Tag: loss prevention industry
Racial Profiling: We Can No Longer Just Turn Our Heads
“There are very few African-American men in this country who haven't had the experience of being followed when they were shopping in a department...
The National Retail Federation 2016 Dream BIG Scholarship Program
If you love working in retail, and are looking for exciting opportunities to enhance your career within the retail industry, invest in yourself and...
Inside the Mind of a Pathological Retail Shoplifter
To those not in the retail loss prevention industry, the image of a shoplifter may evoke images of kids swiping a pack of bubble...
Extending Loss Prevention Technologies to the Entire Enterprise
EDITOR'S NOTE: Mike Limauro is vice president of asset protection for Weis Markets, where he is responsible for loss prevention, safety, risk management, insurance,...
Managing Retail Loss Prevention and Safety in a Customer-Service Culture
Dennis Wamsley is the director of loss prevention and safety for Publix Super Markets, Inc. He is a 2010 recipient of Publix President's Award,...
Using Legislation to Win against Organized Retail Crime
Gone are the days when groups of organized retail theft criminals receive a slap on the wrist and no jail time. Organized retail crime...
Digital Journey: Leveraging Cutting-Edge Technology in Loss Prevention
Sears Holdings Corporation has taken advantage of digital capabilities by investing in the latest loss prevention technology tools for its LP teams. This account...
People on the Move: February 2016
Professional advancement and building a successful loss prevention career can mean many things to many different people. For some individuals it may mean reaching...
The Top Challenges Retailers Face and the Retail Technologies that Deliver Solutions
Today’s retailers must cope with a broader range of threats than ever before, and these challenges go well beyond preventing loss and increasing sales....
Diversity and Inclusion: Working Together to Make a Difference
The Loss Prevention Foundation’s Diversity Committee took some exciting steps forward in July 2015, with professionals from across the country participating in a telephone...