ATM Thefts Put Retailers on Guard
One retailer is taking necessary steps to protect his store against thieves who drive stolen vehicles into storefronts to steal the ATM.
Posted Nov 21, 2011
Nearly 50% of Small Merchants Not PCI Compliant
Forty-eight percent of small businesses reported they were either “unsure” of or “not at all familiar” with PCI and its data security standards.
Posted Nov 10, 2011
Family of Injured Clerk Urges Indiana to Pass Convenience Store Safety Bill
Marcy Birnell’s shooting last month spurred family members to ask lawmakers to approve new safety measures for retailers.
Posted Nov 4, 2011
Circle K Turns to Facebook to Combat Crime
The convenience retailer’s Crime Busters program relies on social media to help identify shoplifters and robbers in surveillance pictures.
Posted Nov 1, 2011
Retailers, Banks Must Align to Fight Fraud
NACS payments consultant Gray Taylor says that card fraud is costing banks and merchants billions of dollars every year, with skimming being the primary culprit — a crime of epidemic proportions where doing nothing is no longer an option.
Posted Oct 31, 2011
Police Bust 111 in Largest U.S. Credit Card Scam
More than 100 arrested in Queens, NY, are being accused of identity and credit card theft.
Posted Oct 11, 2011
Retail Crimes Continue to Rise
The Retail Industry Leaders Association reports that organized retail crime and shoplifting are increasing.
Posted Oct 10, 2011
Verizon Warns That PCI Compliance Remains Problematic
A new Verizon report reveals many businesses are still struggling with security standards compliance, putting consumer data at risk.
Posted Sep 29, 2011
Robberies at Convenience Stores Dropped 14 Percent in 2010
Overall, the number of violent crime fell for the fourth year in a row, according to the FBI, which released its 2010 crime statistics on Monday.
Posted Sep 21, 2011
PCI Council issues point-to-point encryption validation requirements
New document provides vendors, assessors and retailers with guidelines for hardware-based point-to-point encryption implementations.
Posted Sep 20, 2011
Hurricane Preparedness Resources Available
As the tropics heat up, NACS provides several resources on hurricane preparedness and disaster recovery.
Posted Aug 17, 2011
NRF Report Examines “Flash Robs”
“Flash rob” tactics are now involved in 10 percent of multiple offender crimes.
Posted Aug 16, 2011
Skimming at the Pump Threatens Retailers
NACS is working to educate retailers about master-key vulnerability, reminding its members that anyone of their operations could fall victim to a skimming scheme.
Posted Aug 15, 2011
‘Flash Robs’ Target Convenience Stores, Other Retailers
Large youth groups rush into a store, grab products, and leave the place in shambles.
Posted Aug 3, 2011
Restaurant Breach Causes Consumer Fraud
However, skimming wasn’t how credit and debit card information was stolen from a Mexican eatery in Texas.
Posted Jul 29, 2011
Gas Pump Scams on the Rise in Florida
Skimming at the pump has soared in the Sunshine state but security experts say ATMs are more of a target.
Posted Jul 13, 2011
Skimming Devices in Pay-at-the-Pump Continue to Increase
Authorizing transactions would halt the growing trend, NACS says.
Posted Jun 29, 2011
The Slow Rise of Shrinkage
Increased shoplifting from organized crime rings contributed to the slight uptick.
Posted Jun 17, 2011
Citigroup Confirms Data Breach
The company is issuing new cards to its customers as a result of a data breach that occurred in May.
Posted Jun 10, 2011
Pump Skimming Continues
A California community becomes the latest locality to alert residents to the potential dangers lurking inside self-service gasoline pumps.
Posted Jun 6, 2011
Michaels Stores’ Data Breach Leads to Suits Seeking Class Action Status
Lawsuits allege violations of the Federal Stored Communications Act and the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act.
Posted Jun 2, 2011
Trial Date Set for Gas Pump Skimming Case
The alleged perpetrator gathered debit- and credit-card information via devices attached to gasoline pumps.
Posted May 25, 2011
FCC: Small Businesses Need to Increase Cybersecurity
A recent study revealed that 74 percent of small and medium businesses were targeted by cyberattackers in the last year.
Posted May 18, 2011
Merchants Getting Proactive In Theft Deterrent
With more organized crime groups swiping large amounts of merchandise, more retailers are fighting back by focusing on ways to prevent such thefts.
Posted May 11, 2011
‘Flash Robs’ on the Rise
A growing number of stores are being hit by flash mob robberies, where thieves swarm a store.
