Tag: retail loss prevention

It is clear that retailers can no longer rely solely on criminal justice to impose proven effective sanctions aimed at reducing repeat offenses for shoplifting offenders. [Sponsored]

Despite the evolution of the LP industry, it remains a predominantly male environment. Why aren't there more women in loss prevention? Editorial Director Jac Brittain, LPC, decided to find out.

Once you have senior leadership's buy-in, you can then create accountability for controlling loss beyond the LP team. The best place for accountability is in your company's performance reviews.

"Partnerships are best when you create solutions without limitations. We should always try to go above and beyond."

"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"

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.

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.

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.

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 has recently announced it is accepting applications for its Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) scholarship program from now through March 31, 2019. Applications...