Tag: retail industry
The LP Revolution Starts with Analytics
Today, analytics is one of the most vital tools to statistically identify the key factors which highly correlate with loss due to shrink. Collecting data from various sources gives retailers a more holistic perspective of their store activity.
Challenges and Advantages of AI in the Retail Industry
AI in the retail industry promises improved efficiencies, lower costs, and improved customer experiences—but it's important to be aware of the technology's current capabilities and its one "fatal flaw."
Introducing the Loss Prevention Furniture Alliance
After a few months of preliminary networking, the Loss Prevention Furniture Alliance (LPFA) was officially launched in December 2017.
The GDPR and Retail Organizations: What US Businesses with International Presence Can Expect
Since its inception in 2016, the GDPR has raised a number of questions as to whether or not businesses are properly prepared to comply. With less than a month until the enforcement date, it has been reported that an estimated 61 percent of US businesses are not ready for the regulation.
5 Takeaways from the 2018 RILA Retail Asset Protection Conference
As the 2018 RILA Retail Asset Protection Conference drew to a close, LPM staff put together a few thoughts coming out of this year’s event.
Rhett Asher Joins Cyber Security Firm to Develop Retail-Specific Services
Rhett Asher, a well-known executive in the retail loss prevention industry, has been hired as the executive vice president and director of retail solutions for Fortalice Solutions.
Holiday Shopping Habits Throw Off Our Supply Chain Objectives
Tremendous volume increases in the supply chain occur during the holiday season. Although the data for the 2017 season has not yet been released, it's evident that the retail industry has in some ways failed to keep up with the latest holiday shopping trends.
Diversity in the LP Industry
Ethnic and gender diversity in loss prevention has been a topic of conversation in our industry for certainly the three decades I've been involved...
Women of Loss Prevention
Loss prevention has evolved significantly over the past several decades. Today's loss prevention professionals are expected to be multidimensional, open minded, global thinking, enterprising,...
A Culture of Innovation
Savvy leaders shape the cultures of their departments to drive innovation. They know that culture—the values, norms, unconscious messages, and subtle behaviors of leaders...