Powerhouse Retail Services Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of Nearly 8,000 Individuals
Powerhouse Retail Services, a Texas-based provider of retail construction, facilities services, and advertising, disclosed a data breach affecting 7,856 individuals across the U.S. The company, headquartered in Crowley, Texas, and founded in 2004, detected unauthorized access to its network on January 22, 2026, though the breach likely occurred as early as September 20, 2023.
The incident was reported to the attorneys general of Maine and Vermont, with affected individuals notified via written notice on February 3, 2026. Among those impacted were 34 residents of Maine and nine in Rhode Island.
While the full scope of exposed data remains undisclosed, confirmed compromised information includes names, with potential exposure of additional personally identifiable information (PII) such as Social Security numbers, addresses, and dates of birth. Powerhouse Retail Services is offering affected individuals complimentary credit monitoring, dark web monitoring, identity restoration services, and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance.
The law firm Shamis & Gentile P.A. is investigating the breach on behalf of impacted individuals, assessing eligibility for compensation through potential legal action. The incident highlights ongoing risks to sensitive data in the retail services sector.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/investigations/powerhouse-retail-services-data-breach-2026
Powerhouse Retail Services Inc. cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/powerhouse-retail-services-inc-
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'company detected unauthorized access to its network on '
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