Tag: loss prevention program
Managing Grocery Store Shrink Begins with Problem Identification
One question I have been asked frequently is, “How did you know how to battle retail shrink in the grocery business, especially considering your...
How to Define Loss Prevention
“So, what do you do?” This is common question that for some loss prevention professionals presents a perplexing set of thoughts. “How do I adequately satisfy the inquirer’s request, without overcomplicating the dialogue?”
The ABCs of Investigating Theft in the Workplace
Few core competencies are as important to senior loss prevention executives as a proficiency in theft investigations. Whether it is knowing when to initiate an investigation, how...
Experimental Design and Loss Prevention Programs
“Why do the iPads in the display area of the store continue to get stolen?” LP pros can conduct experiments to find out.
Investing in Your Career
Collins has over 23 years of loss prevention and retail experience with Sears, Old Navy, and her current employer, Petco. After beginning her career...
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...
Creating a “Culture” of Loss Prevention to Reduce Shrinkage (Digilock)
Policies and operations may be the foundation of a loss prevention strategy, but it takes significant cultural change, input from all levels of employees,...
Go Beyond the Basics with Your Distribution Center Loss Prevention Team
Distribution center loss prevention provides a unique challenge to the industry. As with all LP programs, the distribution center loss prevention team is tasked with...