What LP Professionals Need to Do Now to Prepare for Reopening the Economy
Reopening retail stores requires building a clear strategy—one that will encompass all departments and partners inside and outside the company.
Retail Employee Posts Photo of Her Bloody face after Alleged Customer Attack
It’s getting rough out there for retail workers during the coronavirus outbreak, a California woman wants the public to know. Earlier this month, Samantha...
Suspect Wanted in $40K Ring Theft from Jewelry Store
Investigators with the Shreveport Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit need the public's help to identify a man accused of stealing jewelry from a local...
Subject Arrested after Threatening Loss Prevention with an Axe
At 2:05 PM on May 20, 2020, APD responded to Home Depot Northway regarding a shoplift that turned into a robbery. Arriving officers began...
ON-DEMAND: Big Lots VP of AP Offers Lessons Learned from Retail’s Front Lines
Rob LaCommare, VP of AP and safety, discusses the lessons learned in the last few months as they has seen more shoppers and sales, but also more risk.
Memorial Day Weekend Cargo Theft Trends and Security Tips
Over the past 5 years there has been a rise in cargo theft incidents reported during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The pandemic creates new challenges.
Security Guard Shoots Armed Suspect inside Store
Police say the armed man entered the Safeway store in Charles Village and was suspected of shoplifting, but this store employee says he had...
Detergent Theft Suspect Makes Clean Getaway; but Not for Long
A 47-year-old Thomasville man was charged with two counts of shoplifting after he was seen on video removing large bottles of liquid laundry detergent...
How the Pandemic Upended Crime Patterns
An analysis of April 2020 crime and mobility data from eight US cities shows that while crime generally declined since the onset of pandemic-related...
Excellence in Community Service: The Retail Industry and Everyday Retail Heroes
Despite the hardships encountered by retail, the spirit and generosity of the retail community is evident in many ways during the COVID-19 pandemic.