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Allie Falk

Falk focuses on social media, daily e-newsletters, interviewing LP experts for magazine articles, and crafting email blasts. Prior to LPM, she was a digital content marketing intern for Tyler Technologies—the leading CAD software provider in the US—where she was awarded ‘Spotlight Intern’. Allie received her bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2022, where she was awarded Communications Student of 2022. She can be reached at AllieF@LossPreventionMedia.com

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Intelligence-Led Loss Prevention

Sensormatic Solutions Extends Shrink Analyzer Capabilities at NRF

The newly enhanced, cloud-based Shrink Analyzer application can now integrate RFID and EPC data from targeted—and previously unmonitored—store areas to improve visibility and predictions of loss events.

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LVT SafeNow Beta Brings Mobile Security Unit Features to Retail and Business Employees

LVT has unveiled SafeNow, a mobile application feature that allows employees to activate LVT unit lights and audio warnings, improving their safety during shift changes and any time they are outside of the building.

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Motorola Solutions to Acquire Theatro, Maker of AI and Voice-powered Communication and Digital Workflow Software for Frontline Workers

Theatro’s software-as-a-service platform, purposefully designed for frontline workers, provides a suite of collaboration applications that deliver information in real time to help improve their productivity and physical safety.

Industry News

NRF Chief Economist Says 2024 ‘Ended on a High Note’

Economic growth withstood inflation, high interest rates, and other challenges in 2024 and is expected to continue showing strength in 2025, according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.

Industry News

Research Shows Fraudulent Returns and Claims Cost Retailers $103B in 2024

The research shows that total merchandise returns for the year reached $685 billion, representing 13.21% of total retail sales, which amounted to $5.19 trillion in 2024.

Industry News

The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: December 28 – January 3

Gov. Gavin Newsom Doubles Down on Opposition to Prop. 36 | Top 10 Loss Prevention Stories of 2024 | Fraudulent Returns Cost Retailers $103B in 2024

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One-Third of US Women Avoid In-Person Shopping Due to Parking Lot Safety Concerns

A survey by LiveView Technologies reveals that parking lot safety concerns significantly influence shopping habits, with many consumers feeling unsafe in these areas during the holiday season.

Industry News

Census Data for November Shows Holiday Spending ‘Clearly on Track’ to Meet NRF’s Forecast

Retail sales remained strong in November, with data from the US Census Bureau and NRF showing solid growth despite the late timing of Thanksgiving, supporting expectations for a successful holiday season.

Industry News

The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: December 14 – 20

New Study Shows Shoplifting Is Up 93% Since Before COVID-19 | Macy’s Probe Found Employee Acted Alone in $151M Accounting Scandal | Spokane City Council Approves $90K Grant to Combat ORC

Industry News

The International Association of Interviewers’ Certified Forensic Interviewer Program Continues to Evolve

The updated CFI program from the International Association of Interviewers enhances investigative interviewing training with nearly 90 percent new content, incorporating global standards, evidence-based materials, and advanced learning options to meet the evolving demands of forensic interviewing.

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