Tag: retail loss prevention
LPM Excellence Recognizes Melissa Wacha for Leadership
"I find it admirable when people in leadership roles aren't afraid to ask questions, get hands-on with their teams to work on new innovation, or step out of their comfort zones to see how new technology or automation can impact the business in a digital world"
Confronting a Shoplifter: Do You Know When to Let It Go?
Choosing to show restraint, to allow a shoplifter walk away, and to accept the outcome of loss is a tough decision for an LP professional to make—especially when you're faced with insults, threats, or simply frustration at the perceived injustice.
Respectful Yet Professional: A Sample Retail Resignation Letter
You’re excited about your new position, but you're anxious over the best way to share the news with your soon-to-be former employer. These suggestions can help.
The Dramatic Metamorphosis of Point-of-Sale Systems
In a study presented at a 2017 conference on business innovations, mobile self-checkout solutions were found to provide a more time efficient shopping experience, particularly when stores are crowded.
How Do You Calculate ROI in Retail?
At some point in your retail loss prevention career, if you haven’t done so already, you will be called upon to help make procurement decisions on new technology, such as electronic article surveillance (EAS) or video surveillance.
Vector Security Now Accepting Applications for Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) Scholarships
Vector Security has recently announced it is accepting applications for its Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) scholarship program from now through March 31, 2019. Applications...
Confronting a Shoplifter: Do You Know When to Let It Go?
Choosing to show restraint, to allow a shoplifter walk away, and to accept the outcome of loss is a tough decision for an LP professional to make—especially when you're faced with insults, threats, or simply frustration at the perceived injustice.
5 Upcoming Loss Prevention Conferences and Events
Happy New Year! This is the time of year when everyone's getting organized for 2019. Let LPM help you find your next networking opportunity, retail technology expo, or training course.
LPM Insider’s Top 5 Retail Security Articles of 2018
LP success stories, the world of loss prevention according to Paul Jones, and undercover vs. visible LP — these are the topics that drew the attention of retail security readers in 2018.
Shoplifting Response, Reaction, and Recourse
Since the earliest days of organized retail, there has been a recognition of the unique exposure that retailers have to crime and loss. We...