Tag: retail crime
Addressing the Retail Crime Crisis: A Call for Unified Action and Accountability
While shoplifting is on the rise nationwide, the response to this crisis is often insufficient. The problem is not solely about the frequency of reported incidents but also about the frustration stemming from the lack of coordination between store teams, law enforcement, and prosecutors.
LPM’s RFID Issue Is Out Now!
LPM’s Special RFID Issue is out now! Inside, find a variety of articles on RFID for loss prevention professionals.
LPM’s Spring Issue Is Out Now!
LPM's 2024 Spring Issue is out now! Inside, find articles covering a wide variety of topics for loss prevention professionals.
Wrapping Up: The Crossfire Hurricane of Retail Crime
Retail crime is a real and powerful concern. In this Wrapping Up column by Jac Brittain, read why we need to continue to take this problem seriously.
Organized Retail Crime Associations: The Complete List
Successful organized retail crime associations are typically independent, multi-jurisdictional, customer-centric, and a recognized non-profit to be best positioned to lead the public/private partnership and combat ORC.
Addressing the Elephant in the Room on Organized Retail Crime
Over the last few months, the NRF became the focus of various flawed narratives alleging the retail industry distorts retail theft data to drive public policy goals. In this article, David Johnston sets the record straight.
Can Retail Survive in America’s Cities?
From masking and COVID-19 testing to remote working and TikTok dances, the past four years have brought a plethora of changes. Few things have changed quite as much as America’s cities, though.
NRF Expert Testifies Before House Hearing on Retail Crime
On December 12, the House Homeland Security Committee Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee held a hearing titled "From Festive Cheer to Retail Fear: Addressing Organized Retail Crime." Read more here!
Visual AI and RFID Can’t Stop Crime and Fraud Without One Key ComponentÂ
Both visual AI and RFID benefit retailers, but these technologies alone will not stop internal or external theft. Read more in this article.
Neighbo(u)rly Perspectives: Mitigating Retail Violence in the US and Canada
Welcome to the first of this six-part Neighbo(u)rly Perspectives column. In this series, we’ll share insights and best practices around key loss prevention topics in the United States and Canada.