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After 46-Day Cyberattack Pause, British Retailer M&S Resumes Online Orders

Insurance Journal

JUNE 10, 2025

British retailer Marks & Spencer resumed taking online orders for clothing lines on Tuesday after a 46-day hiatus following a cyberattack. Shares in M&S, one of the best-known names in British business, were up 3.5% after it restarted standard home …

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Private Credit’s Push for Retail Money Stokes New Vulnerability

Insurance Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

Private credit’s rush to attract money from retail investors is making the sector more vulnerable to the kind of liquidity mismatches found in traditional lenders, the Bank for International Settlements warned in a report on Tuesday. Direct lenders usually provide …

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Apollo to Tap Rich, Retail Clients in Asia for Asset Growth

Insurance Journal

JUNE 11, 2025

said high-net-worth clients and access to retail investors are the biggest opportunities in Asia for growth in the coming years. Apollo Global Management Inc. Australia’s superannuation system, which will be the world’s second-largest pension by 2030, and Japanese savers that …

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Co-op Is Latest British Retailer to Be Hit by Cyber Attack

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APRIL 30, 2025

Britain’s Co-op Group said on Wednesday hackers had attempted to break into its systems, the second high-profile cyber attack on a major UK retailer in as many weeks, following an ongoing incident at Marks & Spencer. The Co-op, which is …

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Customers Find Orders Blocked, Shelves Empty With Retail Cyberattacks on the Rise

Insurance Journal

JUNE 12, 2025

A string of recent cyberattacks and data breaches involving the systems of major retailers have started affecting shoppers. United Natural Foods, a wholesale distributor that supplies Whole Foods and other grocers, said this week that a breach of its systems …

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Walmart, World’s Biggest Retailer, Will Curb Diversity Efforts

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The world’s biggest retailer will no longer consider race and gender to boost diversity when … Walmart Inc. is reversing course on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, joining a growing list of businesses retreating on DEI programs targeted by conservative activists.

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New York State Mandates Panic Buttons for Large Retailers

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed a new law requiring retailers to boost safety protections for store workers, including requiring major chains to add panic buttons in all New York State locations. Unions representing retail workers had pushed …

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Beef Between Wholesale and Retail Agents Should Go to Trial, Court Finds

Insurance Journal

JULY 22, 2024

A federal judge has ruled that a wholesale insurance agent’s claim against a retail agent for allegedly misrepresenting the exposure of an insured regarding violations of the federal telemarketing law should proceed to trial. In a case with origins back …

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Unison Risk Advisors Adds Avondale as First to Join Its Non-Retail Division

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Unison Risk Advisors (URA) reports that Avondale Insurance Associates has joined the firm and is the first company to join URA’s non-retail division. Established in 2006, Avondale Insurance Associates is an excess and surplus lines underwriting management company across all …

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UK Retailer Tesco Loses Legal Battle Over ‘Fire and Rehire’ of Staff

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Shopworkers’ union Usdaw took legal action against Britain’s biggest retailer after Tesco sought to … Tesco was not entitled to terminate some employees’ contracts and offer to rehire them on less favorable terms, the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday.

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Walmart Boosts Drone Deliveries in SE in Effort to Speed Up Orders

Insurance Journal

JUNE 6, 2025

The world’s largest retailer will start offering drone service at 100 stores across Charlotte, North Carolina; Tampa, … Walmart Inc. is adding drone delivery in five new cities in a bid to expand online sales and get goods to shoppers faster.

