IOBSE Summer Mixer in Atlanta
Join the team at the International Organization of Black Security Executives (IOBSE) on Friday, August 18th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm for an unforgettable...
NRF Says Growth in Consumer Spending Is Slowing
Spending is slowing as the economy settles down amid higher interest rates intended to reduce inflation, according to the NRF.
Retail Sales Rose Sharply in July Amid Major Brand Promotions
Retail sales reversed their downward trend in July as Prime Day and major promotions by other brands prompted increased shopping while wage increases gave consumers more money to spend.
CCROC Goes Big in Chicago
Over 500 law enforcement officers and asset protection investigators from around the Chicago area converged at the College of DuPage’s Homeland Security Training Center this week.
International Association of Interviewers Southeast Chapter Meets in Atlanta
The IAI Southeast Chapter met in Atlanta this past week at The Home Depot Headquarters for networking and continuing education sessions.
The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: August 5 – 11
$300K Worth of Product Stolen from Yves Saint Laurent Store | Florida Officials Announce Arrests in Retail Theft Ring | Retailers Say ORC Is Biting into Profits, but Internal Issues May Be to Blame
Mistakes Made in the ORC Interview
Interviewing those that are suspected members of an organized retail crime ring requires a strategic approach and preparation. These conversations may vary in context, taking place in a variety of locations.
June 2023 Officers of the Month Are Here
Officers Chad Rossow and Charles Cobble of the Warren Police Department (Michigan) were chosen as the Officers of the Month for June 2023.
Shrink + Markdowns = Fully Loaded Impact
While often expected and sometimes necessary to drive the business forward, markdowns still impact the bottom line, especially when considering the unbudgeted, store-initiated markdowns generated to mitigate aging or excessive inventory.
Partnering for Better Case Outcomes the Chicago Way
An exhaustive investigation into a multi-state organized retail crime (ORC) ring came to a head on a crisp and sunny fall day in Chicago.