Woman Arrested and Charged in String of Jewelry Store Robberies
A suspected jewel thief was arrested last week in Smyrna, Georgia, after cell phone records, retail security systems, and tips from acquaintances aided the...
National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show Brings Together Professionals from All Disciplines
Tens of thousands of retail professionals will converge at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show at the Javits Convention Center in New York...
Anthony Rodriguez Promoted to Director of Loss Prevention at David Yurman
Anthony Rodriguez has been promoted to Director of Loss Prevention with New York based David Yurman. Anthony was previously the Senior Manager of Loss...
James Stark Named Director of Loss Prevention at Pier 1 Imports
James Stark was recently named Director of Loss Prevention for Pier 1 Imports. James was most recently the Director of Loss Prevention – Corporate...
Crisis Management and the Wendy’s 99 Cents Chili Incident
In March 2005 police were called to a California restaurant to investigate a woman’s allegation that she had found a partial human finger in a bowl of chili. Over the next days and weeks, a hoax perpetrated against Wendy’s became national news, coffee-break conversation, and fodder for late-night comedians. The learnings from this event are still relevant today.
The Journey to Next Generation Security Leader
The Next Generation Security Leader (NGSL) program was developed by the Security Executive Council (SEC) in collaboration with industry thought leaders and security practitioners...
The Primary Driver of Omnichannel Retail Success over the Holiday Season
Omnichannel retail opportunities add the flexibility of cross-channel and mobile shopping to the unique revenue-building capabilities of the retail experience. The vast opportunities for...
Red, White, and Blue: A Manufacturing and Loss Prevention Department Revolution
This article from 2012 examines the development of American Apparel’s unique asset protection and loss prevention department.Â
No company quite like American Apparel exists in...
Along with Holiday Shoplifting Thefts, Organized Retail Crime Rings Also Increase
After more than $50,000 worth of shoplifted merchandise vanished from store shelves, Central Florida supermarkets were left to wonder how that shoplifting loss could...
eBay’s PROACT Team Assists UK Counter Terrorism Unit in Investigation
Would-be suicide bomber Mohammed Rehman and his wife Sana Ahmed Khan have been found guilty of planning a major terror attack in London. Rehman...