Loss Prevention Associate Stops Kidnapping Attempt
The actions of a Texas Walmart loss prevention associate are being hailed as a hero. That’s because police say he stopped a kidnapping incident...
Checkpoint Announces that Boscov’s Will Employ CableLok Retail Security System
Checkpoint Systems recently announced that Boscov’s is employing its CableLok® retail security system to reduce shrink while lifting sales in a number of its...
Welcome to California: Still a Shoplifter’s Paradise?
One piece of good news for California prosecutors is AB1065, a bill that makes it easier to tackle organized retail crime (ORC). As of July 2018, the bill has moved through the legislature but needs a final push in the state senate to make it to the governor's desk.
The Latest Credit Card Fraud Statistics and Insights
The latest data reveal that criminals aren’t giving up on card theft; they are just changing their tactics. This post provides a snapshot of recent credit card fraud statistics so that you can stay informed.
LP and Risk Management for Signet Jewelers Brands
EDITORS NOTE: Kevin Valentine, CFI, LPC, retired at the end of 2017 as senior vice president of internal audit, loss prevention, and enterprise risk...
Loss Prevention Issues Are Law Enforcement Issues
According to a 2017 National Retail Federation survey, organized retail crime (ORC) is on the rise. That's useful information for corporate industry executives, but loss prevention professionals in stores—those who see loss prevention issues like ORC every day—are well aware of the problem.
Shoplift Suspect Dies after Being Shot by Police
Police in Peoria, Arizona, are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened Monday evening. Officers responded to the Walmart near 75th Avenue and Peoria...
3 Pitfalls That Will Cause Your Vendor-Retailer Relationship to Fail
The vendor-retailer relationship is complicated, time-consuming, and sometimes frustrating. But if it's the right relationship, it can be mutually beneficial and everyone is happy—or at least minimally dissatisfied, depending on your perspective.