Retailer Says It’s Been Hit with a Wave of Store Thefts. Blames Opioids
Home Depot Inc. executives said organized criminals are stealing millions of dollars’ worth of goods from the chain and other retailers and storing the...
Two-Thirds of Retailers See Increase in Organized Thefts Says New Survey
Organized retail crime affects almost all merchants and more than two-thirds of those surveyed have seen an increase in the past year, according to the 15th annual ORC study released today by the National Retail Federation. Read the key findings and download the study.
Fraudster Deported for Role in $3M Credit Card Fraud; ID Theft Scheme
A Jersey City (New Jersey) man was deported as punishment for his role in a $3 million credit card fraud scheme where 14 people...
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. Despite their demanding schedule and having other...
Shoplifting Suspect Head-Butts Cop Following Arrest
A 20-year-old Detroit (Michigan) man reportedly head-butted a police officer after being arrested on suspicion of shoplifting recently... and then complained of a head...
Ex-Lifer Back on Track for Release Amid Old Shoplifting Case
A Pennsylvania man who earned a reprieve from a life sentence only to be held on a long-ago Delaware County shoplifting charge is back...
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… for Hackers
There are so many ways for the holidays to turn sour for an online retailer. Gift cards and loyalty points, not subject to the...
It’s Not a Process; It’s a Mindset
Experienced loss prevention professionals are used to a certain process of developing solutions to mitigate loss—we look at the tools we already have and try to come up with new ways to use them. However, this is not the future of innovation anywhere, let alone for the rapidly evolving landscape of retail.
Do You Need to Upgrade Your Fire Alarm Service Provider?
Fire alarm and security is a critical component of the operation of any facility. The effectiveness of your systems is influenced by the company you trust to service your equipment.
The Dynamic, Challenging, Innovative World of Risk Management
In an exclusive interview, LPM Executive Editor Jim Lee speaks with Kurt Leisure, vice president of risk services for The Cheesecake Factory. Leisure, who is responsible for risk management, insurance claims, safety, and loss prevention, provides valuable, wide-ranging insights on these important retail industry topics.