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Howden Buys Foresight in Japan, Names Gallagher’s Aibe as CEO of Japan Retail Unit

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Howden, the London-based insurance intermediary group, announced its launch into the Japanese retail insurance broking and captive consulting and management markets with the acquisition of Foresight Holdings Co. Also announced was the appointment of Takuya Aibe as CEO of …

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Theft and Violence in UK Retail Soar to Record Levels, Survey Shows

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Theft and violence against retail workers in Britain soared to record levels last year and are “out of control,” driven partly by criminal gangs, according to a report published on Thursday. Industry body the British Retail Consortium’s annual crime survey …

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Millions of Eggs Recalled After Dozens Sickened With Salmonella

Insurance Journal

JUNE 11, 2025

The eggs, distributed by the August Egg Company, were sold to retailers including Walmart Inc. The US Food and Drug Administration said more than 20 million eggs have been recalled after 21 people were hospitalized with salmonella. and Safeway Stores …

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New Jersey Law Targets ‘Near Crime Wave’ of Retail Theft

Insurance Journal

APRIL 7, 2025

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill into law setting stricter penalties for retail theft and calling for a dedicated effort to combat organized retail theft. The new law establishes and upgrades certain crimes related to retail theft, …

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Retailers Publicly Scrap Some ‘DEI’ Initiatives While Quietly Supporting Others

Insurance Journal

MARCH 6, 2025

retailers that publicly scrapped diversity, equity and inclusion programs including Target, Amazon and Tractor Supply are maintaining certain efforts behind the scenes. The three retailers, while they’ve ended DEI programs on paper, have told advocacy groups … Several U.S.

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New York’s Delayed Retail Worker Safety Act Goes into Effect June 2

Insurance Journal

APRIL 20, 2025

The Retail Worker Safety Act (S. Originally set to go into effect Jan. 31, New York’s new law offers workers more protections against workplace violence and harassment. 8947C), signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Sept. 4, 2024, requires …

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Retail workers hail New York’s new panic-button law

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

But the bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, which requires a host of safety measures to address store-based crime, was opposed by key trade groups.

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Harrods Is Latest UK Retailer to Be Hit by Cyberattack

Insurance Journal

MAY 2, 2025

London department store Harrods said on Thursday hackers had attempted to break into its systems, the third high-profile cyber attack on a UK retailer in two weeks, following incidents at Marks & Spencer and the Co-op Group. British companies, public …

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SEC Announces Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit to Protect Retail Investors

Securities Docket

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the creation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) to focus on combatting cyber-related misconduct and to protect retail investors from bad actors in the emerging technologies space.

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Britain’s Co-op Says Retail Crime Cost it $105 Million in 2024

Insurance Journal

APRIL 3, 2025

Britain’s Co-op Group said on Thursday that losses from shoplifting in its food retail business rose by over 14% to 80 million pounds ($105 million) in 2024, or more than half of its adjusted operating profit. The group, which trades …

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Amazon Must Face D.C.’s Antitrust Lawsuit, Appeals Court Rules

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 25, 2024

revived the district’s lawsuit against Amazon.com Inc on Thursday, saying it plausibly claimed the online retailer’s pricing policies illegally stifle competition. An appeals court in Washington, D.C. The District of Columbia Court of Appeals reversed a ruling that had dismissed …

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Retail Store Design & Operations Expert Witness Case Summary

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MAY 2, 2025

2018), the testimony of a Retail Store Design & Operations Expert Witness played a significant role in evaluating the safety and design of a store display involved in a premises liability claim. In the case of Hawley v. Hannaford Bros. 2:16-cv-00297 (D.

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Marks & Spencer Says Cyberattack to Cost £300 Million

Insurance Journal

MAY 21, 2025

The British retailer will try to mitigate the impact with … Marks & Spencer Group Plc is facing a 300 million ($403 million) hit to operating profit this fiscal year from a cyberattack that’s still disrupting the company’s sales and operations.

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Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 18, 2024

Security leaders should be exercising every available option to upgrade their security posture, and cyber insurance policies could make or break the resiliency for many organizations across nearly all industries — K-12 education, retail, healthcare, manufacturing and more. Just last …

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Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Wilkins & Associates in Nevada

Insurance Journal

JUNE 4, 2025

Steve Wilkins, Jared Wilkins and their team will operate under the direction of Scott Firestone, head of Gallagher’s Southwest region retail property/casualty brokerage operations. Gallagher & Co. today acquired Reno, Nevada-based Wilkins & Associates Insurance Services Inc. Wilkins …

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Empowering Insurance Wholesalers: The Dyad Advantage

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2024

Wholesalers are a bridge between retail agents/brokers and the markets that provide the specialized coverages that retailers need for their most challenging risks. This post is part of a series sponsored by Dyad. Their success hinges on two crucial factors: …

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Lowe’s Scraps Some DEI Policies as Activist Claims a New Win

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 27, 2024

The home-improvement retailer will no longer participate in surveys for … Lowe’s Cos. is scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, the latest American company to end such initiatives following a series of activists attacks on firms that promote DEI.

