RILA Newsletter Issue

Volume 3 , Issue 5 - 11/9/2009

Asset Protection

Letter from Casey
Casey Chroust, Executive Vice President, Retail Operations, Retail Industry Leaders Association
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Incentives & Disincentives: Will They Affect Performance?
Walter E. Palmer, CEO/President, PCG Solutions, Inc.
In this month’s column, we’ll look at one of the most commonly used performance management techniques – incentives. We’ll also look at the intertwined issue of disincentives. More >>

The LP Organization: Form Follows Function
King Rogers, Principal & Co-Founder, Rogers Group, LLC
Over the last three plus decades of commitment to the retail loss prevention industry, I have seen many forms of loss prevention organization structures. Just like retailers’ approach to retail, one size doesn’t fit all in loss prevention. More >>

General Loss Interviewing-Part Two
David E. Zulawski CFI, CFE & Shane G. Sturman CFI, CPP, Senior Partner and Speaker & Partner, Wicklander - Zulawski & Associates, Inc.
General loss interviewing can have a dramatic impact on high shrinkage locations. It is not a good idea to attempt general loss interviews without the buy-in of management. More >>

Is Technology a Friend or Foe?
David Johnston, Director, Business Development, LP Innovations, Inc.
Seasoned industry veterans can recall a time when a refund fraud investigation required the review of a vast number of receipts and participation in the “match the signature” game. More >>

Loss Prevention Foundation Update
Gene Smith, President, Loss Prevention Foundation
We are proud to announce that the LPC coursework is complete and we plan to launch this fall. More >>

Stealing, Cheating and Lying on the Rise Among Youth
Caroline Kochman, Executive Director, National Association for Shoplifting Prevention (NASP)
An increasing number of high school teens are willing to steal, cheat or lie to get what they want according to the 2008 Report Card: The Ethics of American Youth. More >>

FEMA Relationship with Businesses Recognizes Their Role in Disaster Recovery
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FEMA’s Private Sector Division is building relationships with leading national business organizations,like RILA, to improve communication and coordination during disaster planning, response and recovery efforts. More >>

OSHA Issues Guidelines for Crowd Control at Retail Sales Events
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RILA Introduces Its New Online Supplier Directory – Retail Marketplace
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Research Updates
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RILA and the LPRC Partner for Predictive Model Program
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