Tag: retail industry
Black Friday Retail Industry Trends Changing?
With Black Friday just around the corner, retailers are bracing themselves for the usual frenzy of holiday shoppers. But much of the bargain hunting...
LP 101: Specialty Retail Industry Trends
Building a successful career in loss prevention has always been predicated on the commitment to professional growth and development. Working in a business as...
Using Loss Prevention Technology to Support Traffic Counting and Conversion
Building effective retail partnerships requires that loss prevention professionals become more involved in the business of retail. Retail analytics can provide critical information and...
Recognizing Remarkable Women in Loss Prevention
The International Association of Interviewers (IAI) recently teamed up with CONTROLTEK for their second annual recognition of remarkable women in loss prevention in a...
Aligning a Loss Prevention Program with the Lowe’s Customer Experience
EDITOR'S NOTE: Claude R. Verville, LPC, is vice president of loss prevention, safety, and hazmat at Lowe's Companies, Inc. He joined Lowe's loss prevention...
Global Retail Theft Barometer Study Finds U.S. Retail Shrink Up
According to results compiled through the latest Global Retail Theft Barometer study, retail shrink is on the rise in the U.S., and it is...
How Will Retail Industry’s Pharmacy Mega-Merger Impact Consumer Trends?
When Walgreens announced its plan to acquire Rite Aid for an estimated $17.2 billion last week, it led to speculation as to what the...
NRF Return Fraud Survey Seeking Input from Retail Organizations
The National Retail Federation’s 10th annual Return Fraud Survey is currently under way, and we are looking for your participation to help provide the...
LP 101: Data Protection and Privacy
Building a successful career in loss prevention has always been predicated on the commitment to professional growth and development. Working in a business as...
Walmart Sees Potential Supply Chain Management Improvements through Drone Use
U.S. retailer Walmart has recently requested permission from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to test drones for commercial purposes. The company, which serves 250...