Retail Innovation Ideas: Dangerous When Forced
When planned, innovation is an essential part of the evolution of retail. But when retail innovation ideas are forced on an organization, they can be a toxic time burglar.
Mid Week with Jim Lee: On the Road Again
After traveling for over 40 years, I've discovered that some places are more special than others to visit. Not just for work, but for the before and after hours. You should always enjoy the city as much as the company you are working for or with.
Police Arrest Two in Million-Dollar Theft Ring
The Woodbury Police Department in Minnesota have broken up a million-dollar theft ring. Two men have been charged in connection with a scheme that...
The Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) Announces Profitect as Newest Bachelor Level Partner
The Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) has announced Profitect as its newest Bachelor-level scholarship partner.
The Link Between On-Shelf Availability, Sales, and Loss
You are driving to work as a supermarket supply-chain manager. The hot weekend weather has continued, it’s a lovely Monday morning, yet you’re surprised when your boss calls so early. Agitated, he shares how he just discovered from the CEO that all stores were reporting a massive sales loss because they had sold out of strawberries.
Retailers Now Need to Watch for These Social Engineering Techniques
So what exactly is social engineering? It is the manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. It is a confidence (con, for short) trick for information gathering, fraud, or system access.
WATCH: Video Shows Intense Moment Shoplift Suspect Shoots at Police
Now, new information is coming to light about the Albuquerque man now in custody, including previous run-ins he's had with police. Police said they...
Are Gift Card Scams Funding ORC?
As professionals in the retail space, it's our responsibility to keep up with the methods and tactics used by thieves when it comes to organized retail crime (ORC). These days, improving technologies equal potentially increased profits in the eyes of theft groups.
Interview and Interrogation Training: The SWOT Method
This week’s International Association of Interviewers interview and interrogation training tip from the archives, provided by Wicklander-Zulawski, has Wayne Hoover, CFI discussing the SWOT analysis of the interview process.