The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: July 12 – 18
Judiciary Witnesses Call for Congressional Action on ORC | 16 Facing Charges for $2.6M Money Order Scheme at Walmart Stores | Victims of Gift Card Scam Sue Target Alleging the Retailer Profited from Fraud
What Dragonflies Can Teach Us About Retail Crime
The adaptive, predictive, and networked behavior of dragonflies offers a striking parallel to how organized retail crime groups assess risk, communicate, and evolve—especially through tools like social media—to exploit weaknesses in retail systems.
Revisiting Your Business Resilience Strategy: The Key to Staying Ahead
In an increasingly unpredictable world, businesses must adopt a dynamic and regularly updated resilience strategy—guided by tools like the PESTEL framework—to proactively manage evolving threats across political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal dimensions.
Import Cargo Levels Expected to Rebound in July but Drop Again after Tariff Delay...
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to rebound this month after a double-digit drop in late spring but is forecast to fall again after previously paused tariffs take effect.
Disaster Readiness in Retail: Protecting People, Providing for Community
Available on-demand now, this 90-minute webinar focuses on how retailers are strengthening preparedness plans, safeguarding their operations, and prioritizing the wellbeing of their employees.
LP People on the Move: July 2025
Please join us in congratulating the following individuals on their recent career moves and promotions.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Sales Slowed in June as Concerns About Tariffs Continued
Retail sales declined in June for the first time since February as consumer concerns over economic policy and trade uncertainty impacted spending across most sectors.
RILA Researches the Underreporting of Retail Theft
Despite official crime stats suggesting retail theft is down, new research shows it's actually rising—underreporting, shifting policies, and strained police resources are masking the true scale of the problem and fueling a misleading public narrative.
Teenagers: Retailers Can’t Live With ‘Em, Can’t Live Without ‘Em
Retailers face rising teen-driven disruptions fueled by social media, prompting calls for stronger security, community partnerships, and balanced policies.
A Conversation with Scott McBride
Having served in the Marines, led Boy Scout troops for years, founded the Mars Area Scouting Association, and as the chief global AP officer and CSO at American Eagle Outfitters, Scott McBride can teach us some lessons on leadership.