Tag: loss prevention research council
2017 National Retail Security Survey Now Available for Data Submission
The 2017 National Retail Security Survey (NRSS) input form is now available for retailers to provide shrinkage and other loss prevention benchmarking data. Dr....
Five US Loss Prevention Experts Present Best Practices at Japanese International Retail Theft Prevention...
A first-of-its-kind international retail theft prevention conference was held March 9–10 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan’s largest convention and exhibition center. The event featured...
Getting the Dosage Right to Stop the Pain
We have new CCTV cameras, but now what? This is the type of question we often hear. For example, do we primarily want the...
Read the Fine Print
In my last article, we reviewed what social media is, how it is commonly used in retail, and the basics of how it works...
Making It Easier to Get It Right
Navigating the asset protection responsibilities at the world’s largest retailer requires patience, perspective, partnerships, and outstanding leadership. Mike Lamb, LPC, is the vice president...
Building an Organization around Data and Technology
EDITORS NOTE: Scott Glenn, JD, LPC, is the chief security officer for Sears Holdings where he is responsible for asset and profit protection, safety...
Paul Jaeckle, LPC, Named Vice President of Asset Protection at Meijer
Paul Jaeckle, LPC, has been named vice president of asset protection at Meijer. Jaeckle was formerly the senior director of asset protection strategy and...
Holiday Return Fraud Statistics for 2017
More than 5 percent of holiday returns in 2017 are expected to be fraudulent, according to retailers. That would put the total loss to...
From Store Detective to Director of AP: Scott Ziter
Scott Ziter currently serves as the director of asset protection for Price Chopper, a supermarket chain based out of Schenectady, NY. He has been...
Leadership in Action
Leaders lead, of course, but what does that look like? What do successful leaders do? At the University of Florida (UF) and the Loss...