Posted May 9, 2011
Michaels Reveals Debit Card Data Breach
As of last week, authorities said it was too early to tell whether “skimming” caused the breach at Chicago-area stores.
Posted May 9, 2011
Milwaukee Votes to Add Cameras to Convenience Stores
The city now requires retailers to have two high-definition surveillance cameras.
Posted Apr 22, 2011
Citizen Patrol: Detect Card Skimming
Police are asking citizens for help with detecting card-skimming threats at the pump, but is that enough to successfully stop this illegal activity?
Posted Mar 31, 2011
Card Skimming at Pumps Worldwide Concern
The scam is not limited to stations on U.S. soil.
Posted Mar 21, 2011
Skippy Peanut Butter Recalled in 16 States
Unilever issues voluntary recall of Skippy’s Reduced Fat Creamy and Reduced Fat Super Chunk peanut butters after the possible discovery of salmonella.
Posted Mar 8, 2011
Zip Ruling Prompts Consumer Lawsuits
Walmart, Target, Macy's and Cost Plus are just a few of the retailers facing lawsuits.
Posted Feb 17, 2011
f’real® foods Expands Voluntary Recall Of Strawberry Banana Smoothies
Recall prompted by suspected peanut contamination.
Posted Feb 15, 2011
First Data, NRF Release Small Business Data Security Study
Small retailers are aware of data security and fraud prevention strategies but unclear on potential liabilities following a breach or noncompliance.
Posted Jan 13, 2011
Upgrading Your POS is Not Enough!
CIO Data Security Boot Camp provides information on PCI compliance, data security risk reduction and completing SAQs.
Posted Jan 4, 2011
McDonald’s Warns Customers About Data Breach
Third party hacked into database that stored personal data of customers who had registered for promotions on McDonald's website.
Posted Dec 16, 2010
Tech Trends for 2011: More Scams and Fraud
From social engineering scams to ATM skimming, the ITAC reveals what businesses can anticipate in the coming year.
Posted Dec 10, 2010
PFMA, PCSC Partner With Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on Emergency Preparedness Guidance
The Emergency Preparedness and Response Guidance was created for emergency managers, wholesale distributors and retail food merchants.
Posted Dec 8, 2010
PABP Expiration Date Extended 90 Days
The PCI Security Standards Council extends the deadline for PABP v1.4 applications to March 2, 2011.
Posted Dec 2, 2010
The Cone of Safety
Should tankers be required to use safety cones when refueling gasoline stations?
Posted Nov 24, 2010
Research Shows Two Employees Don’t Equal Safer Stores
Having two people working overnight or late at night in convenience stores does not prevent robberies, says security expert Rosemary Erickson.
Posted Nov 22, 2010
PCI Encryption Requirements Driving Widespread Adoption
Since 2007, PCI requirements have played an increasing role in influencing data encryption adoption among U.S. corporations.
Posted Nov 18, 2010
Mesa Considers More Rules for Convenience Store Security
The city counsel is looking into imposing a long list of requirements for the retailers. Meanwhile, New York City may let bodega owners carry firearms after a spike in robberies.
Posted Nov 1, 2010
PCI: Smaller Merchants Threatened
Criminals now picking less compliant targets: Level 3 and 4 retailers.
Posted Oct 21, 2010
PCI Council Offers Guidance On Point-To-Point Encryption
Retail standards organization helps clarify where and when to encrypt credit card data.
Posted Oct 12, 2010
Convenience Stores Safe Places
For Jackson, Miss., more robberies happen in homes than in convenience stores.
Posted Oct 6, 2010
Aldi Notifies Customers of Tampered Payment Card Terminals
Skimmers were placed at a number of ALDI locations this past June, July, and August; company urges shoppers to check their card statements.
Posted Oct 5, 2010
Study: Retailers Lost $139 Billion to Fraud
New Lexis Nexis study reveals that for every $100 in fraudulent transactions, retailers incurred $310 in total losses.
Posted Oct 1, 2010
PCI Wireless Scanning Tool Considerations
What to consider when selecting a compliance solution for version 1.2 of the PCI DSS.
Posted Sep 28, 2010
Convenience Store Robberies Down 9.7 Percent
Violent crimes, property crimes are down across the board in the FBI’s latest crime report.
Posted Sep 15, 2010
Anti-Muslim Sentiments Spur Concern
With the ninth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks coinciding with the end of Ramadan, misconceptions of upcoming celebrations are raising fears that anti-Muslim sentiment could lead to violence.
Posted Sep 10, 2010
Bank Combats Fraud by Forcing PIN Debit
In three states Bonneville Bancorp has removed the option of signature debit, thereby admitting that PIN debit is in fact a more secure method of debit card payment.
