Courtney Wolfe

The National Retail Federation's (NRF) annual PROTECT Conference took place in Grapevine, Texas last week, June 8-10. One of the biggest events in the loss prevention industry, I always look forward to the opportunity to attend and learn about the issues sitting heavy on the minds of LP leaders.

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The Spring 2026 Issue of LPM is officially here! In this issue of LPM, find a variety of robust stories for loss prevention professionals, including the balancing act of pharmacy LP LPM's origin story building a workplace violence strategy , and so much more!

News, tactics, career guidance, and technological developments for retail loss prevention professionals. The Spring 2026 Issue of LPM is officially here! I

Zone-based protection refers to securing specific areas of a retail environment differently based on risk level, function, or asset sensitivity, rather than applying the same blanket security tactics everywhere.

The 2026 Top 100 Retailers ranks the industry’s largest companies according to 2025 US retail sales.

The Bob MacLea Scholarship provides LPC and LPQ certifications in remembrance and honor of Bob MacLea for his accomplishments and contributions to the loss prevention industry.

Matt brings over 14 years of product leadership at the intersection of retail store systems, enterprise technology, and platform transformation.

Indiana State Police announced that its team of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) troopers have recovered 12 semi-trailer loads of stolen cargo since April 2026, with the freight valued at more than $11 million.

More Americans Shoplifting as Inflation Climbs