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'Live in
DC 2017' Top 5
#3
Developing
High Performance Teams
"Good
People, Good Everything"
Alisa Dart, VP of AP, Macy's
 With all the changes the retail world is facing, there's one aspect of the
industry, every organization and every team that's never changed and will never
change. And that is the people - the human beings on your team who will
determine your success or your failure.
Alisa Dart, Vice President of
Asset Protection for Macy's, oversees their entire field AP team, covering 600
stores nationwide, 5 operating regions and 39 districts. Hear her perspective
and experience when it comes to developing high performance teams.
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Whack-A-Mole: Inside The Fight Against Knockoffs,
Counterfeits & Fake Sites
Manufacturers with patents have long been subject to intellectual property
theft, which is now a cornerstone of the ongoing trade war with China. Culprits
that mimic a company's technologies or designs are able to sell knockoffs and
counterfeits more cheaply to price-conscious consumers by using inferior
materials and taking advantage of lower shipping costs.
Because of these practices and the piles of money to be made, fake products pour
into the U.S. from overseas daily. And while it's difficult to say how much
money U.S. manufacturers are losing in the process, the amount of bogus goods
entering the country, most notably from China, is staggering, according to
Patrick Hedren, vice president, labor, legal & regulatory policy, National
Association of Manufacturers.
Add to this scenario schemers claiming to sell a company's products via websites
that look legitimate but instead take consumers' money and don't deliver the
goods, and it's easy to see that businesses are battling a host of nefarious
entities out to steal their money and sully their reputation.
There is only so much a company can do to mitigate-prevention is
difficult-counterfeits, knockoffs and scam websites that tarnish their brand and
financial standing. In-house or outside legal counsel is one way. Filing patents
on intellectual property in a timely fashion is another.
Trade associations' regulatory or international trade committees can keep you
apprised of steps to take and current lobbying efforts being undertaken, such as
how to best prevent intellectual property theft.
More than anything, vigilance is critical. Monitor sites like Amazon and Alibaba
for potential counterfeits and knockoffs. Work with retailers and distributors
on what they're seeing and what could be a potential threat.
sgbonline.com
CNP Expo Keynote Recap: Striking a Balance
between UX and Fraud Prevention
How do merchants resolve the natural tension between enabling a frictionless
online purchasing experience and effective fraud prevention? According to
Discover Global Head of Product, Jamie Uppenberg at a Tuesday morning keynote
address at CNP Expo, in the current commerce environment, digital experience is
the most important thing and "if you don't know what your most important
customers consider to be the most important thing, you won't have much to manage
soon enough."
"When you start thinking about protecting
the digital experience, you have to ask a few questions," she said. "You have to
first understand how much you want to impact your customers. And then, begin to
layer in what your risk parameters are and your budgeting. You have to start
there and you have to know before you start looking at services."
cardnotpresent.com
US online sales increase an estimated 16% in
April
Nonstore sales, which are mainly online sales, reached $55.91 billion in April,
according to the Department of Commerce.
digitalcommerce360.com
US e-commerce sales grow 14% in Q1 2018
Luxottica Group alleges individual is selling
counterfeit Ray-Ban products online
Lord & Taylor's Store On Walmart.com To Launch
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 Home
Depot Shoplifter Injures Motorcycle Deputy attempting to flee; now facing
multiple Felony charges
Tuesday afternoon, Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of theft in progress
at the Home Depot in Goleta. When Sheriff's deputies arrived, they located the
shoplifting suspect, 29-year-old Jeffrey Morgan, attempting to flee the scene in
a vehicle. In his attempt to evade authorities, Morgan jumped out of his running
vehicle which struck a Goleta Motor Unit causing minor injuries to the deputy.
The suspect then fled on foot, across the parking lot but was ultimately
apprehended by deputies in a hotel parking lot. Morgan was determined to be on
parole for armed robbery and the vehicle he was driving was stolen.
noozhawk.com
Colvill, WA: Former employee accused of stealing
more than $10k from vision store
A former employee of the Colville Vision Source store in Colville is accused of
stealing more than $10,000 going back to February 2017. Rhea Vining was first
suspected of the theft after another employee informed the owner of the business
that they noticed money from a cash payment was missing and could not be
located. After further investigation into past deposits, it was noted that
$10,895.66 in cash discrepancies were found between February 2017 and February
2018.
chewelahindependent.com
Grove City, PA: Warrants issued for 2 suspects in
$4,500 Michael Kors Grab & Run
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a robbery at the Grove City
Premium Outlets where several purses were grabbed right out of a store manager's
hands. The incident happened on Valentine's Day at the Michael Kors store just
after closing time. Police said they have now identified the culprits who
allegedly stole the merchandise. Kendal Morris Jr., 19, and Aquiria Bowers, 20,
have warrants issued for their arrests and are charged with robbery, theft by
unlawful taking or disposition, receiving stolen property and retail theft.
