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Courtney Wolfe

Courtney Wolfe is the managing editor for LPM. Before coming to LPM, she worked at SDM Magazine, a trade publication for security systems integrators. Courtney received her bachelor's degree in multimedia journalism from Columbia College Chicago. She can be reached at CourtneyW@losspreventionmedia.com.

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Industry News

Illinois Organized Retail Crime Association Releases Video Highlighting the Fight Against ORC

The video underscores the urgent need for retailers, law enforcement, elected officials, and loss prevention professionals to collaborate in the fight against retail crime.

Industry News

The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: February 15 – 21

3 Arrested in Major Southern California Retail Theft Ring | Retailer Turns to Social Media to Track Down Shoplifters | Duo Arrested for Stealing Nearly $40K Worth of Lululemon Clothes

Industry News

Census Data Shows Slower Retail Sales in January, but the Economy Is Still Expanding

The Census Bureau said overall retail sales in January were down 0.9% seasonally adjusted month over month but up 4.2% unadjusted year over year.

Industry News

The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: February 8 – 14

Man Attempts to Steal $1.5M in Jewelry from Macy's | Mayoral Candidate Wants to Link Store Security Cameras to NYPD | Washington Legislators Hear Bill to Lengthen ORC Sentences

Investigations

How Working Alongside Researchers Can Improve Your Interviewing Skills

Revisit the previously recorded video hosted by Dave Thompson, CFI, and Chris Norris, CFI, as they discuss how professionals in the interviewing field can work alongside researchers to improve their practices and why this is so important.

Industry News

Retail Spaces Top the List of Gun Violence Targets in New Report

The report reveals that 90 percent of gun incidents in the US resulted in injury or loss of life, illustrating the critical nature of the gun violence epidemic.

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Industry News

January Retail Monitor Shows Sales Dropped from Busy December, but Saw Strong Gains Year-Over-Year

Shoppers spent less in January than they did during the busy holiday month before but retail sales had strong year-over-year gains nonetheless.

Industry News

Valentine’s Day Spending Projected to Reach Record $27.5B

The amount is up from last year’s $25.8 billion and slightly above the previous record of $27.4 billion set in 2020.

Industry News

The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: February 1 – 7

Police Seek Motive After Fatal Shooting at Ohio Cosmetics Warehouse | Leaders Work to Stop Sale of Stolen Goods in San Francisco | US Seizes $39.5M in Fake Sports Gear Before Super Bowl

Industry News

The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: January 25 – 31

Bill Filed to Combat ORC in Tennessee | 4 Policy Priorities for the Retail Industry in 2025 | 19 Arrested in California Retail Theft Bust

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Violence in the Workplace

Webinars

ORCAS in ACTION WEBINAR TODAY: ORC March Madness 2025

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

LPM Webinar On-Demand: AI’s Impact on Retail Crime, Investigations, and Interviews

Whitepapers

WHITEPAPER: How Organized Retail Crime Is Threatening the Retail Industry

WHITEPAPER: US Retail Worker Safety Report

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

LP Solutions

Advancing Retail Safety with Reveal Body Cameras

Getting Smarter About Retail and Risk

How Flock Safety’s Technology Keeps Employees Out of Harm’s Way