Tag: retail industry
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) Source Tagging: 20+ Years of Innovation
Every so often, a simple idea catches the imagination, fervor, and engagement of a group of people and is developed into a successful practice that revolutionizes a business. Electronic article surveillance (EAS) source tagging is definitely one of those.
Help Has Arrived with Slip and Fall Prevention
We have all slipped and fallen at some point in our lives and know the horrifying feeling of an uncontrolled fall. Each year, more than 8 million Americans will seek emergency room treatment for an accidental fall—33,000 of whom will die.
ORC Theft Trends and Impact
A more effective way to attack this type of theft is to bring together retailers and law enforcement resources in order to share trends and case details.
Retail Industry Leaders Association Launches “September is for (R)Tech”
The Retail Industry Leaders Association recently kicked off its month-long initiative “September is for (R)Tech.” Throughout the month, RILA will showcase news, initiatives and...
Cargo Theft Statistics: Unreported Incidents May Greatly Understate the Numbers
For the past five years, CargoNet has reported a rise in cargo theft incidents over the Labor Day holiday (reported as the Thursday before to the Wednesday after). California leads in reported incidents, followed by New Jersey and Texas.
Why Do People Steal… And Does It Matter?
Why do people steal? LP looks at the opioid crisis as a driving motivator of theft and considers the many angles and approaches to the issue.
A Lifetime of Learning
EDITOR'S NOTE: Chad McIntosh is the vice president of loss prevention and risk management for Bloomingdale's. He has more than forty years of loss...
Outsmarting Cyber Criminals
Rhett Asher is the executive vice president and director of retail solutions for Fortalice Solutions. He has over 25 years of leadership experience in...
Partnering Science, Data, and Asset Protection to Tackle Retail Shrink
Over the course of the past half year, we have been working closely with The Kroger Co. and the asset protection team utilizing analytics...
Liberty Bell, Rocky, Independence Hall, Cheesesteak, and LPM
What to do this October in Philadelphia? Visit the Liberty Bell and see the crack in the bell. Visit the Museum of Art and...