Police said the two entered the store and grabbed purses on display, the manager
grabbing them to stop them from being stolen. The suspects then forcibly removed
them from her grasp and fled the store with 16 purses valued at $4,500.
wfmj.com
San Carlos, CA: 3 Arrested in $1,000 theft from
CVS
The incident was reported about 5 p.m. Sunday at the CVS Pharmacy on San Carlos
Avenue. San Mateo County sheriff's deputies arrested the 3 suspect following a
short chase. Police recovered more than $1,000 worth of stolen merchandise. One
suspect was also wanted on a felony warrant.
mercurynews.com
Mooresville, NC: 3 men arrested for multiple ID
theft incidents at Harris Teeter stores across the region; $12,000 in cash
seized
The three men, Yariel Monsibaez-Ruiz, 26, and Denis Monsibaez-Diaz, 34 and Ariel
Mora-Quijada, 23, have been charged with five counts of Felony Identity Theft,
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses and Conspiracy to Obtaining Property by
False Pretenses. Officers responded to the Harris Teeter at Town Center Drive on
Monday afternoon, after being alerted by store managers that the suspects were
in the store and using multiple debit cards to make several transactions.
Officers recovered more than $1,000 in property purchased with the cloned debit
cards, as well as nearly $12,000 cash and other evidence found inside their
vehicle.
mooresvilletribune.com
Denver, CO: ORC Ringleader targeting Home
Improvement stores pleads guilty; expected sentence of 16 years
The ringleader of a plan that resulted in the theft of over $35,000 of
merchandise from Denver metro area and Front Range home improvement stores
pleaded guilty last Friday, according to the Denver District Attorney.
Christopher Rodriguez, 31, pleaded guilty to the main charge of violation of the
Colorado Organized Crime Control Act. As part of the terms of his plea,
Rodriguez is expected to be sentenced to 16 years in prison. The indictment
alleges that between December 2015 and December 2016, Rodriguez participated in
and directed fellow members to steal merchandise from Home Depot and Lowe's
stores, then return the stolen items back to the stores for merchandise credit
cards, which were in turn sold for cash to pay conspirators in the crime in cash
or drugs.
A Denver Grand Jury last October indicted Rodriguez and 24 co-defendants on
various additional charges, including money laundering, theft, and violation of
bail bond conditions. The DA said the indictment was the result of a months-long
investigation and collaboration by the local Economic Crime Unit, Denver Metro
Gang Task Force, Denver Police Department, Aurora Police Department, and the
Lakewood Police Department.
kdvr.com
Update: Rhode Island: Man pleads guilty in
Target, CVS rooftop robbery case
An Albanian man living in New York pleaded guilty in a Rhode Island federal
court to cutting his way through a Target department store roof last October,
prying open an ATM and stealing more than $14,000. Epirot Krasniqi of Brooklyn
appeared before a U.S. District Court judge Friday and pleaded guilty to larceny
charges and burglary of controlled substances. Krasniqi went on to cut through a
wall of the store into a CVS pharmacy, where he stole a prescription package of
Oxycodone from a locked cabinet. Liridon Gashi allegedly helped him with the
break-in. The two were equipped with portable two-way radios. Police responded
to a tripped burglary alarm, and found the men hiding inside air conditioning
units on the roof. After a federal indictment was issued in November, Krasniqi
was arrested by FBI agents in New York. Gashi was arrested by FBI agents in San
Francisco in March. Krasniqi will be sentenced in August. No plea agreement was
filed for this case.
crookstontimes.com
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Shootings & Deaths
Dover, DE: Suspects in murder had shoplifted
bullets from Dick's Sporting Goods
Two teenagers charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a Smyrna
man early Sunday morning allegedly shoplifted ammunition from Dick's Sporting
Goods in Dover Mall two days earlier, Dover Police said when announcing their
arrests Tuesday. Eugene Riley, 18, of Milford, and Ahmir Bailey, 19, of Lincoln,
were arrested without incident during a Monday morning traffic stop regarding
the death of Jameir Vann-Robinson, 20, following a house party. Mr.
Vann-Robinson died from a wound to his lower left back.
Officers recovered four 9mm and six .40 caliber shell casings at the scene.
