Loss Prevention Magazine - March - April 2021

With March as National Women's Month, our March-April print edition features an interview with Meredith Plaxco, vice president of loss prevention and safety for PetSmart, as well as the compelling story of Tracy Walder, author of The Unexpected Spy, who fought terrorism with the CIA and FBI. Plus, we explore the "real" problem of counterfeit merchandise for retailers and consumers. Finally, we analyze the emerging use of autonomous mobile robots in retail. View the digital flipbook version of the March-April 2021 issue.

Articles from This Issue

You Call That a Success? Think Again

That next time you pick up the phone after an interview, set a new standard and redefine what it means to be “successful.”

The “Real” Problem: Knockoffs Are Cheap but Exact a Heavy Price

Game-changing regulation may be coming, but for now at least—with willing and naïve customers—it’s a real good time to be a maker of fake goods.

The Use of Autonomous Mobile Robots in Retail

Smart machines including autonomous mobile robots are generating more brainstorming and actual testing across the entire retail value chain.

The Unexpected Spy: One Woman’s Journey Fighting Terrorism

When you learn of Tracy Walder’s experiences in the CIA and FBI, it will leave you fascinated, intrigued, and all those other words that mean you want to learn more.

LPM Magpie Awards: Paul Jaeckle, Excellence in Leadership

Jaeckle started his career with Walmart, catching shoplifters while attending college. In 2017, he was named vice president of asset protection and safety at Meijer.

Seize Any Opportunity to Learn

Two retail loss prevention professionals from Whole Foods Market and Meijer tell why they chose to earn loss prevention certifications.

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Start with Safety: From Selling Fish to Total Loss with Meredith Plaxco at PetSmart

Meredith Plaxco is VP of LP and safety at PetSmart where she has spent more than 20 years in multiple roles from store operations to corporate communications to LP.

LPM Magpie Awards: Jessi Dudley, Excellence in Operations

Jesse Dudley joined the Loss Prevention Research Council in 2014 where she has grown to become an integral part of the LPRC leadership.

Deter Potential Theft in Store … in Style

Checkpoint's NG10 is the first transparent acrylic antenna to be released in the NEO range and designed with store aesthetics in mind.

What You Need to Know about the Cyber-Espionage Attack Linked to Russia

The hackers infiltrated systems in the private and public sectors by adding malware to a legitimate software update from SolarWinds.

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Loss Prevention Magazine - March - April 2021

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Whitepapers

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LP Solutions

The Power of Partnership: Transform Your Retail Security with Protos’ Off-Duty Services

How to Get More Out of Your Video Camera System

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