Contributor

Ben Skidmore

Ben Skidmore is a media strategist and contributing writer for LPM who focuses on innovative approaches by retail, loss prevention, and supplier organizations for increasing revenues and implementing technology solutions. His editorial contributions include thought-leadership articles, interviews with retail executives, and case studies. He can be reached at BenS@partnerspr.com.

http://losspreventionmedia.com

Articles

Whitepapers

WHITEPAPER: US Retail Worker Safety Report

In order to help better understand retail workers’ perspectives about safety, Motorola Solutions surveyed over 1,000 retail managers and staff. Find the results in this free whitepaper!

Whitepapers

WHITEPAPER: Holistic Loss Prevention: A People-Driven, Tech-Enabled Ecosystem

With the increase in organized crime, evolving compliance standards, and operational complexities, the need for a coordinated, comprehensive approach to loss prevention and risk management has become urgent.

Solutions Showcase

Blending Tradition with Innovation: Pinkerton’s Role in Retail Security Adapting to the Changing Landscape of Retail Risks

Today, Pinkerton stands at the forefront of retail security—vigilantly protecting what matters most in an industry where risks are as diverse as the products on the shelves.

Ask the Expert

Cutting Through the Hype of Crime Data Part 2

In this discussion, we delve deeper into the impact that "place" has when analyzing crime risk and crime trends.

Ask the Expert

Cutting Through the Hype of Crime Data

This discussion will be the first in a series about how to use crime data, evaluate trends, view headlines and statistics in the mainstream media with healthy skepticism, and, most importantly, use data and modeling to improve operations, lower risks, and properly allocate resources.

Industry News

Key Steps to Securing Self-Checkout

Self-checkout has grown from a modern customer convenience to a critical must-have for retailers. In this article, Sensormatic shares keys to self-checkout success.

- Digital Partners -

Solutions Showcase

Checkpoint’s Product Protection Portfolio: Total Solutions

Check out Checkpoint's protection products and learn more about how they can help protect your store and high tech solutions.

Intelligence-Led Loss Prevention

Why Computer Vision Is the Future of Loss Prevention

Let’s unpack what computer vision is, how it works, and all the benefits it can offer retailers this holiday season—and beyond.

Safety

Axon De-escalation and Investigation Technology Now Available to Retail and LP

To help meet the challenges of ORC, rising workplace violence, and the increasing need for retail to work with law enforcement, Axon Loss Prevention Solutions are now available to LP and retail security leaders.

Technology

Going the Extra Mile to Securely Recycle

Security is top of mind for Savers Thrift Superstores, a retailer offering quality gently used clothing and goods.

12 3 4 Page 1 of 4

Get our email newsletter

News, tactics, career guidance, and technological developments for retail loss prevention professionals.

Digital Partners

Become a Digital Partner

Violence in the Workplace

Download this 34-page special report from Loss Prevention Magazine about types and frequency of violent incidents, impacts on employees and customers, effectiveness of tools and training, and much more.

Download It Now

Ben Skidmore

Articles

Digital Partners

Violence in the Workplace

Webinars

LPM Webinar Available On-Demand: Internal Theft, Threats, and Investigations

ORCAS in ACTION WEBINAR ON-DEMAND: ORC March Madness 2025

Available On-Demand Now: Retail’s Dangerous Triangle of Trafficking, Trucking, & Organized Theft

Whitepapers

WHITEPAPER: Adapting Security Strategies in a World Where Change Is the Only Constant

WHITEPAPER: How Organized Retail Crime Is Threatening the Retail Industry

WHITEPAPER: US Retail Worker Safety Report

LP Solutions

The SEMM Holdings Story: A Journey of Dedication, Expertise, and Innovation

Agentic AI for Physical Security

The State of AI in Retail Surveillance