NRF Reports that Economy Has Strong Momentum Despite Inflation and Ukraine
Top challenges have shifted from COVID-19 to inflation and the war in Ukraine, but the US economy will continue to face uncertainties in the year ahead.
Applying Effective Interviewing Skills to Organized Crime Investigations
In addition to advanced resources and tangible solutions, there is a foundational and often overlooked tool in the battle against ORC—the power of communication.
ICYMI: LP Industry News of the Week March 28 – April 3
Shoplifter Stabs Security Guard with Syringe | Supply Chain Issues are about to Get Worse | Illinois Officials Outline Plan to Combat ORC
Ohio Senate Passes Legislation Combatting ORC
The Ohio state senate has passed bill HB 272, which closely mirrors the INFORM Consumers Act, federal legislation that would require online marketplaces to verify high-volume third-party sellers.
ISC West 2022 Shows Security’s Expanding Focus on Retail
Three years after the last regularly scheduled ISC West, the massive physical security conference returned to Las Vegas last week, March 22-25, bigger and better than ever.
Identifying Theft and Fraud Inside a Retail Business | Ep. 73
In this podcast, LPM’s Kevin McMenimen and Jac Brittain look inside the retail business at areas of opportunity in e-commerce and e-fraud.
Spotlighting Loss Prevention Certified Professionals
Here are comments from several individuals in loss prevention and asset protection who have earned their certification.
The Birth of Intelligence-led Loss Prevention: Q&A With LPRC’s Dr. Read Hayes
With the rise of ORC, Sensormatic Solutions conducted a Q&A with Dr. Read Hayes, research scientist at the University of Florida, and director of the Loss Prevention Research Council.
The 2022 FMI Asset Protection Conference
The event was well-orchestrated and filled with informative sessions on topics most relevant to today’s retail asset protection environment, reviewing mission-critical subjects in a robust and welcoming setting.
The Chargebacks Holiday Hangover Is Here—What’s Next?
Every year, merchants experience a sudden influx of chargebacks. From the beginning of January and almost into April, companies will get the ‘holiday hangover’ in which dispute volumes can rise by as much as 40 percent.