Tag: retail loss prevention

The Spring 2025 Issue of LPM is officially here! Inside, find a variety of robust stories for loss prevention professionals, including a look at the retail crime crisis in Albuquerque, RILA's research on the underreporting of retail theft, how collaboration and legislation can curb strategic cargo theft, teens wreaking havoc in stores, and so much more!

Whole Foods Market is using AI to improve asset protection and reduce theft, while other retailers like REI are slowly adopting AI, amid concerns over privacy and reliability.

Ghost employees—fake or inactive workers left on the payroll—can quietly drain thousands from companies, especially in high-turnover retail settings, if poor oversight and weak system controls let them slip through unnoticed.

Apprehending repeat offenders is just the beginning—true progress in retail crime prevention requires coordinated follow-through across retailers, law enforcement, and the justice system to break the cycle and restore safety.

The article discusses the growing role of AI in criminal justice, highlighting its potential to enhance investigations through data analysis, crime prevention, and improved interrogation techniques, while also addressing concerns related to privacy, bias, accuracy, and ethical implications.

Tariffs on China are disrupting retail supply chains and driving up consumer costs, prompting cutbacks and increased use of buy now, pay later loans.

This article highlights how retail loss prevention can evolve from reactive to proactive strategies by adopting unified commerce and data systems, integrating loss prevention teams, and leveraging advanced technologies like machine learning and automation to combat theft, fraud, and operational inefficiencies across all channels.

Retailers face rising teen-driven disruptions fueled by social media, prompting calls for stronger security, community partnerships, and balanced policies.

Omnichannel retailers can reduce returns fraud by using a unified, data-driven returns management system with real-time visibility.

LVT unveiled AI-driven security features, including personalized audio alerts, smart spotlighting, and forensic search, enhancing proactive 24/7 security.