Tag: loss prevention department
Target Store Loss Prevention Programs
Target store loss prevention programs come in a variety of names, shapes, sizes, and formats.
13 Vital Requirements for an Effective Loss Prevention Department
Implementing an effective loss prevention department can be a challenging undertaking in today’s retail environment. With the multitude of different business priorities, increased workloads, budget...
9 Leadership Functions That Should Be in Every Loss Prevention Manager Job Description
In many professional fields, such as legal, technology, and finance, one can expect to find commonalities among the practitioners. These professionals share certain certifications...
RILA’s Asset Protection Leaders Council
In an industry as dynamic as retail, asset protection leaders have long been faced with the daunting task of keeping pace with the changing...
How Do You Calculate ROI in Retail?
At some point in your retail loss prevention career, if you haven’t done so already, you will be called upon to help make procurement decisions on...
Analyzing Employee Theft Statistics from a Specialty Retailer
When I was a doctoral graduate student at the University of Minnesota during the late 1970s, I began conducting research on employee theft. At...
Loss Prevention Lawsuits: The Expert’s Role
Contemporary loss prevention policies in the retail industry are a consequence of the so-called “litigation explosion” that dates back to the early to mid-1980s....
Start with a Good Cause: Loss Prevention Strategy Examples
In today's retail business environment, everyone is seeking a competitive advantage. It could be in technology, people, business practices, or newly developed programs. The...
Loss Prevention in Retail: How Do You Create Your Vision?
I remember walking into the office for the first time. A new company, a new position, a new city. The size of the building...
Boosting vs. Fencing Goods: Which Is the Direct Link to Shrink?
What is the issue facing retailers regarding boosters and fences? There seems to be confusion over whether boosting or fencing goods is the primary...