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Tom Meehan, CFI

Tom Meehan, CFI, is retail technology editor for LP Magazine as well as President of CONTROLTEK. Previously, Meehan was director of technology and investigations with Bloomingdale’s, where he was responsible for physical security, internal investigations, systems and data analytics. He currently serves as the chair of the Loss Prevention Research Council's (LPRC) innovations working group. Meehan is a published author of his book titled Evolution of Retail Asset Protection: Protecting Your Profit in a Digital Age. He can be reached at TomM@Losspreventionmedia.com.

Articles

Using the PESTEL Framework to Assess Risk

The PESTEL (political, economic, socio-cultural, technological, environmental, and legal) analysis method was created by Francis Aguilar, a professor at Harvard Business School in 1967.

How Industry 4.0 Impacts Retail 4.0

Much has been written and said about the dramatic changes in commerce, and society generally, from Industry 4.0. These developments are undeniable, and their impact is especially pronounced in the retail sector.

Geopolitical Risks in Retail

One of the hazards that retailers must contend with today is geopolitical risk, which has emerged as a critical factor in shaping the global business landscape.

Retail Theft: A Hidden Crisis

In this article, Tom Meehan delves into why retail theft is often downplayed due to the violation happening in public versus in homes, cars, etc., and strategies to combat the problem.
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Euroshop 2023 Put Retail Tech on Display

From February 26 to March 2, more than 100,000 people from around the globe gathered in Dusseldorf, Germany for the largest retail event of its kind, Euroshop 2023.

The Top Takeaways from NRF’s Big Show 2023

They don’t call it the Big Show for nothing. There were over 35,000 people in attendance from all over the world to talk about retail, technology, strategy, and the future at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show in New York City January 15–17.

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