Claire Rushton

Crimes Against the Business. Global Investigations. Senior Director.

Walmart

Claire Rushton is from Staffordshire, which is in central England. She attended Liverpool University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology and later Leicester University where she received a master’s degree in security and risk management. Claire joined the police and then Safeway supermarkets as an investigator. After Safeway she joined Marks and Spencer’s, Sainsbury’s and then Asda all in the UK and all in security and/or investigations.

Within Asda, Claire led the Operational Security team which encompassed, investigations, security, business continuity and executive protection. In 2017, Claire moved to NW Arkansas with Walmart to lead the Crimes Against the Business team within the Global Investigations family.

Still currently residing in NW Arkansas, Claire loves cycling and travelling, which sometimes occur together! She is also a big Formula 1 and Liverpool football/soccer fan.

Speaking in:

Wednesday

June 5

10:00 am–10:45 am

Metro One Stage, 104B, Level 1

Protecting our elders: Gift card fraud and scams

How can retailers play a role in thwarting gift card scams? An executive from AARP will share how broad partnerships, the education of frontline workers and other key initiatives can be pivotal in the quest to protect the elderly and others from falling prey to fraudsters. Find out how Walmart is working to stem the growth of this insidious crime.

Wednesday

June 5

3:45 pm–4:30 pm

Blue Dot Stage, 104A, Level 1

It’s a small world after all: Loss prevention around the globe

The issues of organized retail crime, increased theft and e-commerce loss are borderless. Listen to this panel of experts from different countries to hear whether we share the same concerns, or are there nuisances that may make each country unique?