Tag: merchandising systems
The Walgreens Loss Prevention Strategy Challenges Legacy Thinking
Tim Belka is the senior director of global security at Walgreens. Belka began his career as a US deputy marshal before joining the Central...
Perspectives from Practitioners
We try to always write the articles in this magazine from the perspective of the loss prevention practitioner. Apart from the columns written by...
Building an Unbreakable LP–IT Bond
Listening to loss prevention leaders discuss their relationships with information technology (IT) departments and offer advice for strengthening them can seem a bit like...
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...
Setting the Research Agenda
In the last edition of LP Magazine, we presented the findings from our first benchmark study, which focused on comparing practices and policies on...
LPM “Magpie” Awards: Applauding Excellence
The LPM team is privileged to have a front-row seat to the very best in the loss prevention industry, providing a unique opportunity to...
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...
I Missed My Calling
A good friend of mine once said that a conference is “an organized way of postponing a decision.” I have stood in front of...
Neiman Marcus’ Gary Manson Remembered by Colleagues
The loss prevention industry lost one its strongest leaders with the passing of Gary Manson on February 17 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in...
Today’s Retail Video Surveillance Systems Are Underutilized
Video surveillance systems have come a long way since their introduction into the retail space many years ago. Yet some retailers and loss prevention...