Posted Aug 20, 2010
PCI Update Gets Mixed Reviews
Experts offer mixed reviews, with some calling the proposed changes "a letdown."
Posted Aug 19, 2010
More Credit Card Skimmers Found at Florida Gas Station
The discovery follows the discovery earlier this month of three skimming devices found at two other stations off Interstate-75
Posted Jul 27, 2010
Serial ATM Thieves Discover Easier Method for Robbing Machines
Suspects have turned to using a master key and drill bit combination to steal money.
Posted Jul 20, 2010
Visa Clarifies Security Rules
Merchants may store only partial credit card numbers on the receipts they keep in case charges are challenged.
Posted Jul 16, 2010
PCI Security Standards Council Expands Global Reach
European director appointed to PCI Security Standards Council.
Posted Jul 9, 2010
PCI SSC Stretches Payment-Card Standards Cycle to Three Years
Lengthened cycle will allow merchants more time to understand and implement the PCI data security standards.
Posted Jun 24, 2010
Pennsylvania Governor Signs Organized Retail Crime Bill Into Law
New law is designed to stop professional thieves who make a living out of organized retail crime.
Posted Jun 17, 2010
Mainstream Mention for PCI Compliance
Bloomberg Businessweek tackles PCI Compliance in a general interest blog posting.
Posted Jun 14, 2010
U.S. Requiring Companies to Defend Against Identity Theft
Starting June 1, any business that extends credit to customers must develop plans to detect and prevent such fraud.
Posted May 27, 2010
Gas Station Employee Gets Jail Time for Credit Card Theft
Eight credit cards found in employee’s home had been re-programmed with account information from stolen customer cards.
Posted May 18, 2010
Mesa Targets C-Store Crime
Ordinance would require storeowners to install surveillance cameras, alarm system and a drop safe at a per-store cost of about $11,000.
Posted Apr 22, 2010
Meth Makers Won’t Give Up
This new method of making meth should not be ignored — particularly because it could bring a moving and highly flammable meth lab into a convenience store parking lot.
Posted Apr 16, 2010
Food Fraud Increasing
Cases of food sold as something other than what it claims to be has been documented in fruit juice, olive oil, spices and fish, among other items.
Posted Mar 31, 2010
Check Your Pumps, ATMs for Skimmers
Utah retailers found eight electronic skimmers at the pumps. Read more about how you can protect your store for this serious security threat.
Posted Mar 26, 2010
Fed Finalizes Prepaid Card Rules
Rules restrict service fees, dormancy, and inactivity on gift cards.
Posted Mar 25, 2010
More Food Products Effected by Recall
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein has been found in more than 100 products.
Posted Mar 17, 2010
Police Uncover Unique Gas Station Gift Card Scam
Men purchased cartons of cigarettes with gift cards that blocked card readers from debiting value.
Posted Mar 16, 2010
Frequent-Shopper Cards Track Salmonella Outbreak Source
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention used loyalty cards to find out what caused a recent foodborne illness.
Posted Mar 15, 2010
Herr Foods, Pringles Initiate Food Recalls
Both companies are voluntarily recalling certain products because they contain HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) manufactured, distributed and recalled by Basic Food Flavors in Las Vegas.
Posted Mar 11, 2010
U.K.: Credit Card Fraud Losses Drop 28%
U.K. Cards Association attributes sharp drop in fraud to the introduction of Chip and Pin as well as beefed-up fraud detection tools.
Posted Mar 11, 2010
'Skimming' Scheme Larger Than Police Believed
Since the arrest, authorities in Washington, Oklahoma and Texas have reported similar cases.
Posted Mar 9, 2010
Skimming Concerns? Here’s What You Need to Know.
With the recent reports of credit card skimming, NACS provides context and tips to mitigate the likelihood that you are a target.
Posted Mar 3, 2010
Study: Protecting Customer Data is a Top Priority for Retailers
A recent report finds that retailers must think about privacy and security in order to build business.
Posted Mar 3, 2010
California Police Nab Two Alleged in Skimming Scam
7-Eleven clerk performing routine maintenance discovered the devices inside one of his store's pumps and notified police.
Posted Mar 2, 2010
Average Annual Cost of PCI Compliance Audit? $225,000.
Roughly two percent of companies undergoing payment-card industry technology reviews fail.
Posted Mar 2, 2010
BPA Alternatives Hard to Find
Food manufacturers struggle to delete the chemical from containers.
