This edited collection provides an original and comprehensive take on retail crime and its prevention, by combining international data and multidisciplinary perspectives from criminologists, economists, geographers, police officers and other experts. Drawing on environmental criminology theory and situational crime prevention, it focusses on crime and safety in retail environments but also the interplay between individuals, products and settings such as stores, commercial streets and shopping malls, as well as the wider context of situational conditions of the supply chain in which crime occurs. Chapters offer state-of-the-art research on retail crime from a range of countries such as Australia, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Sweden, the UK and the USA. This methodological and well-researched study is devoted to both academics and practitioners from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds whose common interest is to prevent retail crime and overall retail loss. The chapters 'Crime in a Scandinavian Shopping Centre' and 'Perceived Safety in a Shopping Centre' are published open access under a CC BY 4.0 license at link.springer.com.

Retail Crime, Security, and Loss Prevention is destined to become the "go to" source of crime- and loss prevention- related information in the retail industry. Written and edited by two nationally recognized retail security experts and enhanced with 63 contributions by others who contribute expertise in specialized areas, this book provides over 150 definitions of loss prevention terms, and discusses topics ranging from accident investigations, counterfeit currency, emergency planning, and workplace violence to vendor frauds. No other single work contains such a wealth of retail security information. The co-authors are Charles "Chuck Sennewald, CSC, CPP former Director of Security at The Broadway Department Stores, a major division of Carter Hawley Hale Stores, Inc., founder of the IAPSC and author of numerous security industry books, and John Christman, CPP, former VP and Director of Security for Macy's West. They have put in one book a wealth of information, techniques, procedures and source material relative to retail crime and loss prevention which will prove an invaluable reference work for professionals at all levels within the industry. - Tables, current industry figures, and statistics fully articulate the impact of loss prevention and theft in the retail setting - Case examples from the authors' own experience illustrate real-world problems and connect theory to practice - The most complete book available on retail security

Black Market Billions blows the lid off the world's fastest-growing illicit industry: organized retail crime. Hitha Prabhakar reveals how criminals with ties to terrorist groups around the world are committing huge product thefts, and using the profits to fund terrorist acts. Prabhakar connects the dots and follows the money ... from consumers "dying for a deal" to terrorist cells eager to do the killing.

Each year organized groups of professional shoplifters steal or fraudulently obtain billions of dollars in merchandise to resell in an activity known as ORC. These stolen goods can also be sold on online marketplaces, a practice known as "e-fencing." This report assessed ORC and e-fencing. It addresses: (1) types of efforts that select retailers, state and local law enforcement, and federal agencies are undertaking to combat ORC; (2) the extent to which tools or mechanisms exist to facilitate collaboration and info. sharing among these ORC stakeholders; and (3) steps that online marketplaces have taken to combat ORC and e-fencing, and additional actions retailers and law enforcement think may enhance these efforts. Illus. This is a print on demand report.

Retail Loss Prevention Description Retail loss prevention and profit protection isn't just about theft from retail stores. There are thousands of ways that assets can be lost from your retail business, normally caused by one of three things; theft, waste or negligence. All impact negatively on an organisation's bottom line and can come from internal or external activity. Introduction to Retail Loss Prevention explains key terms used in retail loss prevention and gives an overview of the main causes of loss in retail environments such as; shrinkage, litigation, fraud, supply chain losses, extortion, disaffected staff and reputation. The book then goes on to explain how and where to conduct loss prevention risk assessments in relation to; business premises, various retail security systems, stock, cash, personnel, terrorist activity, legal and regulatory compliance, distribution networks, IT systems, disaster recovery and industrial espionage. Case studies are used throughout the book to illustrate key points and concepts. Cost-effectiveness of the loss prevention effort within your retail environment is emphasised throughout the book. After all, it's of no benefit to save assets in one area if you are going to waste them on ineffective or non-essential security measures. This and other books in the series are written for readers with little or no knowledge of retail loss prevention but the content makes them suitable for all managers and loss prevention specialists. Written in easy to understand language, this book will help any retail manager or loss prevention specialist who needs to prevent and deal with loss in their retail outlet(s). Retail loss prevention risk assessments will become simple using this book. Carry it with you on your e-reader and easily move to different sections of the book as you conduct your risk assessments. Use the book to make your own checklists and save hours of time having to think about what you should be looking for. Introduction to Retail Loss Prevention has been written by two retail loss prevention specialists who, combined, have over 60 years of experience in loss prevention and profit protection across many industries. Tim Trafford BEM has over 25 years experience working in and managing loss prevention and investigation departments including hospitality, sports retail, supermarket chains and distribution. He currently holds a senior position in the loss prevention department of a well known international distribution chain. Ian Watts MCMI. MIPI. MSyI has over 25 years experience investigating losses in various industries and 15 years experience in training managers and loss prevention personnel in several countries. This is the first book in a series of 10 books dealing with retail loss prevention and profit protection activities. The ideas promoted in this book are fully expanded in other books in the series. The fulll series provides a library of material which covers most areas of retail loss and profit protection and how to prevent, minimise and deal with those losses.

Employee theft amounts to roughly $36.6 billion retail dollars lost annually, according to a 2008 National Retail Security Survey, and accounts for approximately 42.7 % of all retail losses. Each year organizations spend millions of dollars on theft detection/prevention devices yet still incur losses at the hands of their own employees; begging the