The LP Magazine podcast keeps loss prevention professionals, security staff, and retail management up-to-date on important information and best practices for your business and career. Each episode features insights from retail loss protection, asset protection, law enforcement and more.
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In this episode, we hear from Eddie Padgett, former HSI task force officer. Eddie successfully worked to close a major case in the Charlotte area. Here he breaks down what he learned about cultivating informants in organized retail crime networks, the different tiers of these groups, and how they operate. Building rapport matters just as much in these investigations as it does in internal…
In this episode of Inside Scoop, Stefanie Hoover and VP of AP and retail operations at the NRF, Dave Johnston, catch up on CORCA legislative progress, NRF council initiatives, and early insights from the Impact of Theft and Violence 2026 report. PROTECT is almost here, and the NRF team has another fantastic show planned with attendance trending over last year. Tune in to hear about some of the…
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is gearing up for its AP conference in Phoenix, Arizona, April 19-22. Here, we hear from Khris Hamlin about what to expect at this year's show, including some breaking news about speakers. Khris is hyped for this show, and LPM is excited to attend and see the collaboration at work. We hear that this show is your chance to rub elbows with retail…
In this episode, we hear from Lisa LaBruno and learn about her version of "work/life balance" as she remains a busy industry partner. Over the last year, as the executive director at the RILA Communities Foundation, Lisa has worked to connect local law enforcement, district attorneys, and retailers to achieve focused results against the worst offenders. How are they accomplishing this Herculean…
Check out this episode to hear all about the big news and changes at WZ. With the passing of the torch from Wayne Hoover and Shane Sturman, what is the vision for the company? With an emphasis on WZ's legacy and student-focused history, we hear from Nate and Dave about their plans to take the company to the next level. We learn about Nate, his connection to WZ, and his history with Dave. WZ is in…
Mike Lamb (former VP at Kroger, Walmart, and The Home Depot) and Stefanie Hoover have a wide-ranging conversation about intentional mentorship, succession planning, and avoiding micromanagement, while advocating for "freedom within a framework." Tune in to hear Mike's thoughts on leadership and how leaders must "play offense," embrace innovation, and focus on initiatives that improve profit,…
Stefanie Hoover and Jamie Kress, RFID expert with Sensormatic, discuss this year's gathering of retailers at the 4th Annual Smart Exit Workshop in Bentonville, Arkansas. Sensormatic pulled out all the stops at its new facility: more than a meeting space, with mock-ups of the sales floor, stockrooms, and transition space that help retailers truly experience use cases for RFID. In this episode, hear…
In this episode, we hear how a police force, on the outskirts of Fort Worth, Texas and 50 miles from Dallas, is having success battling ORC with practical tactics and the partner-focused approach. Stefanie Hoover chats with Chief JT Manoushagian from the Lake Worth, Texas police department about their successful reduction in retail crime, retail partnerships, and his recommendations for retailers…
In this episode of Inside Scoop, Stefanie chats with RFID expert Jamie Kress about Total Retail Loss. TRL is changing methodologies—hear more about the ways it is impacting how LP does its job. Sensormatic has been working to create solutions that fit into and support this concept. Don't miss this conversation about ways retailers are using their integrated technologies to work smarter, beat the…
Stefanie Hoover and Tony D'Onfrio chat about his induction into the NRF Ring of Excellence and his continued passion for helping the retail LP industry at Sensormatic. Their new Shrink Analyzer software is helping investigators piece together theft cases and generate ORC cases with ease.