Tag: loss prevention tactics
The Challenges of Retail Loss Prevention in Mexico
In 2010 I was asked to speak at the annual retail loss prevention conference sponsored by ANTAD Mexico, Asociación Nacional de Tiendas de Autoservicio...
Cargo Theft: Not Just a US Problem
Mexico’s number of cargo thefts grew 73 percent in 2015. According to FreightWatch International’s supply chain report, 1087 incidents were reported. Northern Mexico’s cargo...
In Terms of Professional Development, Relevance is a Product of Evolution
In the digital space, the concept of evolution is a frequent topic of conversation. Naturally this makes a great deal of sense, as we...
Jewelers’ Security Alliance Releases 2015 Annual Crime Report
Jewelers’ Security Alliance has released its 2015 Annual Crime Report covering crime against the jewelry industry in the U.S. The total number of crimes...
Workplace Violence: The Tragedies Continue
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 7% of all workplace fatalities are the result of intentional homicide. While active shooter scenarios in the...
Winning the Super Bowl of Retail Alarm System Conversions
Headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Rite Aid is the third-largest drugstore chain in the United States. It operates nearly 4,600 stores in 31 states...
Armed Robbery Suspect Known as the Diamond Diva Allegedly a Student of the Crime
The aspiring model dubbed as the “Diamond Diva” allegedly trained for months before stealing over $4 million worth of jewels during an armed robbery spree,...
Electronic Payments Becoming the Norm in Sweden
If current trends are any indicator, Sweden may someday become the first entirely cash-free society. Although credit cards and mobile payment technologies are commonly...
Can Workplace Violence Be Prevented?
According to the U.S. Secret Service, in nearly 75% instances of serious violence at schools, other students were aware that the attacks had been...
Woman Arrested and Charged in String of Jewelry Store Robberies
A suspected jewel thief was arrested last week in Smyrna, Georgia, after cell phone records, retail security systems, and tips from acquaintances aided the...