Posted Feb 24, 2010
Free NACS Webinar: PCI Survivor's Guide
Find out how to navigate a Self Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) with the least amount of hassle, while retaining all records needed in case of a data breach.
Posted Feb 23, 2010
Report: PCI Audit-Inspired Security Overhauls Unsustainable, Risky
Ad hoc measures are expensive and time-intensive. Ongoing compliance efforts offer the best security protection.
Posted Feb 23, 2010
PCI Security Standards Council Readying New Payment-Card Security Standard
Changes expected to be implemented by the fall.
Posted Feb 18, 2010
Free Webinar: PCI Survivor's Guide
Find out how to navigate a Self Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) with the least amount of hassle, while retaining all records needed in case of a data breach.
Posted Feb 1, 2010
Thieves Empty Jobber's ATM Using Factory Default Pin
ATM vendors urge retailers to change the preset PIN numbers on older machines.
Posted Jan 26, 2010
Giant Eagle Uses Loyalty Cards for Recall Alert
The grocer contacted more than 300,000 customers about possible bacterium in hash browns.
Posted Jan 25, 2010
Is H1N1 a False Pandemic?
A leading European health expert claims that the swine flu scare was manufactured by drug companies to make money from vaccines.
Posted Jan 12, 2010
Thieves Use ‘Code’ to Rob C-Store
Suspect delivered coded language via cell phone to alert accomplices.
Posted Jan 8, 2010
Holiday Season Brings More Theft
By taking precautions, retailers can serve their customers safely and securely.
Posted Dec 16, 2009
TJX Hacker to Plead Guilty to Heartland, Hannaford Brothers, 7-Eleven Breaches
Albert Gonzalez had previously been charged with intrusions into OfficeMax and Dave & Busters, among others.
Posted Dec 10, 2009
PCI-Compliant Stores a Minority
Companies cite encryption, security-event logging, and data in transit issues as the most challenging compliance elements.
Posted Dec 10, 2009
Convenience Store Battles to Stay Open Overnight
Officials and residents in small New Jersey town want to restrict business hours.
Posted Dec 9, 2009
PCATS to Evaluate Usage of Industry Payment System Product Codes
Retailers should participate in the online survey by Dec. 18.
Posted Dec 9, 2009
So Much Data, So Little Encryption
Survey of almost 500 business technology professionals finds little end-to-end encryption use.
Posted Nov 24, 2009
Spate of Crimes Has Clerks Wary of Night Shifts
Area convenience stores beef up security to cut down on robberies.
Posted Nov 18, 2009
Lawmakers Take Aim at Retail Theft Rings
State and federal legislators are looking to curb organized retail crime, which is estimated to cost businesses $30 billion each year.
Posted Nov 4, 2009
Visa Probes Tokens, Encryption for PCI Card Data Protection
Experts agree that the use of tokens when used with end-to-end encryption at POS systems would increase security, but at what cost to retailers?
Posted Oct 8, 2009
PCI Survey Finds Some Merchants Don't Use Antivirus Software
Nearly half of organizations secure credit card information but not other data, including Social Security numbers, driver’s license details, and bank account information.
Posted Sep 24, 2009
Government Urges Flu Preparations for Small Businesses
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security wants small companies to come up with a plan for when employees are out sick with swine or seasonal flu.
Posted Sep 16, 2009
Influenza In the News
CDC issues updated recommendations for antivirals used to treat and prevent influenza.
Posted Sep 10, 2009
Visa to Host Triple Data Encryption Standard Compliance Webinar
Free webinar will take place on Sept. 9.
Posted Aug 28, 2009
U.S. Payment-Card Industry Grapples With Security
Merchants and financial firms remain at odds as to data security measures and responsibilities. Is government regulation far behind?
Posted Aug 26, 2009
PCI Security Standards Council Publishes Best Practices for Skimming
New paper cites actionable recommendations aimed at preventing credit card skimming attacks.
Posted Aug 26, 2009
Thieves Favor Debit Cards
With less consumer protection than credit cards, debit cards are not as secure and can expose users to more losses.
Posted Aug 25, 2009
Indictment Of Card Hacker Unlikely To End Thefts
Accomplices are at-large overseas and unlikely to be extradited to the U.S.; vulnerabilities still exist in networks.
Posted Aug 20, 2009
Government Busts Largest-Ever ID Theft Scheme
Three people indicted in case involving more than 130 million credit and debit cards.
Posted Aug 18, 2009
Small Retailers Not Grasping PCI DSS
NRF says PCI Council should make compliance less cumbersome.