Dick's surveillance footage allegedly showed the defendants concealing four
boxes of 9mm and .40 caliber handgun ammunition and leaving without paying at
approximately 3:30 p.m., according to an affidavit. Police valued the ammunition
at $13.99 per box.
delawarestatenews.com
Dekalb, GA: Police search for Suspects and Motive; Man
shot and killed outside a gas station
A gas station clerk said that one of the men bought gas with an ATM card, then
they both came inside the store to buy drinks. "They walked in to buy something.
A few seconds later, I heard a sound of pop and that's it," the clerk told
reporters. "We just heard a gunshot and saw people running outside and I called
the cops."
wsbradio.com
Manteca, CA: 7-Eleven Clerk shot 4 time; 3rd
Robbery in 30 days
A 32-year-old clerk was hit by gunfire four times in the third robbery in 30
days at the 7-Eleven store on West Yosemite Avenue at 1 a.m. Monday. The gunman
emptied shots into the soda machine and a shelf below the front counter holding
soft fruit drinks. Money was taken in each of the three robberies over the last
30 days.
Manteca Police were able to recover the 9 mm rounds. The wounded clerk was taken
to the hospital for treatment. The wounds up and down his right side and leg
were reportedly not life threatening.
mantecabulletin.com
Memphis, TN: Man carrying daughter out of
McDonald's shoots robbery suspect
MPD said four men tried to rob a man leaving the McDonald's near the
intersection of S. Trezevant Street and Lamar Avenue. The man was carrying his
daughter in his arms when the robbers approached him. He pulled out a gun and
opened fire on the robbers. One of them was shot. The suspected robbers drove
off. One of them showed up later at a nearby fire department. He was taken to
the hospital in non-critical condition.
wmcactionnews5.com
South Fulton, GA: 19 year old man in Critical condition
after shooting outside a Shell Gas Station
Robberies & Thefts
Deptford, NJ: Game over for con who resumed
robbing GameStop stores after prison
Michael A. Hall Jr. was no noob when it came to robbing GameStop stores. He was
caught doing it 10 years ago and served time in prison. Last year, he decided to
try his luck again, but the result was the same. He lost. The 35-year-old
Glassboro man has pleaded guilty to robbing eight GameStop locations in New
Jersey and Pennsylvania during a two-month spree last year. He faces more than
27 years in prison when he's sentenced Aug. 15.
nj.com
Chicago, IL: 3 men charged with trafficking dozens of guns
bought over Armslist.com to Chicago gang members
Fort Walton Beach, FL: Dollar General employee arrested
for cash theft of $720
Augusta, GA: AutoZone employee scams customer loyalty
program; $160 theft of merchandise
Jacksonville, FL: Gun Store Thefts: High risk and even
higher reward; About 95 guns are stolen every day in Florida
Denver, CO: GPS Ankle Monitor Leads To Arrest Of Suspect
in 5 7-Eleven Robberies
Houston, TX: Adult Novelty Shop Shoplifting turns into
Robbery after fight with Clerk
Jared in the Baybrook Gateway Shopping Center, Webster,
TX reported a Grab &Run on 5/14, items valued at $25,441
Jared in the Westfield Plaza Bonita, National City, CA reported a Grab & Run on
5/6, item valued at $1599
Kay Jewelers in the Tanger Outlet Center, San Marcos, TX reported a Grab & Run
on 5/14, items valued at $30,367
Kay Jewelers in the Southern Pines Village, Southern Pines, NC reported a Grab &
Run on 5/12, item valued at $2,699
Kay Jewelers in the Chesterfield Premium Outlets, Chesterfield, MO reported a
Grab & Run on 5/14, item value at $8799
Kay Jewelers in the Clackamas Town Center, Clackamas, OR reported a Grab & Run
on 5/9, item valued at $1,699
Kay Jewelers in the Richmond Plaza, Rockingham, NC reported a Grab & Run on
5/11, item valued at $4,049
Piercing Pagoda in the Las Vegas Premium Outlet South, Las Vegas, NV reported a
Burglary on 5/13, items valued at $17,409
Piercing Pagoda in the Valencia Town Center Mall, Valencia, CA reported a Grab &
Run on 5/2, items valued at $1,280
Zales Jewelers in the College Mall, Bloomington, IN reported a Grab & Run on
5/15, item valued at $10,669
Zales in the Baybrook Square, Webster, TX reported a Grab & Run on 5/11, item
valued at $16,150
Fire
& Arson
San Gabriel, CA: Massive 2-Alarm Blaze Engulfs San Gabriel
Strip Mall
A large two-alarm fire broke out at a San Gabriel strip mall Wednesday morning.
