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UK Retail Cyber Attacks Now Target US - Former CEO Reveals Shocking Security Gaps

May 22, 2025

URGENT: Cyber Criminals Target US Retailers After UK Rampage

The cyber attack wave that devastated UK retail is crossing the Atlantic. Our panel, including a former retail CEO with firsthand cyber security experience, breaks down the alarming reality of retail vulnerability.

Key Moments:

0:00-1:00 – Breaking news: UK retail hackers now targeting major US brands
1:01-1:15 – Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods attack details
1:16-3:00 – Michael’s shocking revelation: Only 20% of US retailers truly prepared
3:01-4:15 – Real-world experience: What happened when Joann Fabrics got serious about security
4:16-5:35 – The customer loyalty catastrophe: Why cyber attacks destroy businesses permanently
5:36-6:25 – Target 2013 and Vegas casino breaches: Long-term customer relationship damage
6:26-7:25 – Michael’s warning: “Not your parents’ cyber attack anymore” – recovery takes weeks, costs multiply

The sobering reality that could save your business – or destroy it.

This week’s episode was brought to you with the help and support of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand.

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Omni Talk is the retail blog for retailers, written by retailers. Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga founded Omni Talk in 2017 and have quickly turned it into one of the fastest growing blogs in retail.

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