Safety

If you were dealt the blow of the pandemic, and survived, and then had to deal with the aftermath of shipping and distribution struggles, you may think that things can’t possibly get worse. And then, the wrath of ongoing organized retail crime raises its ugly head.

This webinar discusses the findings of an LPM survey and what was learned about protecting retail stores and employees.

In an active shooter situation, businesses need to know how to leverage their surveillance capabilities. During these scenarios, every second counts.

With retailers being assaulted by ORC gangs who smash-and-grab their way through the store, what are retailers doing to collaborate and help support safety in stores and across store teams?

Criminologists and security researchers have developed several ways of thinking about and solving crime problems. The LPRC’s 5D Retail Crime and Loss Prevention concept refers to broad strategies that focus on five tasks

The NRF is hosting the second annual State of Retail and the Consumer virtual event on the post-pandemic consumer and the future of retail on March 15.

Oscar Arango is vice president of assets protection at Target. His thirty years of experience includes loss prevention management roles with Timberland and Urban Outfitters prior to Target.

Confronting a shoplifter always carries with it the potential for an unpredictable outcome, and while most shoplifting apprehensions result in the shoplifter cooperating, it’s critical that we remain alert and aware, prepared for the unexpected and knowing how to react. Most importantly, this also requires having the judgment and fortitude to let it go when the situation calls for it. It could end up being one of the most important decisions that you make.

After nearly two years of pandemic-related lockdowns, social distancing, masking, and vaccines, the COVID-19 pandemic still looms large.

Recent disturbing incidents of store violence underscore the pressing need for society to do more to protect retail associates from harm at work.