The Coronavirus and Its Predictable Future for Retail
A new study indicated that the coronavirus could impact over 5 million businesses worldwide. Eighty-seven percent of USA companies with operations in China expect the outbreak to negatively impact revenue. Of that number, 24% expect declines of 16% or more. The impact on retail could be significant.
3 Teens, Ages 14 and Younger, Arrested for Armed Robbery
Three teenagers, ages 12, 13 and 14, were arrested for an armed robbery of a convenience store on Monday evening, according to Spokane Police...
Over $2.5M Worth of Counterfeit Goods, Tickets Seized Prior to All-Star Weekend
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials seized over $2.5 million worth of counterfeit items leading up to the NBA All-Star Game.
Agents seized nearly 127,00...
Suspected Shoplifter Accused of Assaulting LP Associate with Hot Coffee
A loss prevention officer suffered serious burns after a shoplifter reportedly threw hot coffee on him during a confrontation outside of an East Nashville...
Worker Steals $17.1K in Lottery Tickets
A Meyersdale (Pennsylvania) woman faces felony charges, accused of stealing $17,100 in lottery tickets from the Sheetz store where she worked, authorities said. Meyersdale...
Socks, Underwear Require ‘Additional Security’ at This Retailer
Why would a picture of run-of-the-mill undergarments be the talk of St. Cloud? It's because they are locked in a glass case, similar to...
Day One of Innovision 2020 Ends with a Bang—Literally
It was a very full day at Innovision 2020, starting at 7:00 am with breakfast in the exhibit hall, all the way through dinner...
LP People on the Move: February 2020
With warmer weather soon to follow, February needed the extra day this leap year to make room for approximately 114 loss prevention professionals making...
Three Charged with Stealing Items Worth $6K after Wild Chase
Three people are facing multiple burglary and felony theft charges after allegedly taking about $6,000 worth of merchandise from the Kohl’s store in Elmhurst...
Shoplifter Hit by a Car after Stealing
Instant karma is gonna get you. Cops are on the lookout for a hobbling shoplifter who was clipped by a passing car while trying...