Tag: retail industry

In 2018, readers wanted to know more about Walmart asset protection, the roles of women in LP, and the life and legacy of Bob MacLea.

We all know that volunteering is a good thing for furthering our careers in loss prevention in terms of visibility to company leadership and demonstrating that you are willing to go above and beyond. However, many people who volunteer don’t truly participate.

At a recent panel, moderator Kevin Lynch spoke thoughtfully with Mike Lamb, LPC, vice president of asset protection for The Kroger Co.; Cathy Langley, LPC, senior director of asset protection for Rite Aid; and Mark Stinde, MBA, LPC, vice president of asset protection for 7-Eleven.

While e-commerce merchants typically have a return rate of around 20 percent, it can reach 30 percent during the holidays. So, too, rises fraud.

Lisa LaBruno, formerly senior vice president of retail operations, will now serve as executive vice president of retail operations as part of the Retail Industry Leaders Association's (RILA) move to prepare the association for a rapidly changing retail industry.

ORC fraud ring busted

Assemblyman involved in fraud

Shoppers concern: ID theft

Teenage armed robbers in custody

Employee charged with 10 counts

'Tis the season to be deceptive?

A review of one recent mass shooting incident suggested some valuable questions that a retailer can ask to identify potential flaws in its procedures for handling potentially dangerous store associates.

"Perfect your interpersonal communication skills, distinguish yourself, and keep learning and growing daily. Raise your hand for those tough tasks and assignments. Remember, wherever you go, whatever you do, distinguish yourself. Be so good they can't ignore you!"

ORC Unit arrests 71

CC fraudster gets probation

Fewer shopper, strong sales

K-9 takes a bite out of crime

USPS worker arrested for GC theft

Record breaking holiday sales

"If you don't have the answer or the service that helps your partners, go find it for them and share it, so they know you're there to help them be successful."