Industry News

To give you a better feel for the vast impact of the ORC problem, we have provided a glimpse into just a few of the incidents that took place in the month of April, 2025.

California AG Bonta Dismantles Active Identity Theft Mill and ORC Scheme Spanning 7 Counties | LAPD Catches Suspects Behind $4M in Stolen Goods | Fox News Op-Ed Hails Grassley, Cortez Masto Bill to Combat Retail Crime

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Consumer spending on Mother’s Day is projected to reach $34.1 billion in 2025, with 84% of U.S. adults celebrating and prioritizing thoughtful gifts and experiences despite economic uncertainty.

After a five-year break, the 2025 MI ORCA Conference returned with renewed energy, uniting law enforcement, prosecutors, and retail professionals to share strategies, highlight successes, and strengthen partnerships in the fight against ORC across Michigan and beyond.

Inside, find a wide variety of stories about artificial intelligence for loss prevention professionals, including a look at the role of AI in criminal investigations and law enforcement, how AI is taking case management to the next level, how AI can stop loss at the checkout, and more!

Is retail theft up, or is it down? Is the problem as rampant as many retailers claim it to be, or are the claims of devastating losses, organized retail crime, violent confrontations, and their impact on store safety and retail profits over-exaggerated in an attempt to cover poor performance and corporate mismanagement?

Genetec has introduced Cloudlink 210, a cloud-managed security appliance that streamlines video surveillance, access control, and intrusion management for retailers while enhancing cybersecurity and reducing operational complexity.

The LP Benevolent Fund Board of Directors has unanimously approved a grant of $15,000 to go directly to Jason Swanson's family.

LVT has unveiled its integration with Axon Fusus to provide real-time video access and enhanced situational awareness for faster, more informed emergency response.