Tag: retail
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows February Sales Were Down Amid Tariff Concerns
Retail spending declined on a monthly basis in February amid concern over tariffs, but continued to grow year over year as the economy remained strong.
Inside Scoop with RILA’s Khris Hamlin | Ep. 96
In this episode of LPM's Inside Scoop Podcast, Stefanie Hoover chats with Khris Hamlin about the specifics on what to expect at the RILA AP conference this year.
LPM Webinar On-Demand: AI’s Impact on Retail Crime, Investigations, and Interviews
Watch this webinar now on-demand for a look at the impact of AI on retail crime, investigations, and interviewing. Retail crime is evolving fast, and AI is not only impacting the way we analyze and investigate theft and fraud, but it is also enabling the fraudsters, changing the game for loss prevention professionals, bringing new threats as well as powerful new solutions.
Census Data Shows Slower Retail Sales in January, but the Economy Is Still Expanding
The Census Bureau said overall retail sales in January were down 0.9% seasonally adjusted month over month but up 4.2% unadjusted year over year.
January Retail Monitor Shows Sales Dropped from Busy December, but Saw Strong Gains Year-Over-Year
Shoppers spent less in January than they did during the busy holiday month before but retail sales had strong year-over-year gains nonetheless.
Valentine’s Day Spending Projected to Reach Record $27.5B
The amount is up from last year’s $25.8 billion and slightly above the previous record of $27.4 billion set in 2020.
AP Fundamentals: Safety in the Retail Workplace
A successful retail safety program reaches well beyond compliance with governmental regulations and mandated procedures.
NRF Says Holiday Season Was a Notable Success as ‘Consumers Came Out to Spend’
Data released by the US Census Bureau shows that core retail sales during the 2024 holiday season grew an unexpectedly high 4% over 2023 to a record $994.1 billion, coming in ahead of the National Retail Federation’s forecast.
Inside Scoop on AI with Zebra | Ep. 95
In this episode of LPM's Inside Scoop Podcast, we hear more about applications to help LP (and other retail teams) become more efficient and solve problems quickly.
Which States Experience the Most Retail Violence?
The LPRC asked retailers how problematic retail violence is in the states they serve. Find out where each states rank in this LPM exclusive.