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In this episode of our One Minute Mentor video series, ThinkLP VP of Retail Risk Solutions Tony Sheppard tells LPM Assistant Editor Allie Falk how to step out of your comfort zone, and why it can give you a broader perspective and more credibility.

In today’s fast-moving retail landscape, loss prevention professionals must evolve into true business partners—aligning with core retail principles, customer experience, and brand identity—to effectively support profitability, trust, and long-term success.

AI-driven video systems are transforming retail by enhancing security, operational efficiency, customer experience, and life safety, though many retailers still face challenges in fully integrating the technology across their operations.

The International Supply Chain Protection Organization (ISCPO) announced the successful conclusion of its US Supply Chain Security Summit which was held in Dallas, Texas on June 3. The event brought together leading security professionals and industry experts to address critical issues and innovative solutions in supply chain protection.

The company said it will absorb any additional costs created by tariffs on components integral for manufacturing surveillance cameras and devices, adding that supporting dealers and end users is the highest priority, especially in the face of uncertain economic and market conditions.

To give you a better feel for the vast impact of the ORC problem, we have provided a glimpse into just a few of the incidents that took place in the month of May, 2025.

Father’s Day spending is projected to hit a record $24 billion this year, driven by consumers prioritizing unique and memorable gifts, with an average spend of nearly $200 per person.

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Vision-Language Models (VLMs) combine computer vision and natural language processing to enhance retail loss prevention by not only detecting suspicious behaviors in real-time but also providing contextual understanding and actionable insights.