Tag: loss prevention
Threat of Cargo Theft Rises over Thanksgiving Holiday
Holiday weekends are notorious for presenting increased shoplifting risks for retailers as shoppers flood the stores looking for bargains and those must-find holiday gifts....
Using Loss Prevention Technology to Support Traffic Counting and Conversion
Building effective retail partnerships requires that loss prevention professionals become more involved in the business of retail. Retail analytics can provide critical information and...
Recognizing Remarkable Women in Loss Prevention
The International Association of Interviewers (IAI) recently teamed up with CONTROLTEK for their second annual recognition of remarkable women in loss prevention in a...
Vector Security® Reaches Milestone for Network Deployments
Demand for IP-based systems continues to grow with the improved availability and cost effectiveness of bandwidth and storage. Technology advancements have made it possible...
LP 101: Specialty Retail Industry Trends
Building a successful career in loss prevention has always been predicated on the commitment to professional growth and development. Working in a business as...
Aligning a Loss Prevention Program with the Lowe’s Customer Experience
EDITOR'S NOTE: Claude R. Verville, LPC, is vice president of loss prevention, safety, and hazmat at Lowe's Companies, Inc. He joined Lowe's loss prevention...
People on the Move: November 2015
Professional advancement and building a successful loss prevention career can mean many things to many different people. For some individuals it may mean reaching...
$300,000 in T.J.Maxx, Marshalls Gift Cards Cloned in Internal Fraud Scheme
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating an alleged internal fraud scheme involving a member of the company’s loss prevention team and a cohort that...
Former Home Depot Employees Sentenced to Prison for Identity Theft
Two former employees of The Home Depot have been sentenced to federal prison for their role in an identity theft scheme that involved stealing...
Global Retail Theft Barometer Study Finds U.S. Retail Shrink Up
According to results compiled through the latest Global Retail Theft Barometer study, retail shrink is on the rise in the U.S., and it is...