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Organized Crime, Gift Cards, and the New Retail Reality
Retail may be alive and well—but it’s also under siege. Shane Hewitt talks with retail analyst Bruce Winder about the state of consumer behavior, the rise of direct-to-consumer brands, and how organized crime is reshaping store security. From smash-and-grab thefts to the billions lost in unspent gift cards, the conversation reveals the hidden pressures and surprising trends driving the retail landscape today.
Originally aired on 2025-09-10
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