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Courtney Wolfe

Courtney Wolfe is managing editor digital 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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The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: March 30 – April 5

Retail Theft Ring That Spanned 13 Counties Busted, 5 Suspects Arrested | Security Officer Recounts Fatal Walmart Stabbing | California Lawmakers Have a New Solution to Deter Retail Thieves: Arresting Them

NRF Says Economy Remains Sturdy Despite Forecast for Slower Growth

Adjusted for inflation, GDP is expected to grow about 2.3 percent year over year—slower than last year’s 2.5 percent but still strong enough to sustain job growth that drives consumer spending. Consumer spending is expected to be up about 2 percent, which compares with 2.3 percent last year.

WHITEPAPER: Building Robust ORC Cases with License Plate Recognition Technology

By capturing and analyzing license plate data, LPR technology equips loss prevention teams with crucial evidence to establish connections between suspects, vehicles, and stolen merchandise.

The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: March 16 – 22

To Catch Retail Thieves, This Unlikely Duo Treats Them Like the Mob | How a Shoplifting Crime Wave Is Forcing the Retreat of Self-Checkout | Suspected Retail Theft Crew Busted after Running from Police in California

Retail Industry Continues to be the Largest Private Sector Employer

The retail industry supported 55 million full-time and part-time jobs in 2022, accounting for 26 percent of total US employment, according to a new report released by the National Retail Federation.
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The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: March 2 – 8

Retail Bust Reveals Sophisticated Operation Run from Oakland Home | Washington Post Article Downplays Retail Theft Crisis | Judge Sides with Safeway Employee Fired for Stopping Shoplifter

The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: February 24 – March 1

Oklahoma Senate Bill Targets ORC | New Bill Aims to Help Cover Security Measures for Small NYC Businesses | Authorities Crackdown on Retail Theft Ring Targeting Home Depot and Target

Legislation Aimed at Addressing Retail Theft and Fentanyl Crisis Introduced in California

The legislative package—called Working Together for a Safer California—is built upon months of research, input from stakeholders and experts, and feedback from Californians, according to Senate members. The plan includes nine fentanyl-related measures and five bills targeting retail theft.

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