We know that your week can get busy, and the time you have to catch up on the news from around the retail loss prevention industry is often stolen away by other things. That’s why the LPM team sifts through headlines from all over the country to bring only the most relevant LP news to you here, in our special weekly news round-up—the perfect bookend to a productive week.
Here’s What You May Have Missed
Two Women Arrested in Tennessee for $94K in Thefts Across 47 Stores
Two women police say are responsible for more than $94,000 in thefts from at least 47 stores were taken into custody while leaving a Kohl’s in Franklin, Tennessee.
Home Depot CFO Blasts America’s ORC Dilemma After Significant Increase
Home Depot’s CFO, Richard McPhail, pointed a finger toward the increase in organized crime across major retailers in the United States
Grocery Store Clerk Shoots and Kills Person After Being Shot in Atlanta, Georgia
A person is dead after an early morning shootout with a grocery store clerk in Atlanta, Georgia, police say.
Security Guard Dies After Gunman Shoots and Kills Him in Dallas, Texas
A man breaking into a vehicle fatally shot a security guard who confronted him last Friday afternoon, Dallas police say.
Clerk Indicted for Grand Larceny After Allegedly Stealing a $3M Lottery Ticket
A Massachusetts liquor store clerk was indicted for grand larceny after she allegedly tried to steal a $3 million lottery ticket accidentally left behind by a customer.
Target Expects to Lose $500M More to ORC in 2023 Than Last Year
Retail behemoth Target revealed on Wednesday that organized retail theft will cost the company $500 million more in 2023 than it did in 2022.