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Specialist Risk Group Acquires UK-Based Anthony James Insurance Brokers

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 20, 2024

This latest acquisition further expands and strengthens SRG’s retail pillar, Specialist Risk … Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary, announced the acquisition of Anthony James Insurance Brokers, subject to regulatory approval. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Biden Administration Targets Chinese E-Commerce Giants to Tackle Trade Loopholes

Complex Discovery

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

retail industry, impact American jobs, and alter strategic approaches for major players such as Amazon and Walmart. As this policy unfolds, the potential ripple effects will resonate across sectors, from logistics to retail, making it a critical development for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals to monitor.

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Amazon Must Comply With EEOC’s Pregnancy Bias Probe, Judge Rules

Insurance Journal

JULY 16, 2024

civil rights agency investigating claims that the online retailer discriminated against pregnant warehouse workers. A New York federal judge has ordered Amazon.com to comply with a subpoena from a U.S. District Judge Lorna Schofield in Manhattan late Thursday rejected …

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Amazon, Google sue over fake online reviews

Legal Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The dual complaints in federal court target sellers of fake reviews for retailers and local businesses that market on the web giants.

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Michigan’s Peabody

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Peabody Insurance is a retail insurance agency serving commercial and personal lines clients primarily in southeast … Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Fenton, Michigan-based Peabody Insurance Agency, Inc. Peabody Insurance). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Thieves Targeting Trains in California and Arizona Make off With $2M in Nikes

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Thieves have targeted freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers, including many that haven’t hit the retail …

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M&S’ Slow Recovery From Cyberattack Puts it at Risk of Lasting Damage

Insurance Journal

MAY 19, 2025

A month after a costly cyberattack on one of Britain’s best known retailers, Marks & Spencer has yet to restore online shopping as it prioritizes safety over speed, while retailers worldwide race to boost their defenses. The attack on the …

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Video Marketing Trends in the Insurance Industry: Engaging Audiences & Building Trust

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 20, 2024

As digital communication becomes the norm, retail insurance agents, wholesalers, MGAs, carriers and insurtechs increasingly turn to video … The insurance industry, traditionally rooted in face-to-face interactions and extensive documentation, is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of video marketing.

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Walmart to Pay $7.5M to Resolve California Hazardous Waste Charges

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 22, 2024

retailer illegally disposed of hazardous and medical waste from its facilities into California municipal landfills. Walmart will pay $7.5 million to resolve charges that the largest U.S. The settlement was announced on Tuesday by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, following …

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires California’s BMR Insurance

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 30, 2024

BMR Insurance is a retail insurance agency serving commercial and personal lines clients primarily … Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Tustin, California-based Murray Gardner Insurance Agency Inc., dba BMR Insurance. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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SURE and SageSure Launch Non-Admitted Business Owners Policy in California

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The program will service more than 400 business classes across eight industries, including restaurants, offices, wholesale, habitational, lessor risks, retail, service, and artisan contractors. SureChoice Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange in partnership with SageSure launched a non-admitted business owners policy in California.

