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Retail crime makes the news every day all across the country. Here’s where you can find out how the Loss Prevention Research Council is progressing in our efforts to prevent, predict, and stop retail crime in its tracks.
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More retail workers are likely to leave the field due to crime, according to new research
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Violence toward retail workers is rising across the country, according to new research. A recent study from the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) showed that 40% of retail workers are likely to leave their current jobs...
New Study Shows Shoplifting Is Up 93% Since Before the COVID-19 Pandemic
Retailers reported a 93 percent increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 versus 2019 and a 90 percent increase in dollars lost due to shoplifting over the same time period, according to a new study released by the National Retail...
Why Research Is Essential
Evidence-based research is critical to the success of retail loss prevention strategies. Our latest article explains why and how data-driven...
Preventing Retail Violence Across the Five Zones of Influence
Explore how LPRC’s evidence-based Five Zones of Influence model helps retailers prevent escalating violence by identifying risk earlier, hardening...
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Proven Ways to Fight Retail Theft This Holiday Season Yield Year-Round Business Lessons
Retailers may consider a range of tactics to deter shoplifting, from visible cameras to employee training to AI. Read full article here.
InStore.ai Partners with Loss Prevention Research Council
InStore.ai, a pioneer in voice-driven business optimization for the retail industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC), a respected organization focused on preventing and detecting theft, fraud, and violence...
Preventing Retail Violence Across the Five Zones of Influence
As retail violence continues to escalate, the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) presents the "Five Zones of Influence" model to help retailers address and prevent...
Some Lego sets have skyrocketed in value but behind the eye-popping price tags is a dark side: an underground market that fuels brazen thefts.
Some Lego sets have skyrocketed in value but behind the eye-popping price tags is a dark side: an underground market that fuels brazen thefts. Read the full article here.
Record-Setting Attendance Again at IMPACT 2025
IMPACT 2025 drew record-breaking attendance with over 670 participants and a sold-out expo, celebrating 20 years of growth. The event continues to lead the industry in...
SPECS 2025 to cover latest trends in store development, facilities management
At the upcoming SPECS 2025 conference, Read Hayes, director of the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC), will share insights on strategies retailers can implement to...
More retail workers are likely to leave the field due to crime, according to new research
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Violence toward retail workers is rising across the country, according to new research. A recent study from the Loss Prevention Research...
New Study Shows Shoplifting Is Up 93% Since Before the COVID-19 Pandemic
Retailers reported a 93 percent increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 versus 2019 and a 90 percent increase in dollars lost due to...
Proven Ways to Fight Retail Theft This Holiday Season Yield Year-Round Business Lessons
Retailers may consider a range of tactics to deter shoplifting, from visible cameras to employee training to AI. Read full article here.
InStore.ai Partners with Loss Prevention Research Council
InStore.ai, a pioneer in voice-driven business optimization for the retail industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Loss Prevention Research...
Nearly half of U.S. retail workers say they’ll quit because they don’t feel safe at work: report
A startling report from the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) and Verkada reveals that more than 40% of U.S. retail workers may quit their jobs within a year due to...
Securing Retail: The Fusion of Criminology and Technology
With more than 4.6 million establishments, 55 million jobs and $5.3 trillion in annual sales, the US retail industry is vital to the economy and daily life. As a prime...
Loss Prevention Research Council Announces 2025 Event Lineup
The Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC), a community of retailers, solution partners, and industry leaders dedicated to advancing evidence-based retail crime prevention,...
Loss Prevention Research Council Announces 2025 Event Lineup
GAINESVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, November 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC), a community of retailers, solution partners, and...
Taking the Emotion Out of Loss Prevention
Reacting to what’s in front of you at the moment will not get the job done. It has led us to where we are now. This may seem like a blunt way to start my letter, but hear me...
When a Stranger Approaches at Night: The Impact of Adaptive Street Lighting on Safety Perception
Advancements in sensor technology have paved the way for street lighting to evolve into an “intelligent” system, capable of detecting pedestrians’ behaviors and dynamically...
America’s Absurd War on ‘Organized Retail Crime’
Dig into America’s growing alarm over organized retail crime, with the question of whether the threat has been overstated despite widespread concern from major retailers....
Dr. Read Hayes of the LPRC Is Recognized as a Global Thought Leader
Loss Prevention Magazine - The Life Safety Alliance (LSA) has announced its Top 40 Global Thought Leaders in Security and Life Safety, recognizing professionals who have...
Get Bricks quick: collectible Lego sets fuel growing black market
The Guardian - Discover how authorities are addressing the rise of a black market for valuable LEGO sets, and learn from Dr. Read Hayes about the crucial role of effective...
Life Safety Alliance announces Top 40 Global Thought Leaders in Security and Life Safety
Security Info Watch - The Life Safety Alliance recently announced the leading experts in security and life safety, including Dr. Read Hayes of LPRC. Explore how their...
Oregon Police Make Surprising Sweep to Recover Stolen Lego
KissFM1053 - The Springfield Police Department has successfully recovered over $200,000 of stolen LEGO sets after conducting a thorough three-month investigation into a...
