retail theft

CRA PRESIDENT SPEAKS WITH NBC BAY AREA ABOUT STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING TO COMBAT ORC

California Retailers President and CEO Rachel Michelin: “We worked with the Governor a couple years ago when this problem started escalating- his office immediately reached out asking what retailers needed, which was resources to combat Organized Retail Crime and Retail Theft. I am hopeful these grant monies will help protect our employees, customers and neighborhoods that our stores operate …

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CALRETAILERS PRESIDENT AND CEO SPEAKS WITH NBC NIGHTLY NEWS ON CONTINUED RISE OF ORC

The California Retailers Association President and CEO Rachel Michelin speaks with NBC Nightly News on the continued rise of Organized Retail Crime: “It feels like we are under assault. Nothing will truly change until we are willing to have difficult conversations about changing policies that are on the books.” CalRetailers was instrumental in securing funding for …

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Cal-ORCA Virtual Summit Coming Nov 8

Founded in 2012, The California Organized Retail Crimes Association (CAL-ORCA) is an organization dedicated to fostering partnerships between law enforcement and loss prevention professionals to provide training, combat Organized Retail Crime (ORC) and other crimes impacting the business community. Cal-ORCA will be releasing it’s exclusive 2023 Virtual Summit offering later this year, on Wednesday, November …

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SF Chronicle: New law Targeting Organized Retail Theft just kicked in. Will it make an impact in S.F.?

CRA President and CEO Rachel Michelin “urged the state Legislature to allow felony prosecutions of people who steal less than $950 worth of merchandise. Prop. 47 raised the threshold for the value of stolen goods to trigger a felony from $400 to $950. We know these repeat offenders are coming into the stores, they’re stealing …

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CalRetailers Testifies at Joint Legislative Audit Committee Hearing on Prop. 47

At the request of Assemblymember James Ramos, CalRetailers President and CEO Rachel Michelin testified this morning at a Joint Legislative Audit Committee, which included a request to review the efficacy of Prop. 47. Following Rachel’s testimony, which was included alongside Assemblymember Ramos, the committee voted unanimously to approve the audit request. CalRetailers President and CEO …

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CRA Responds: Employees at Fair Oaks Safeway say routine theft also causing them to feel unsafe

(KTXL) — An employee from Safeway in Fair Oaks said the conditions at their store are similar to the Howe Avenue location that allegedly has routine theft.  The employee contacted FOX40 and said he is also concerned about the safety and security at their location on Madison Avenue and Dewey Drive. CRA President and CEO …

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California Retailers Association Responds to State Budget Proposal

Sacramento, CA – The following statement can be attributed to Rachel Michelin, President and CEO, California Retailers Association. “CRA applauds Governor Gavin Newsom for recognizing in his 2023-2024 state budget proposal the importance of supporting business in uncertain economic times including the prioritization of protecting the safety of retail employees, customers and neighborhoods from growing …

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California bill aims to protect retail businesses and the public amid spike in smash-and-grab thefts

CRA President and CEO Rachel Michelin responds to new California bill that aims to protect retail businesses and the public amid spike in smash-and-grab thefts “This is about our employees and our stores. It’s about our customers who are shopping and it’s about the neighborhoods in which retailers invest in. And we’re seeing more and …

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CRA President and CEO Rachel Michelin Speaks with KTVU-TV Bay Area About Major Retail Brands Threatening to Close Stores Over Rampant Retail Theft

“A Walgreens, a Target, a Walmart, they also include pharmacies. So, they’re also part of our healthcare system,” said California Retailers Association President Rachel Michelin. “There are hundreds of small retailers that are closing their doors every day because of retail theft as well,” said Michelin. Prop 47, which passed in 2014, enacted many crucial …

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