Tag: loss prevention interview
Interview and Interrogation Training: Eyes Don’t Mean Lies
This week’s International Association of Interviewers interview and interrogation training tip provided by Wicklander-Zulawski, has Chris Norris, CFI, director of WZ Europe and International...
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...
Building the Foundation for a Strong Logistics Loss Prevention Department
Once, a distribution center supervisor told me about their former logistics loss prevention manager. During management meetings, this fellow took great pride in informing...
Mike Barton named Director of Loss Prevention at HOT TOPIC
Mike Barton was appointed director of loss prevention with City of Industry, California-based HOT TOPIC. Mike made his move after 18 years with Gymboree,...
Signet Jewelers Announces Retirement of Kevin Valentine, LPC
Signet Jewelers Limited recently announced the retirement of industry veteran Kevin Valentine, LPC senior vice president of internal audit, loss prevention and enterprise risk management...