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Retail crime is increasing across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, driven by organized theft, fraud, and rising violence.

At ISC West 2026, retail loss prevention is shifting from reactive surveillance to proactive, AI-driven security using intelligent edge cameras, cloud analytics, and open VMS systems.

In franchise businesses, loss prevention relies on influence and partnership rather than authority to protect profits, ensure compliance, and support independent owners.

Retail sales continued to rise in February with modest month-over-month growth and strong year-over-year gains, driven by steady consumer spending despite winter weather.

California Retail Crime Task Force Recovers More Than $3.3 Million in Stolen Merchandise | Two Florida Suspects Charged in $370K Organized Retail Theft Spree Across Multiple Counties | $1.6 Million in Stolen Cargo Recovered in Ontario Cargo Theft Investigation

LPM celebrates 25 years of shaping the retail loss prevention industry, honoring its founders, contributors, advertisers, and enduring coverage of topics like organized retail theft.

GuardGate augments guards at distribution centers, drop lots, storage yards, and any location to deter bad actors, address liability and compliance requirements, and provide objective evidence to accelerate investigations. 

The Winter 2026 Issue of LPM is officially here! Inside, find a variety of robust stories for loss prevention professionals, including an in-depth look at the world of franchise LP, how LP pros should tackle BOPIS in 2026, research from the LPRC on transforming shadow crimes into actionable intelligence, a phone scam tip sheet, and so much more!