Planning Ahead for a Layoff
The article discusses how layoffs in the retail industry have impacted professionals like Michael Loox and Deana McLees-Bailey, who share their experiences and advice on preparing for job loss.
NRF Forecasts 2025 Retail Sales Will Hit $5.42 Trillion
The National Retail Federation is forecasting that retail sales during 2025 will grow between 2.7% and 3.7% over 2024 to between $5.42 trillion and $5.48 trillion.
Remembering Walgreens Employee Erick Velasquez, Who Was Fatally Shot On the Job
Hundreds gathered in front of the Walgreens in Madera to remember Erick Velasquez, a Walgreens employee who was working at the store when he was shot and killed on the evening of March 31st.
LVT Releases Mobile Security Unit Talk-Down Powered by Agentic AI and Other Features
LVT unveiled AI-driven security features, including personalized audio alerts, smart spotlighting, and forensic search, enhancing proactive 24/7 security.
How a Study of Phone Scams Landed Me a Doctorate
Dr. Leslie Allen, CFI earned her doctorate in criminal justice driven by her passion for investigating phone scams and fraud in retail, where she now leads efforts to mitigate theft and educate others on creating safer environments. Read more here!
The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: March 29 – April 4
2 Hurt in South Carolina Walmart Shooting | New Jersey Governor Signs Bill to Protect Businesses Against Retail Theft | Suspected Walgreens Killer Had Grudge Against Large Pharmacies
Genetec Shares Best Practices for Enhancing Cyber Resilience on World Cloud Security Day
Genetec outlines strategies for enhancing cybersecurity in cloud-based physical security systems on World Cloud Security Day.
Record-Setting Attendance Again at IMPACT 2025
With over 670 registered and a sold-out expo, IMPACT continued its strong 20-year path of growth.
The Role of AI in Criminal Investigations and Law Enforcement
The article discusses the growing role of AI in criminal justice, highlighting its potential to enhance investigations through data analysis, crime prevention, and improved interrogation techniques, while also addressing concerns related to privacy, bias, accuracy, and ethical implications.
The AI Revolution: Taking Case Management to the Next Level
Whole Foods Market is using AI to improve asset protection and reduce theft, while other retailers like REI are slowly adopting AI, amid concerns over privacy and reliability.