Tag: retail loss
How Can We Keep Good People in Loss Prevention Positions?
In a 2016 survey of retail loss prevention executives, staff turnover and retention of staff was identified as a cause of concern. "Attracting and...
Have You Deleted Your Facebook Account Yet?
Rumors are circulating that hundreds of thousands of Facebook users are deleting their accounts, although Mark Zuckerberg says he has not seen a "meaningful number" of accounts being closed.
Sears Holding Corporation Joins Growing List of Sponsors for the LPF Swing for Certification...
The Loss Prevention Foundation is pleased to announce Sears Holding Corporation has joined the growing list of sponsors for the “Swing for Certification” golf...
Is ORC on the Rise? Just Ask Your Store Associates.
If organized retail crime (ORC) continues to plague retailers as recent studies indicate, why are some retailers cutting their ORC investigative staff and seemingly...
People on the Move: March 2018
Professional advancement and building a successful loss prevention career can mean many things to many different people. For some individuals, it may mean reaching...
Exactly What Is a Shoplifter and How Much Do You Know?
When asked “What is a shoplifter?”, most readers of the LPM Insider probably have a pretty good idea of how to respond. I do...
The Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) Announces New Director of Operations
The Loss Prevention Foundation announced that Mathew Schriner, LPC, has been named as its director of operations, effective March 5, 2018. The appointment is...
9 Leadership Functions That Should Be in Every Loss Prevention Manager Job Description
In many professional fields, such as legal, technology, and finance, one can expect to find commonalities among the practitioners. These professionals share certain certifications...
Respectful Yet Professional: A Sample Resignation Letter for a Retail LP Pro
Building a successful loss prevention career requires dedication, hard work, and long hours honing our skills and abilities as we strive to become among...
Losses and Costs Associated with UK Grocery Store Magazines and Newspapers
We are all familiar with use of the word “shrinkage” to describe the losses experienced by retailers, although it is impossible to find any...