Relying on Sales Won’t Eliminate Causes of Shrinkage
Can ignoring the causes of shrinkage and refocusing strictly on sales solve our inventory issues? Read More
Tag: retail business software
To Stop or Not to Stop the Shoplifter: Is This Still a Question?
Am I sure that he is attempting to steal this merchandise? “Yes, I am sure.” Read More
Shopping Mall Security and LP
By Liz Martinez
Shopping mall security is not a replacement for retail loss prevention programs. Mall security and LP have supporting missions, but they’re different missions.
A diagram of the ideal exchange of information and ideas wouldn’t look like a triangle, with shopping mall security, retail loss prevention, and local police at the three Read More
Today’s Top LP Jobs
By Loss Prevention Media Contributor
Area Asset Protection Leader, Big Lots, (GA)
Manages Asset Protection and Safety program activities designed to increase overall store profitability, reduce shrink and provide support to establish and maintain a safe and secure environment within stores in an assigned market. Conducts store visits and audits to support and evaluate operational compliance, Read More
Considering an EAS Hard Tag Merchandise Protection Strategy
By Loss Prevention Media Contributor
When looking to protect their merchandise, retailers can choose from a number of electronic article surveillance (EAS) hard tag options, including in-store applied hard and alarming tags, factory-applied source/soft tag labels, and factory-applied hard tags (FAHT).
FAHT differ from in-store applied hard tags and factory-applied soft tags in several ways, depending on Read More
Top Five Secrets for Making the Outsourcing Decision (LP Innovations)
By Loss Prevention Media Contributor
So far 2017 has been a very challenging year for retail companies. The number of retail companies that have filed for bankruptcy, closed locations, or dramatically reduced their budgets are clearly shaping this year to be one of the worst years in retail.
The challenge most retailers face is simply a Read More
Checkpoint: EVOLVE-Store and Density Tag Innovations
By Loss Prevention Media Contributor
EVOLVE-Store™ is the latest innovation from Checkpoint Systems, involving a real-time app. In addition, the new Density Tag™ from Checkpoint’s Alpha high-theft line of products protects valuable items inside packaged merchandise by “sensing” presence through the box. Visit Booth #1001 to learn more. Read More
Today’s Top LP Jobs
By Loss Prevention Media Staff
Regional Asset Protection Manager, TBC Corporation, (MO)
The Regional Loss Prevention Specialist is responsible for the shrink reduction, asset protection and safety awareness within their region. Primary responsibilities; Communicate asset protection and safety strategies to reduce shrink to field operations and in the retail stores within assigned region; Communicate asset protection Read More
How Much of Retail Shrink is Lost to “Paper Shrink”?
Each year, loss prevention directors are evaluated based at least in part on retail shrink results. At a minimum, poor retail shrink numbers negatively affect bonuses and department morale. At times, unacceptable results may even lead to dismissal.
Forward-thinking LP professionals, like golfers in search of the key that will elevate Read More
Today’s Top LP Jobs
By Loss Prevention Media Contributor
Regional Manager, Security & LP, FedEx Office, (OH)
The Regional Manager Security & Loss Prevention is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, validation and management of corporate security and physical security programs and initiatives within their assigned region, which encompass multiple state areas and 150+ operating locations. The position conducts Read More