Loss Prevention Magazine Podcast

In this podcast, we hear about Sensormatic's newest innovation: Category-Level Shrink Insights. Mat Schriner and Kelly Brooks tell us what they've been hearing from retailers and what led to this rethinking of EAS use cases. Why not use existing technology to provide more data and take the guesswork out of resource allocation? Sensormatic is the only solution provider using this technology to help retailers drill down into what is actually causing their losses. Tune in to hear more!

In this episode, we hear from Manish Prasad, VP of global source tagging and partnerships, about Sensormatic's latest innovations. RFID tags are getting smaller, more effective, and making inventory tracking easier than ever. The entire supply chain, from manufacturing to intelligent in-store exits, is seeing the benefits. RFID-enabled in-seam and brand labels are elevating the customer experience and providing the data LP and other departments need to sharpen their focus. Retailers are requiring more visibility than ever—tune in to hear how Sensormatic is supporting this mission!

Stefanie Hoover speaks with Jamie Kress, RFID expert at Sensormatic, about their conversations with retailers over the past year and where things are headed into 2027. Shifting focus away from a purely loss-focused model and turning to a Total Retail Loss concept seems to be the wave, and RFID is well positioned to enhance this new model of AP/LP. Operational losses, inventory inaccuracies, and process breakdowns are major drivers of loss; listen in as Jamie shares how retailers are leveraging RFID to make an impact!

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 investigations. Why do ORC groups pick certain stores? Do they consider tech when they pick targets? Tune in to hear these and many more great insights.

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 sessions and themes happening at this year's conference, with a focus on the next evolution of LP leaders.

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 leaders, law enforcement, and district attorneys, and that RILA is helping retailers stay informed about new technology and policy changes. Tune in to this episode to learn more!

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 task? We hear from Lisa how the RCF has found success and is now replicating its framework in other communities and testing new formats.

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 good hands!

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, safety, and the customer experience. This is a can't-miss episode!

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 what was top of mind for retailers at the workshop—from labor optimization, to real-time inventory, to fitting room theft analytics—the technology is evolving to meet retailer needs.