Magazine Features

Strategic cargo theft is a growing, global threat exploiting supply chain vulnerabilities, demanding stronger collaboration and updated protections.

The adaptive, predictive, and networked behavior of dragonflies offers a striking parallel to how organized retail crime groups assess risk, communicate, and evolve—especially through tools like social media—to exploit weaknesses in retail systems.

Celebrating its 25th year, the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) continues its mission to advance evidence-based retail crime prevention through collaboration, innovation, and rigorous research—growing from a bold idea in 2000 into a global leader in loss prevention strategy.

Retail violence can be prevented or averted by using strategies, solutions, and technologies throughout the LPRC’s Five Zones of Influence.

In this article, explore how achieving fair compensation goes beyond just salary, requiring a balance of understanding your worth, negotiating effectively, and considering both financial and non-financial factors.

The article discusses how layoffs in the retail industry have impacted professionals like Michael Loox and Deana McLees-Bailey, who share their experiences and advice on preparing for job loss.

The article by Christina Burton explores how understanding criminal decision-making through frameworks like CRA(A)VED and CAPTURED can aid in preventing theft and organized retail crime by focusing on product characteristics and criminal behavior.

Read how establishing successful vendor relationships requires careful negotiation, preparation, and an empathetic, non-confrontational approach.

The growing gift card industry has become a target for fraud, with organized crime groups exploiting vulnerabilities for scams and money laundering.

Leaders from top LP organizations and VPs of LP across a diverse range of retailers were asked a series of in-depth questions to uncover the current state of LP. Discover their insights here!