Tag: retail loss prevention

Retail violence is rising sharply in Australia, the UK, and the US, driven by factors like economic pressures, organized crime, and societal shifts, posing significant challenges for businesses, employees, and consumers.

Leaders from top LP organizations and VPs of LP across a diverse range of retailers were asked a series of in-depth questions to uncover the current state of LP. Discover their insights here!

In this Editor's Letter, Stefanie Hoover encourages embracing change positively. Whether it's loss prevention trends, career growth, negotiation skills, emerging fraud, and personal development, this article aims to help readers adapt and plan for the future.

The Winter 2025 issue of LPM is here! Inside, you'll find a range of insightful stories for loss prevention professionals, including a groundbreaking report on the state of loss prevention, an in-depth look at gift card fraud, tips for planning layoffs, and much more!

In this article by Tony D'Onofrio, read how the retail industry is undergoing rapid transformation driven by technological advancements, market consolidation, and rising security concerns, requiring retailers to adapt and innovate to stay competitive and profitable.

Theatro’s software-as-a-service platform, purposefully designed for frontline workers, provides a suite of collaboration applications that deliver information in real time to help improve their productivity and physical safety.

Economic growth withstood inflation, high interest rates, and other challenges in 2024 and is expected to continue showing strength in 2025, according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.

Read how AI is helping retailers reduce shrink at checkout by identifying both intentional theft and honest mistakes, improving efficiency, and delivering measurable ROI.

The research shows that total merchandise returns for the year reached $685 billion, representing 13.21% of total retail sales, which amounted to $5.19 trillion in 2024.

Seasonal employees often face unique psychological and financial pressures that can influence their behavior in the workplace. Learn more in this LPM exclusive!