Technology

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.

SEMM Holdings launched XceptView, a no-hardware-needed solution that turns existing video systems into actionable business intelligence for independent retailers and operators.

Stefanie Hoover and Tony D'Onofrio chat about his induction into the NRF Ring of Excellence and his continued passion for helping the retail LP industry at Sensormatic.

Organized retail crime has evolved into a highly coordinated, often violent operation targeting high-value items like luxury handbags—but with innovative solutions like CIS’s Gen6 SP and The Boot, retailers are now fighting back with smarter, faster, and more secure technology.

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the retail industry by driving personalization, operational efficiency, and sales growth, with a projected $9.2 trillion impact by 2029—though most retailers are still early in adoption.

Flock Safety, a safety technology platform dedicated to creating thriving communities, announced the launch of the Flock Business Network, a first-of-its-kind secure, collaborative hub designed to help private sector organizations work together to solve and prevent crime.

While flashy topics like organized retail crime may be stealing headlines in the loss prevention world, internal loss is still a massive challenge for retailers, and it continues to evolve and grow.

Genetec will showcase its latest cloud-managed security solutions at NRF PROTECT 2025, including Security Center SaaS and Cloudlink 210.

This collaboration combines expertise in asset protection and advanced surveillance to enhance safety, reduce risk, and boost operational transparency across industries.

AI-driven video systems are transforming retail by enhancing security, operational efficiency, customer experience, and life safety, though many retailers still face challenges in fully integrating the technology across their operations.