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retailer |
summer
2016 |
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a note from rebecca
Welcome to the Summer issue of The Retailer!
In this issue we are focusing on cyber-crime, a threat that is
increasingly becoming a major concern for retailers.
At the BRC, we are constantly keeping abreast of major risks and
concerns, and with crime now going online, millions of Brits each year
are having their personal data hacked. This is increasingly affecting
businesses as well, with many people calling it the ‘invisible war’.
With a rapid change in the way we live, with life now online, we also
have to respond to these changing threats quickly. At the BRC, we are
working on research and advice to counter this threat, which is
discussed in our feature article by Hugo Rosemont, our Policy Advisor
on Security, Risk and Safety.
We also have several articles from Associate members that hone in on
this issue, and analyse it from various standpoints. It has been said that
there are only two types of companies: those that have been hacked
and those that will be. Bearing this in mind, our aim is to help make
online safer for businesses, making people aware of what measures
they can take to protect themselves.
Also in this issue, we have a range of pieces from members concerning
the role of technology, customer based topics, and other retail news.
We hope you like our new look and feel and find this issue to be an
engaging read, bringing you relevant news from the retail sector.