The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: March 16 – 22
To Catch Retail Thieves, This Unlikely Duo Treats Them Like the Mob | How a Shoplifting Crime Wave Is Forcing the Retreat of Self-Checkout | Suspected Retail Theft Crew Busted after Running from Police in California
Retail Industry Continues to be the Largest Private Sector Employer
The retail industry supported 55 million full-time and part-time jobs in 2022, accounting for 26 percent of total US employment, according to a new report released by the National Retail Federation.
ORC March Madness 2024: An ORCAS in Action Webinar
ORCAs in Action, the coalition of the nation’s organized retail crime associations, will hold the latest in a series of virtual conferences on Thursday, March 21st from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Neighbo(u)rly Perspectives: Using Technology to Mitigate Employee Theft
In the latest installment of our Neighbo(u)rly Perspectives column, Genetec's Scott Thomas and Nada Ebeid discuss technology that can mitigate employee theft in both the US and Canada.
Chicago Area Detectives Investigate ORC Group of Romani Travelers
In this article, read about how detectives in the Chicagoland area investigated a case of Romani travelers who believe they have been blessed with the “divine right” to steal.
Register for Wisdom Unplugged Webinar with Mike Lamb
Register now to join the LPF on March 27 at 1 p.m. ET for an engaging and insightful webinar as they present an exclusive fireside chat with a distinguished figure and pioneer in the realm of retail asset protection.
Census Data Shows Retail Sales Bounced Back in February
The Census Bureau said overall retail sales in February were up 0.6% seasonally adjusted from January and up 1.5% unadjusted year over year.
The World’s Most Valuable and Powerful Brands for 2024
This article looks deeper into the success at Apple and explores the overall most valuable and strongest global brands.
The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: March 9 – 15
California Mom Is Alleged Ringleader Behind $8M ORC Ring That Hit 200+ Ulta Stores | Nearly $160K in Counterfeit Trojan Condoms, BiC Lighters Discovered in Undercover Operation | 3 Charged in $2M Counterfeit Merchandise Raid
Taking the Battle Against Organized Retail Crime to Washington DC
The LP industry is now better positioned to address ORC than it once was, but the fight requires concerted efforts from all stakeholders.