Why Research Is Essential
Research is a systematic, evidence-based approach to understanding the world that helps us overcome personal biases, adapt to change, broaden our perspectives, support arguments with credible data, and determine what works and why—especially in fields like loss prevention.
The Evolution of the US Retail Theft Crisis
Amid rising retail theft and violence driven by legal, social, and economic shifts, retailers and security professionals must adapt strategies, collaborate across sectors, and advocate for reform to restore safety and accountability in retail environments.
Flock Safety Launches First-Ever Business Network to Strengthen Private Sector Security Collaboration
Flock Safety, a safety technology platform dedicated to creating thriving communities, announced the launch of the Flock Business Network, a first-of-its-kind secure, collaborative hub designed to help private sector organizations work together to solve and prevent crime.
The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: June 21 – 27
Shoplifter Jumps from Second Story of Mall onto Ice Rink | Security Guard Charged after Woman Killed | Task Force's 'No Price Is Right' Operation Nets 8 Arrests
Joe Laufenberg Receives LPM Founders’ Award for Excellence in Leadership
The LP Magazine Founders’ Awards honor industry leaders like Joe Laufenberg of Festival Foods, whose authentic, people-focused leadership and commitment to empowering others exemplifies the positive impact loss prevention professionals can have on both business and lives.
Inaugural NRF Rev Event to Spotlight the Future of Reverse Logistics
The National Retail Federation announced that its Reverse Logistics Association Conference will rebrand as NRF Rev in 2026, focusing on returns, reverse logistics, and sustainability, and will be held alongside NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show in New York City.
Sensormatic Solutions Adds Machine Learning to Shrink Analyzer to Accelerate Loss Prevention Results
Read how the Shrink Analyzer's most recent development efforts enhance internal theft analysis using machine learning (ML) to continuously help improve loss event identification accuracy, accelerate evidence-building processes to aid in prosecution, and support early detection and remediation.
Industry Leaders Honored with NRF PROTECT Awards
The pinnacle of recognition for industry professionals championing retail safety across loss prevention and cybersecurity, the NRF PROTECT Awards were presented to five trailblazers.
Suspicion into Strategy: A WZ Who-Done-It at NRF PROTECT
In a special session to start the NRF PROTECT conference, over 75 registrants attended an in-depth, two-hour WZ workshop.
NRF PROTECT 2025 Has Officially Begun!
The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) 2025 PROTECT Conference officially began last night with not one but two opening parties at the Gaylord Resort in Grapevine, Texas.