Tag: loss prevention
How Retailers Are Using Connected Technologies to Create Safer Stores
Retailers are facing rising theft and violence, and the key to progress lies in connecting existing security technologies and collaborating across sectors to drive meaningful, long-term impact.
Beyond the Arrest: Strengthening Retail Safety Through Judicial Follow-Through
Apprehending repeat offenders is just the beginning—true progress in retail crime prevention requires coordinated follow-through across retailers, law enforcement, and the justice system to break the cycle and restore safety.
NRF Brings Retail Leaders to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Anti-Organized Retail Crime Legislation
NRF is bringing retail leaders to Capitol Hill to advocate for the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 and urge congressional action.
Ending the Retail Defense Paradigm
This article highlights how retail loss prevention can evolve from reactive to proactive strategies by adopting unified commerce and data systems, integrating loss prevention teams, and leveraging advanced technologies like machine learning and automation to combat theft, fraud, and operational inefficiencies across all channels.
Industry Leaders Come to RILA’s 2025 AP Conference to Connect and Learn
A must-attend every year for those in the industry, RILA’s AP Conference is an opportunity for retailers to come together and explore, share, and learn—ultimately advancing the LP profession and collaboration with key stakeholders, such as DAs and law enforcement.
Teenagers: Retailers Can’t Live With ‘Em, Can’t Live Without ‘Em
Retailers face rising teen-driven disruptions fueled by social media, prompting calls for stronger security, community partnerships, and balanced policies.
Supporting the Mental Health and Counseling Needs of Loss Prevention Professionals
Loss prevention professionals face unique mental health challenges due to high-stress, high-risk job environments, and accessible therapy options can help them build resilience and sustain long-term well-being.
Creating Smarter, Safer, and More Connected Stores
Verkada is transforming retail safety and operations with AI-powered visual intelligence and integrated emergency response tools—enabling retailers to detect threats in real time, respond instantly, and gain valuable insights that drive both security and efficiency.
RFID in the Retail Supply Chain: Driving Efficiency, Accuracy, and Loss Prevention
RFID technology is transforming retail supply chains by enhancing inventory visibility, improving shipment accuracy, reducing shrinkage, and streamlining operations across distribution and store networks.
Embracing the Power of Storytelling
Jacque Brittain, LPC, emphasizes that storytelling is a vital leadership skill—crucial for communication, influence, and credibility—urging loss prevention professionals to master this art to strengthen reports, inspire teams, and drive results.