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Core retail sales continued to grow modestly in May despite a decline in overall retail sales and ongoing tariff-related economic uncertainty, supported by wage gains and consumer resilience.

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The Loss Prevention Foundation has appointed Kris Vece and Rick Peck to its Executive Committee, recognizing their long-standing commitment to advancing education, leadership, and excellence in the loss prevention industry.

Scott McBride’s journey from the Marine Corps to chief global asset protection officer at American Eagle reflects a leadership philosophy rooted in trust, integrity, and the belief that every team member holds the potential to lead and succeed.

What's new from the Mid-Atlantic ORCA? Conferences, partnerships, resources, and more!

Please join us in congratulating the following individuals on their recent career moves and promotions.

Spearheaded by the Cook County Regional Organized Crime Task Force (CCROC) and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in the Chicago market, a nationwide crackdown on organized retail crime, or “National ORC Blitz,” was implemented on May 30th.

Twenty retail loss prevention leaders joined a delegation from the National Retail Federation (NRF) on May 14 in Washington, DC.., to continue the education of congressional and Senate representatives on the effects of ORC and keep up the momentum on the CORCA legislation.

Amid high rates of property crime, police staffing challenges, a fentanyl crisis, and widespread social instability, Albuquerque has emerged as an unexpected hotspot for retail theft, prompting retailers and law enforcement to push for reforms, partnerships, and tougher enforcement to turn the tide.

US retailers are rapidly increasing imports through summer 2025 to take advantage of a 90-day tariff pause on Chinese goods, aiming to stock up before back-to-school and holiday seasons amid ongoing trade uncertainty.