Tag: shoplifting
When Dealing with Shoplifters, Safety Is Always Our First Option
The evolution of loss prevention is a common topic of discussion throughout the industry. It is a focal point of many loss prevention conference...
Staying Connected to the Field
EDITOR'S NOTE: Mike Silveira is vice president of loss prevention for CVS Health. Prior to CVS, he held numerous management positions with Home Depot.
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LP Executives Asked to Participate in the First-Ever Global Electronic Article Surveillance Study
For over thirty years, electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems have been used by retailers to tackle theft. A first-of-its-kind survey aims to learn from...
Threat of Cargo Theft Rises over Thanksgiving Holiday
Holiday weekends are notorious for presenting increased shoplifting risks for retailers as shoppers flood the stores looking for bargains and those must-find holiday gifts....
Aligning a Loss Prevention Program with the Lowe’s Customer Experience
EDITOR'S NOTE: Claude R. Verville, LPC, is vice president of loss prevention, safety, and hazmat at Lowe's Companies, Inc. He joined Lowe's loss prevention...
Global Retail Theft Barometer Study Finds U.S. Retail Shrink Up
According to results compiled through the latest Global Retail Theft Barometer study, retail shrink is on the rise in the U.S., and it is...
International Organized Retail Crime Summit 2015
Organized retail crime prevention took on an international flavor this week when Tyco Retail Solutions hosted the International Organized Retail Crime Summit 2015 in...
Loss Prevention Technology Solutions Must be Driven by Training and Education
The advancements made in loss prevention technology have provided tremendous support for the loss prevention industry. Innovations made in retail technology systems, CCTV, alarm...
Poor Use of Technology Leads to Potential Racial Profiling in Retail Stores
In today’s retail world, technology has become a primary force behind many of our strategic plans, driving many loss prevention initiatives and fueling new...
Habitual Shoplifters are an International Concern
Shoplifting and other forms of retail theft cost retailers tens of billions of dollars each year. As a result retail leadership has learned to...