The fire was reported at 6:19 a.m. at Valley Boulevard and New Avenue, according
to Verdugo Fire Communications Center dispatchers. Plumes of black smoke and
flames could be seen shooting hundreds of feet into the air. There were no
reported injuries, officials said. At least three restaurants in the strip mall
had been damaged.
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Adult Store - Houston, TX - Robbery
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C-Store - Boston, MA - Robbery
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C- Store - Ashville, NC - Armed Robbery (Sunoco)
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C-Store - Ashville, NC - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Burley, ID - Armed Robbery
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C-Store - Hartford, CT - Armed Robbery
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Check Cashing - Fullerton, CA - Armed Robbery
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CVS - Louisville, KY - Robbery
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Econo Lodge - Aurora, CO - Armed Robbery
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Furniture - Thomasville, GA - Burglary
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Game Arcade - Baytown, TX - Burglary
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Nutrition Store - Manchester, NH - Armed Robbery
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Pharmacy - Scottdale, GA - Armed Robbery
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Piercing Pagoda - Las Vegas, NV - Burglary
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Restaurant - Lee County, FL - Armed Robbery
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Marijuana store - Sequim, WA - Burglary
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Safeway - Fremont, CA - Robbery
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Speedway - Springfield, OH - Robbery
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Thrift Store - San Francisco, CA - Burglary
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Title Loan - Cartersville, GA - Armed Robbery
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Verizon -Harnett County, NC - Armed Robbery
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7-Eleven - Manteca, CA - Armed Robbery
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5 burglaries
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0 shootings
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0 killings
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VP of Loss Prevention
Anaheim, CA
The Vice President is responsible for the strategic planning and execution of
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Vice President Security
Greendale, WI
The Vice President of Security will set our long term strategic vision and
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The Director of Investigations is responsible for developing a multi-tiered
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Kent, WA
PLEASE NOTE: This position can be located anywhere in the
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leadership, oversight and support of the comprehensive asset protection
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The Manager, Asset Protection Operations is responsible for the leadership,
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Santa Monica, CA
This job contributes to REI's success by mitigating and reducing
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Safety & Loss Prevention Manager
Ocala, FL
Chewy is currently hiring a Safety & Loss Prevention Manager for our Ocala,
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Manager of District Loss Prevention
Salt Lake City, UT
You will be responsible for driving company objectives in profit and loss
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San Francisco, CA
This job contributes to REI's success by mitigating and reducing shrink
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Regional LP Investigator
Northern CA/Phoenix
The Regional Loss Prevention Investigator is responsible for analyzing internal
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Leadership Tips: "Quiet"
Leadership Matters, Hold on Tight and Practice
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Quiet Leadership is Still Leadership (and Matters
More than You Think)
It's often easier to notice big leadership behaviors rather than the quieter
forms of leading, but these small acts of leadership, are just as influential
and can matter more than you think. Here's why.
Lead by example
Leadership is a Habit that Requires Practice
While certain qualities of a leader may be genetic, much of what it takes to be
a great leader can be learned. How? By turning skills into habits a person can
really acquire what it takes to be an effective leader.
All you need to do is practice
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The Reality and Rewards of Leadership
No matter how many articles you read on leadership, it's not as simple as
following other people's routines. Leadership is messy, with no clear-cut path
to success. You will be tested, deal with failure and feel vulnerable, but you
will also get through it with resilience.
Don't quit
What Racing the Ironman Can Teach You About
Leadership
The Ironman triathlon tests a person's endurance, athletic ability and their
determination. But it also can provide some important lessons on leadership that
are not only beneficial to you as a leader, but also to your organization.
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Preparing for an interview should be exhaustive. However, the day of the
interview you should clear your head and not do any prep at all or look at any
notes other than the well thought out prepared questions you've come up with. A
clear mind performs better than one that's cluttered and trying to remember
everything. And all the prep you've done should be well stored in your mind.
Have faith in it and try to relax the day of the interview and work out if you
can before it. The mind body connection is a powerful thing and your brain
cannot operate at 100% if your body isn't there with it.
Just a Thought,
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After a few months of preliminary networking the LPFA was officially launched in
December 2017 with its inaugural conference call. Participants attended
additional calls in which topics of e-commerce, card not present and logistics
concerns were discussed. Following this series of calls the first in-person
meeting was organized and held last week at the Bob's Discount Furniture
Distribution Center in Shorewood, IL.
