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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.

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.

Retailers face rising teen-driven disruptions fueled by social media, prompting calls for stronger security, community partnerships, and balanced policies.

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.

Retailers are increasingly turning to AI and machine learning to combat rising shrinkage, as traditional loss prevention methods struggle to keep pace with the growing scale and complexity of retail crime.

Police Search for Burglars Who Stole $300K in Clothing | Suspicious Death Outside Goodwill Store Under Investigation | Lululemon Is Suing Costco for Allegedly Selling Knockoff Versions of Its Clothes

NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz highlights ongoing economic uncertainty driven by tariffs and policy changes, despite solid fundamentals and steady consumer activity.

The Loss Prevention Foundation is pleased to announce the election of eight new Board members, each of whom is not only an energetic supporter of the Foundation but a long-time member of the LP Foundation community.

Celebrating its 25th year, the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) continues its mission to advance evidence-based retail crime prevention through collaboration, innovation, and rigorous research—growing from a bold idea in 2000 into a global leader in loss prevention strategy.

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