2020 Retail Trends That Will Impact Asset Protection
Technology is not here to eliminate us; it’s here to make our jobs and lives easier. Retail will continue to evolve with technology. As retailers, our responsibility is to focus our efforts on improving the customer experience using the new tools at our disposal.
Family of Man Shot; Killed by Police Outside Store Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The family of a man shot and killed by police last year marched to the Chester (South Carolina) County Courthouse and demanded justice by...
The LP Foundation Celebrates These Newly Certified LP Professionals
We are pleased to recognize and congratulate those industry professionals who recently obtained their loss prevention certification.
Security Center Transaction Finder Helps Retailers Detect Theft Trends Faster
Genetec recently announced a POS integration tool with exception-based reporting capabilities that is designed to help retailers speed up their investigations.
50-year-old Woman Accused of Biting; Punching LP to Steal Men’s Clothing
A Utica (New York) woman was so determined to steal four pieces of men’s clothing from Macy’s this weekend that she bit and punched...
More Disruption in Grocery: 50 Stores Closing
Earth Fare has been done in by debt and ongoing disruption in the retail grocery marketplace.
The natural and organic foods grocery chain announced that...
Smash-and-Grab Robbers Caught on Video
Several thieves were caught on video running from the scene of a smash-and-grab at a Gucci store in downtown Chicago Friday afternoon.
A group of...
Suspect to Trial for Allegedly Lying to Authorities Following QSR Shooting
Meanwhile, the alleged gunman in the shooting appeared in a Pennsylvania courtroom on an unrelated theft case. Jamie Gilmore was ordered held for trial...
Expanding Your Loss Prevention IQ
Troy Harding, LPC, has worked in the retail industry with The Kroger Co. for 28 years and has been the director of asset protection for the past two. Previous roles with the company have included store manager, district coordinator, district manager, and division retail operations manager.
Closing Thoughts from Sandy Kennedy
Sandy Kennedy, president and CEO of the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), retired effective December 31, 2019. During her seventeen-year tenure, the industry has changed dramatically. Kennedy shared her thoughts with LP Magazine on the retail industry, RILA as it stands today, and the asset protection profession.