Posted Aug 11, 2009
FDA Promises Stricter Food, Drug Safety
The new commissioner said that the agency would take steps to become tougher on laws and regulation enforcement.
Posted Aug 10, 2009
Florida Police Warn Retailers of Fake Bills
Counterfeit bills are showing up this week at grocery and convenience stores and fast-food restaurants.
Posted Aug 7, 2009
Heartland Hit by Drop in Same-Store Sales
Recession has deterred a mass defection of Heartland merchants, whose same-store sales dropped for a fifth straight quarter by a record 9.7 percent.
Posted Aug 6, 2009
A Musical Determent
Some businesses turn up the volume to keep loiters away and crime down.
Posted Jul 29, 2009
Training Critical to Reducing In Store Robberies
Experts advise: little cash and little resistance.
Posted Jul 23, 2009
PCI Group Releases Wireless Security Guide
Guide comes in response to an increased number of cyber attacks that exploited wireless networks.
Posted Jul 22, 2009
Debit-Card Security Plan Worries Gas Pump Owners
New debit card security requirements will prove costly to merchants; some will be forced to stop accepting debit cards.
Posted Jul 21, 2009
Retailers Boost Store Security
With crime going up, retailers are boosting their anti-crime efforts.
Posted Jun 19, 2009
WHO Labels Swine Flu as Pandemic
World Health Organization raises swine flu threat to the highest level.
Posted Jun 12, 2009
U.S. Businesses Should Be Ready for Swine Flu Outbreak
The CDC says America will see more cases. In Mexico City, Starbucks shutters 10 locations in response to the outbreak there.
Posted Apr 29, 2009
OSHA Tackles ‘Popcorn Lung’ Rules
Department of Labor speeds up the rule-making process regarding worker protection from diacetyl.
Posted Mar 23, 2009
Peanut Butter Sales Still Sticky
Consumer fears jar peanut butter sales.
Posted Mar 13, 2009
NACS Launches PCI Compliance Solution
Through a new partnership with TurboPCI, NACS is offering new products to help small operators meet today’s PCI compliance mandates.
Posted Feb 23, 2009
Fraud on the Rise in Small Businesses
In today’s economic recession, more employees are stealing cash and forging checks.
Posted Feb 23, 2009
Peanut Corporation of America Files for Bankruptcy
The company at the heart of a salmonella outbreak investigation files for bankruptcy protection.
Posted Feb 17, 2009
All Peanut Products Recalled From Georgia Plant
The FDA recalls every peanut product made in the past two years from PCA’s Georgia plant.
Posted Jan 30, 2009
Wireless Devices Still Vulnerable to Attack
While retailers have made substantial security improvements, nearly half of the wireless devices that they use are still vulnerable to attack.
Posted Jan 30, 2009
How Useful is PCI?
In light of the recent data breach by Heartland Payment Systems, PCI compliance comes under scrutiny.
Posted Jan 29, 2009
Washington State Considers Data Theft Legislation
The measure would allow financial institutions to collect reimbursement from retailers or processors that don’t stop customers’ card data from being stolen.
Posted Jan 28, 2009
Lance Sandwich Crackers Safe From Peanut Butter Recall
The company’s sandwich crackers are not involved in the salmonella investigation. Supreme Protein voluntarily recalls its Peanut Butter Crunch Bars and Caramel Nut bars.
Posted Jan 27, 2009
More Stores Pull Peanut Butter Products
KwikTrip joins the lengthy list of retailers that are yanking peanut butter products because of the salmonella outbreak.
Posted Jan 26, 2009
Girl Scout Cookies as Tasty (and Safe) as Ever
Girl Scout cookies are not under FDA investigation for salmonella poisoning
Posted Jan 23, 2009
Credit Cards Swiped
Payment processor reveals “massive” theft of untold number of credit card numbers.
Posted Jan 22, 2009
Little Debbie Joins Recall List; Hershey, ConAgra Products Safe
Some Little Debbie products have been recalled, citing a possible link to the salmonella outbreak. Hershey, ConAgra unaffected.
Posted Jan 20, 2009
Deterring Robbers
NACS offers steps retailers can take to make their businesses less attractive to robbers.
Posted Jan 19, 2009
Food Safety and Obama’s Challenge
With food safety functions split between two agencies, Congress is turning to the incoming Obama administration to unify functions.
Posted Jan 15, 2009
Onerous Ordinance Aimed at Convenience Stores Stalls
Posted May 6, 2008
New Type of Gas Theft Hits Lexington
Thief tries to block store’s satellite transmissions to pump free gas.
Posted May 1, 2008