Tag: retail loss prevention
Innovision 2019: An Effective Gathering of Retail LP Professionals and Solution Providers
The first full day of the conference, February 26, kicked off with a keynote speech by Dwayne MacIntosh, director of safety and security at Toronto Pearson International Airport, which handles 50 million passengers yearly.
From Manufacturer to Retailer: Product Protection Is Everyone’s Job
Solutions to address theft and loss are often led from the retailer side of the partnership, but manufacturers do face responsibilities when it comes to product protection. From manufacturer to retailer, product protection is everyone's job.
When It Comes to Misdemeanor Shoplifting, Criminal Justice Has Left the Building
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]
How Women in Loss Prevention Really See the Industry
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.
Creating Individual and Group Accountability in Retail Loss Prevention
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.
LPM Excellence Recognizes Tom Rittman for Partnerships
"Partnerships are best when you create solutions without limitations. We should always try to go above and beyond."
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.