Self-checkout’s ‘Enormous Issue’ Exposed in Alleged Pokémon Price Swaps at Local Targets
CBS12 NEWS - Self-checkout systems are quickly becoming the norm, yet their convenience has introduced a new array of theft-related challenges. Read the full article here.
Dozens of Burglars Storm LA Store as Other Retailers Use Body Cameras to Prevent Retail Theft
NBC NEWS - As shoplifters become more aggressive and inventory losses are primarily driven by theft, learn how retailers are using body cameras to prevent retail theft and...
The Science of Stealing: Researchers study shoplifting at UF’s ‘Safer Places Lab’
FOX35ORLANDO.COM (FOX35) - As worldwide shoplifting surges, especially organized crime (up 26%), retailers seek help from the LPRC by using innovative tech and tactics to...
Outsmarting Shoplifters
CBSNEWS.COM - As shoplifting costs retailers billions., correspondent Rita Braver explores the LPRC's efforts to help retailers fight theft with futuristic strategies. Read...
Private Investigators and Emerging Tech are Helping to Crack Down on Beauty’s Retail Crime
GLOSSY.CO - CHP's Organized Retail Crime Taskforce has seized over $41 million in stolen goods since 2019, exposing a surge in ORC and prompting a united...
Renowned Asset Protection Leader Mike Lamb Selected as LPRC’s INNOVATE Program Senior Advisor – PR | 4.1.24
Renowned Asset Protection Leader Mike Lamb Selected as LPRC’s INNOVATE Program Senior Advisor GAINESVILLE, April 1st, 2024- Retail crime victimization continues to create...
AI is Helping Retailers Fight Back Against Organized Theft
YAHOO!FINANCE - Learn how AI in retail stops theft as Target, Walmart, and Home Depot team up on tech like heat maps to predict and prevent major losses, keeping everyone...
Fighting the Growing Threat of Crime and Violence in Retail Spaces
University of Florida - At the LPRC INTEGRATE Summit, retail professionals tackle theft, fraud, and violence and discuss preventing active shooters, emphasizing...
UF Spearheads Nationwide Effort to Combat Retail Theft
ALLIGATOR.ORG - The University of Florida's SaferPlaces Lab tests 400+ retail anti-theft tech devices in a mock store, helping curb theft and protect businesses...
Stopping Shoplifting? Researchers at UF Lab Think Like a Shoplifter to Deter, Detect Costly Crime
News4JAX.com - The University of Florida's SaferPlaces Lab combats shoplifting by testing innovative technology to protect stores & shoppers, saving you money....
The LPRC Gives ‘Em Something to Talk About at 2025 Kick-Off Meeting
Research, innovate, collaborate, inform, engage—that was the message as the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) started off 2025 with a bang at the LPRC Kick-off Meeting...
Butler Plaza opens Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Substation
MAINSTREETDAILYNEWS.COM - Alachua Sheriff partners with Butler Plaza for a new substation to boost security, shorten response times, and keep shoppers safe at a...
NVIDIA and Loss Prevention Retail Council Introduce AI Solution to Address Organized Retail Crime
NVIDIA.COM - NVIDIA & LPRC team up with AI firms to fight organized retail theft and provide real-time alerts on suspicious activity in stores that can revolutionize...
Schnucks Installs Anti-Theft Liquor Cabinets in at Least 40 Stores
STLTODAY.COM - Schnucks supermarket chain fights liquor theft with phone-accessed cabinets to deter shoplifters while offering a smooth experience for honest shoppers. Read...
NIRO Knowledge
NIRO Knowledge is a podcast for those looking to learn about crime analysis and evidence based policing from those within the community. Listen to the full podcast here.
Interviewing a Thief
Today we are joined by Read Hayes, PHD from The Loss Prevention Research Council to talk about his innovative method of interviewing thieves to better understand the key...
1on1 with Read Hayes of the Loss Prevention Research Council
The Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) at the University of Florida plays an important role in the retail loss prevention industry, providing evidence-based research...
Retail Risk – Podcast
Intelligence & insight from the world of retail risk. Hosted by Paul Bessant. Listen to the podcast here.
The One Retail AI Use Case That Stands Out Above the Rest
Retailers are increasingly leveraging self-checkout (SCO) systems to reduce customer friction, improve margins, and better compete with online shopping convenience....
Inside the University of Florida’s Anti-Shoplifting ‘Store’
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (FOX 13) - We see crazy robbery attempts caught on security camera all the time. But at a "store" in Gainesville, the crimes are on purpose, and the...
The Use of Autonomous Mobile Robots in Retail
You’re visiting the grocery store when the announcement “spill in aisle four” sounds off. Since you’re on aisle three, you take a peek to see if you might help out. As you...
Flash Mob Robberies Have Some South Florida Retail Stores On High Alert
"We've seen organized shoplifting. We've seen violent shoplifting. But we've never seen the type of organized shoplifting that we've seen lately," said Read Hayes, a...
Retailers ramp up security, cities reroute traffic to combat organized theft rings
“We will do what we need to do to put an end to this madness,” San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said after several high-end retailers were targeted in a wave of...