Publisher’s LETTER MAGAZINE
Wide-Ranging Topics for Your Consideration
B
ecause loss prevention professionals deal in so many areas of expertise and touch so many other parts of the retail organization, we continually look for a wide range of topics to feature in the magazine. You are not single focused or one dimensional, so we try not to be. This issue is a good indication of a wide range of article topics.
Are Retailers to Blame?
The cover story addresses a topic within the ORC discussion that was recently proposed by the loss prevention executive at Harris Teeter, David George. Are retailers exacerbating the ORC problem by purchasing stolen merchandise? We thought that was an interesting question, so we assigned our resident pot stirrer, Amber Virgillo, to address the issue (see page 17). After you read the article, let us know what you think.
Going to the Dark Side
You’ve all heard that phrase when an LP executive leaves his or her retail role and moves to the other side of the desk as a vendor. Our executive editor, Jim Lee, is one of those people who had a long, stellar career as a retail executive before becoming a solutions provider, consultant, and magazine publisher. Some people who make this change are successful; others are not. Jim talked to several individuals who have successfully navigated the transition to discuss the challenges they faced (see page 31). The comments these executives offer provide insights into the retailer-vendor relationship that should be enlightening to anyone on either side of the desk.
700 Matthews Mint Hill Rd, Ste C Matthews, NC 28105 704-365-5226 office, 704-365-1026 fax EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Jack Trlica JackT@LPportal.com EXECUTIVE EDITOR James Lee JimL@LPportal.com
articles on small specialty retailers, wholesale distribution companies, and other niche enterprises. When I visited the Los Angeles Police Department in February, I ran into Blue Montez, one of the nicest, most professional LP executives in our industry. Blue had an interesting story to tell after moving from Sport Chalet to American Apparel eighteen months ago. It’s a story with many levels— building an LP team, implementing RFID, working with IT, global retail, and what was once a common retail theme, “made in America” (see page 41).
Premises Security Liability
6
CONTRIBUTORS William A. Alford, LPC, CFE Read Hayes, Ph.D., CPP Richard C. Hollinger, Ph.D. Mike Marquis, CFI Gene Smith Shane G. Sturman, CFI, CPP Kelby Woodard David E. Zulawski, CFI, CFE NEWSLETTER EDITOR John Selevitch JohnS@LPportal.com ONLINE EDITOR Matt Richardson MattR@LPportal.com
We often ask for suggestions for article topics. You’ve likely seen them here, on our website, or on one of our social media pages. We typically ask the LP folks we visit for suggestions as well as the members of our editorial board. One of our board members, Bill Heine of Brinker, sent me an email in January that suggested that as LP gets more and more sophisticated with newer and greater technology, we shouldn’t overlook some basic security 101 measures that can impact the company, such as premises security. So we asked a couple of experts in this area to talk about the subject (see page 53).
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Larry Preslar
Hopefully, all of these articles will provide some valuable information, in a thought-provoking way that you can use in your situation. As you can see from these articles, we listen to your suggestions and appreciate your input. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with your thoughts.
SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES
Red, White, and Blue Montez
For most of the life of the magazine, we have tried to profile companies who are not always on the tip of everyone’s tongue. If you look back over our past issues, you’ll see
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Robert L. DiLonardo Walter E. Palmer, CFI, CPP, CFE Amber Virgillo
Jack Trlica Editor and Publisher
LossPrevention and LP Magazine are service marks owned by the publishers and their use is restricted. All editorial content is copyrighted. No article may be reproduced by any means without expressed, written permission from the publisher. Reprints or PDF versions of articles are available by contacting the publisher. Statements of fact or opinion are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the publishers. Advertising in the publication does not imply endorsement by the publishers. The editor reserves the right to accept or reject any article or advertisement.
July - August 2012 | LPportal.com
PROOFREADER Amy Trainor DESIGN & PRODUCTION SPARK Publications info@SPARKpublications.com 704-844-6080 ADVERTISING
ADVERTISING MANAGER Bonnie Dodson 828-479-7472 office, 704-943-5797 fax BonnieD@LPportal.com WEST COAST REPRESENTATIVE Ben Skidmore 972-587-9064 office, 972-692-8138 fax BenS@LPportal.com
CIRCULATION MANAGER Matt Richardson MattR@LPportal.com NEW OR CHANGE OF ADDRESS www.myLPmag.com POSTMASTER Send change of address forms to Loss Prevention Magazine P.O. Box 1088 Lowell, MA 01853 LossPrevention aka LP Magazine (USPS 000-710) is published bimonthly by Loss Prevention Magazine, Inc., 700 Matthews Mint Hill Rd, Ste C, Matthews, NC 28105. Print subscriptions are available free to qualified loss prevention and associated professionals in the U.S. and Canada at www.myLPmag.com. The publisher reserves the right to determine qualification standards. International print subscriptions are available for $99 per year payable in U.S. funds at www.LPportal.com. For questions about subscriptions, contact circulation@LPportal.com. Periodicals postage paid at Matthews, NC, and additional mailing offices.
© 2012 Loss Prevention Magazine, Inc.
