Practice Makes Progress
Revisit the previously recorded video with Amanda Weaver, CFI, PHR on the importance of practicing recently learned skillsets. Discover why consistent practice is crucial and explore essential strategies for mastering and applying what you’ve learned.
The 4th Megatrend Is Redefining Retail—And It’s Just Getting Started
This article explores four major post–World War Two megatrends that have shifted power in retail—from mass consumerism to the rise of AI—reshaping how brands connect with increasingly empowered consumers.
The Misperception of Shrink and Its Impact on Organized Retail Crime
Calculated as a percentage to sales, shrink is a metric used by a retailer to understand their current state of inventory loss. However, those who understand shrink know it is not a direct or sole indicator of theft.
The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: August 30 – Sept. 5
Man Who Attacked Safeway Security Guard With Axe Had Incident at Same Store 1 Month Earlier | Police Recover $12K Worth of Apparel Stolen from Shopping Malls | Over 11,000 Counterfeit Labubu Dolls Seized at Seattle Airport
LVT Appoints Qualtrics Veteran Chris Beckstead as President
LVT has appointed Chris Beckstead as its first president to help drive its expansion into AI-powered, data-driven security innovation.
Organized Retail Crime Monthly News Recap: August 2025
To give you a better feel for the vast impact of the ORC problem, we have provided a glimpse into just a few of the incidents that took place in the month of August, 2025.
Meet Sensormatic’s Robert Miller
With more than 30 years of experience in sales and operations—including leadership roles at Sensormatic, Tyco, and Prosegur—Miller brings a wealth of expertise to empower retailers against theft and loss.
One Minute Mentor with Tony Sheppard: The Importance of Taking Time Off
In this episode of our One Minute Mentor video series, ThinkLP VP of Retail Risk Solutions Tony Sheppard tells LPM Assistant Editor Allie Falk about the importance of taking time off of work.Â
LP People on the Move: August 2025
Please join us in congratulating the following individuals on their recent career moves and promotions.
Will Virtual Reality Ever Come True for Loss Prevention?
Virtual reality is increasingly being used in retail for immersive customer experiences and employee training, including loss prevention, though widespread adoption remains limited by cost, scalability, and industry readiness.