Retail Crime

From injury prevention to shoplifter apprehension risks, from facial recognition technology drawbacks to the operational implementation of omni-channel, the latest issue of LPM Online gives you the information you need to become a better industry pro.

Sometimes, things just fall in your lap. I'd been trying to decide what to write about for this blog, you know, something interesting and topical to really get folks hooked and coming back. Nothing was really striking me as The One, until I got a phone call…

Cheatham County deputies intercepted 3 men they say have been stealing tens of thousands of dollars from unsuspecting people in Middle Tennessee, and investigators...

Advance Auto Parts is a US-based automotive aftermarket parts and accessories retailer. Established in 1932, the company now operates more than 5,100 stores across all US states, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

8 busted in $4M ORC ring

$35K baby formula theft

Restaurant's idea of justice

Porch Pirate scheme; 3 arrested

Employee shipping empty boxes

Two 'Grinches' apprehended

While e-commerce merchants typically have a return rate of around 20 percent, it can reach 30 percent during the holidays. So, too, rises fraud.

We estimate that these 15,000 offenders caused, at a minimum, more than $1,500,000 in theft damages, or about $100 per incident. However, looking at the value of one incident does not tell the whole story. [Sponsored]

Holiday task force nabs 200

Duo arrested for $35K CC fraud

Police officers help shoe thief

Operation Fa La La Larceny

Employee embezzlement caper

Feds' discrimination probe settled

Whatever your core values are, the old truism remains accurate: employees don’t turn to statements on the company website to look for clues on how to behave; they look to each other.

"Perfect your interpersonal communication skills, distinguish yourself, and keep learning and growing daily. Raise your hand for those tough tasks and assignments. Remember, wherever you go, whatever you do, distinguish yourself. Be so good they can't ignore you!"