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McGriff Amps Up SE Benefits Offerings With Acquisition of Amity in Tampa

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 3, 2024

McGriff, a large retail insurance brokerage headquartered in Charlotte, announced it has acquired Amity Benefits, an employee benefits brokerage based in Tampa. Amity, founded in 2017, has specialized in the auto dealer space. The acquistion will expand McGriff’s capabilities in …

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Canadian Broker Encore Group

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 6, 2025

Encore Group is a retail insurance brokerage firm serving … Gallagher & Co., the Rolling Meadows, Illinois-based insurance brokerage, announced the acquisition of Waterloo, Ontario-based Encore Insurance Services Inc., dba Encore Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Ransomware Hits Supply Chain Software Firm Blue Yonder

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Blue Yonder, a provider of supply chain software to manufacturing, logistics, and retail customers said it has been working “around the clock” to address disruptions caused by a ransomware incident. Blue Yonder said it “experienced disruptions to its managed services …

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Find Out How Salaries & Satisfaction Stack Up: Agency Salary Survey

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 14, 2025

We invite ALL retail agency owners, principals, producers, CSRs the entire agency to participate in Insurance Journal’s annual independent insurance agency salary survey. Be a part of the industry’s favorite salary survey while learning more about agency compensation …

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WalkerHughes Acquires Missouri’s IBA

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 15, 2025

WalkerHughes Insurance, a privately held, founder-led retail insurance brokerage business headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, has acquired Independent Brokers Agency LLC, a St. Louis, Missouri-based insurance agency which offers personal lines, commercial lines, and employee benefits.

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After 46-Day Cyberattack Pause, British Retailer M&S Resumes Online Orders

Private Credit’s Push for Retail Money Stokes New Vulnerability

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Co-op Is Latest British Retailer to Be Hit by Cyber Attack

Customers Find Orders Blocked, Shelves Empty With Retail Cyberattacks on the Rise

Walmart, World’s Biggest Retailer, Will Curb Diversity Efforts

New York State Mandates Panic Buttons for Large Retailers

Beef Between Wholesale and Retail Agents Should Go to Trial, Court Finds

Unison Risk Advisors Adds Avondale as First to Join Its Non-Retail Division

UK Retailer Tesco Loses Legal Battle Over ‘Fire and Rehire’ of Staff

Walmart Boosts Drone Deliveries in SE in Effort to Speed Up Orders

Howden Buys Foresight in Japan, Names Gallagher’s Aibe as CEO of Japan Retail Unit

Theft and Violence in UK Retail Soar to Record Levels, Survey Shows

Millions of Eggs Recalled After Dozens Sickened With Salmonella

New Jersey Law Targets ‘Near Crime Wave’ of Retail Theft

Retailers Publicly Scrap Some ‘DEI’ Initiatives While Quietly Supporting Others

New York’s Delayed Retail Worker Safety Act Goes into Effect June 2

Retail workers hail New York’s new panic-button law

Harrods Is Latest UK Retailer to Be Hit by Cyberattack

SEC Announces Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit to Protect Retail Investors

Britain’s Co-op Says Retail Crime Cost it $105 Million in 2024

Amazon Must Face D.C.’s Antitrust Lawsuit, Appeals Court Rules

Retail Store Design & Operations Expert Witness Case Summary

Marks & Spencer Says Cyberattack to Cost £300 Million

Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation

Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Wilkins & Associates in Nevada

Empowering Insurance Wholesalers: The Dyad Advantage

Lowe’s Scraps Some DEI Policies as Activist Claims a New Win

Specialist Risk Group Acquires UK-Based Anthony James Insurance Brokers

Biden Administration Targets Chinese E-Commerce Giants to Tackle Trade Loopholes

Amazon Must Comply With EEOC’s Pregnancy Bias Probe, Judge Rules

Amazon, Google sue over fake online reviews

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Michigan’s Peabody

Thieves Targeting Trains in California and Arizona Make off With $2M in Nikes

M&S’ Slow Recovery From Cyberattack Puts it at Risk of Lasting Damage

Video Marketing Trends in the Insurance Industry: Engaging Audiences & Building Trust

Walmart to Pay $7.5M to Resolve California Hazardous Waste Charges

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires California’s BMR Insurance

SURE and SageSure Launch Non-Admitted Business Owners Policy in California

McGriff Amps Up SE Benefits Offerings With Acquisition of Amity in Tampa

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Canadian Broker Encore Group

Ransomware Hits Supply Chain Software Firm Blue Yonder

Find Out How Salaries & Satisfaction Stack Up: Agency Salary Survey

WalkerHughes Acquires Missouri’s IBA

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