Courtney Wolfe
The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: September 16 – 22
$218K of Stolen Retail Merch Found in Backyard of LA Home | 1 Shoplifter Dead, Another Injured After Incident at O'Reilly's Auto Parts | Seattle Smoke Shop Damaged in 7th Smash-and-Grab Burglary
The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: August 26 – Sept. 1
3 Killed in Racially Motivated Dollar General Shooting | Orange County DA Threatens to 'Throw the Book At' Thieves | How Best Buy Is Winning the War Against Retail Theft
The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: August 19 – 25
Flash Mobs Hit More Retail Stores in California | NRF CEO Discusses Rise in ORC on CNBC's Squawk Box | 25 Suspects Nabbed in Portland Retail Theft Crackdown
The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: August 5 – 11
$300K Worth of Product Stolen from Yves Saint Laurent Store | Florida Officials Announce Arrests in Retail Theft Ring | Retailers Say ORC Is Biting into Profits, but Internal Issues May Be to Blame
The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: July 29 – August 4
ORC Rises While Nevada Bill Awaits Action | Deputy Constable Shoots at Shoplifters, Holds Man at Gunpoint | Recent String of Retail Thefts Across Southern California Prompts Concern
Keeping Employees Safe and Secure in the Remote World
With 98 percent of employees wanting to work remotely at least part of the time, it seems the pros outweigh the cons for most. Some of the most cited benefits include flexible hours and a better work-life balance. Still, that doesn’t mean the arrangement lacks challenges.
Did Internal Theft Get Better, Or Did Everything Else Get Worse?
LP problems such as employee theft are still prevalent and may even be growing worse due to an increase in the general havoc of the modern retail store.
When Did Counterfeit Become Cool?
Unfortunately for high-end retailers, there seems to be a growing comfort with—even preference for—counterfeit luxury goods.
The Retail Violence Epidemic Reaches New Heights
While employee retail safety has always been a priority, the recent increase in violent incidents has brought the issue front and center for LP leaders.
The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: June 10-16
Congress Weighs Federal Response to High Retail Crime Rates | LGBTQ+ Target Employees Share Their Experiences During Pride Month | Fired Clerk Sues Circle K Over Shoplifting Policy