Retail Crime

In this whitepaper, a number of challenges associated with ORC are outlined, as well as strategies and best practices that retailers should follow to collaborate effectively with law enforcement and other stakeholders.

Retail Theft Is a 'Financial Tragedy' for Businesses; 3 Arrested for $100K Retail Theft Across Bay Area; Credit Card Competition Act Causing Confliction; and more LP news you missed this week.

Target announced that it is closing nine stores across four states, effective Oct. 21. The company said it cannot continue operating these stores because theft and ORC are threatening the safety of its employees and guests.

Shrink accounted for $112.1 billion in losses according to the 2023 National Retail Security Survey released today by NRF.

Around the holidays, organized retail crime (ORC) and retail theft increase due to various reasons. Learn more in this article on how to avoid loss and other complications.

$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

Since online marketplaces began, retailers of all sizes have suffered from theft and counterfeiting by unscrupulous high-volume sellers. Learn more here.

Join the LPF for a webinar on September 27 at 1 p.m. ET as ALTO lead attorneys explore recent changes in ORC laws and their impact on retail safety.

Illinois has become the first state to abolish cash bail as the Pre-Trial Fairness Act, part of the SAFE-T Act, went into effect September 18. This comes after extensive delays and legal challenges, as many are worried this will put more criminals back on the streets.

California to Make Largest-Ever Investment to Combat ORC | Pastor Ran Theft Ring That Stole $1.4M | 9 Arrested After Burglary Attempt Totaling $500K at Motorshop Dealership in New Jersey