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In a special session to start the NRF PROTECT conference, over 75 registrants attended an in-depth, two-hour WZ workshop.

The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) 2025 PROTECT Conference officially began last night with not one but two opening parties at the Gaylord Resort in Grapevine, Texas.

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.

Over $26,000 was raised for the Loss Prevention Benevolent Fund and the Bob MacLea Scholarship at yesterday’s Swing for Certification event hosted by the Loss Prevention Foundation at the Bear Creek Golf Course in Dallas, Texas.

Core retail sales continued to grow modestly in May despite a decline in overall retail sales and ongoing tariff-related economic uncertainty, supported by wage gains and consumer resilience.

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The Loss Prevention Foundation has appointed Kris Vece and Rick Peck to its Executive Committee, recognizing their long-standing commitment to advancing education, leadership, and excellence in the loss prevention industry.

Scott McBride’s journey from the Marine Corps to chief global asset protection officer at American Eagle reflects a leadership philosophy rooted in trust, integrity, and the belief that every team member holds the potential to lead and succeed.

What's new from the Mid-Atlantic ORCA? Conferences, partnerships, resources, and more!

Spearheaded by the Cook County Regional Organized Crime Task Force (CCROC) and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in the Chicago market, a nationwide crackdown on organized retail crime, or “National ORC Blitz,” was implemented on May 30th.