In Memoriam

LP Industry Leader Stuart Rosenthal Passes Away

Stuart Marc Rosenthal, 62, of Howell passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL. Stuart was born in Columbus, OH and had lived in Georgia, Texas, Washington, DC, and Maryland before settling in New Jersey in 1997. A graduate of the University of Georgia and a brother of Tau Epsilon Phi, he went on to have a successful career working for Toys R Us/Kids R Us, Universal Surveillance Systems, and then Alpha High Theft Solutions which later became Checkpoint Systems.

Of all his accomplishments, his family was his greatest! Stuart adored his children, cherished his grandchildren and loved his wife fiercely. He was extremely passionate about his family and wanted nothing more than to spend quality time with them. He loved going to the beach with his wife and heading to Klein’s afterward for cocktails and fish tacos. A true sports enthusiast, Stuart was a Philly fanatic and a true fan of the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs!

Stuart was a celebrated sales professional, earning numerous sales awards and consistently being recognized as a top performer in the President’s Club within his industry. He participated on the Board of Directors with LP Magazine and was also a board member of the Loss Prevention Foundation. Stuart was blessed that his job gave him the opportunity to travel to beautiful countries, including Germany, China, England and Australia to name a few. He especially loved to tell his family stories of his adventures.

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The D&D Daily extends our condolences to Stuart's family
 

Everon Whitepaper

A Layered Approach to Securing Retail Entrances Against Theft

Retailers across the nation are feeling the strain and profit loss attributed to a rise in external theft hitting their stores. Taking an active role in layering technology and updating policies and procedures can help retailers stem the flow of activity and risk.

Shoplifting has been around as long as shopping itself. What changes over the years is the methods deployed by the thieves and the magnitude of the issue for retailers’ bottom lines. As reported by a number of industry associations, security suppliers and retailers, the COVID-19 pandemic has played a significant role in increasing the frequency of more violent types of crimes.

While no one solution or even combination of solutions will completely eradicate shoplifting from our society, taking an active role in layering technology and updating policies and procedures can help retailers stem the flow of activity and risk. Active prevention methods such as signage, visible camera technologies and public view monitors, along with solutions designed to modify consumer behavior, can have an impact on deterring crime across the retail industry.

Shoplifting, organized retail crime and social media-driven theft impacts everyone—from the consumer to the retailer and the communities where they operate—so a coordinated effort between retailers, their security partners and law enforcement is an essential first step.

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Retailers Applaud Florida's Aggressive War on ORC
Florida AG Launched Special Investigative Task Force to Combat ORC
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier launched a Retail Theft Investigative Special Task Force to aggressively combat organized retail theft in Florida.

“Instead of having toothpaste locked behind plexiglass like CA & NY, we are taking decisive action to combat organized retail theft,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Shoppers suffer when retail thefts drive up prices. This partnership between law enforcement and the Florida Retail Federation will help keep prices down and put criminals behind bars.”

The Florida AG said the Retail Theft Investigative Special Task Force equips local law enforcement with statewide tools and resources, removes jurisdictional barriers, and allows investigators to close the cases they open with stronger charges. Collaboration allows for streamlined investigations and eliminates enforcement barriers.

The main goal of the task force will be to ensure swift action against organized retail theft rings and repeat offenders. “The Home Depot is proud to be part of this solution to this growing challenge for communities across the county,” said Michael Tribony, Store Manager, The Home Depot.

“The launch of this statewide task force reinforces that Florida stands tall as a law-and-order state,” said Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters. “This state and our leadership prioritize protecting law-abiding citizens and promoting a fertile business culture.”

“The Florida Retail Federation is grateful for the bold leadership of Attorney General James Uthmeier and our law enforcement partners in combating organized retail theft,” said R. Scott Shalley, President/CEO, Florida Retail Federation. “The cross-agency collaboration made possible by this task force not only brings criminals to justice, but also protects Florida businesses, retail team members and consumers.” westorlandonews.com


What's Fueling Canada's Retail Crime Surge?
Sask. police crack down on shoplifting amid provincewide rise in retail crime

Police say desperation, addiction and organized crime are all factors driving the trend

Retail theft is on the rise across Saskatchewan and police say it’s getting more violent. They say shoplifting is also rising at grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores and other shops. They want to crack down on both violent robberies and simple thefts.

“We receive on average six reports of shoplifting or theft under $5,000 a day,” Regina police Insp. Sean Fenwick said.

People enter stores and leave with goods — sometimes small things, sometimes entire carts of products — without a word, police say. Many return for more. Some are acting alone and others are part of coordinated theft groups, investigators say.

“We'll see new Canadians, we'll see people struggling with addictions, we'll see professionals, we see youth, adults. It does vary, but there's certain trends that are interesting,” said Saskatoon police Sgt. Erica Weber, a restorative justice coordinator.

She said some of the rise in the retail crime numbers reflects better reporting from stores — like those that hire loss-prevention staff — but she believes thefts and violence have increased.

Weber meets with many of the people brought in during the blitzes. Behind each file is a different story: a parent who couldn’t afford groceries, a worker who recently lost housing, someone in early recovery who relapsed and stole to fund their addiction, she said. cbc.ca


Museum Debuts Retail Theft Exhibit
Retail Theft Steals the Spotlight at Alcatraz East Crime Museum
A new exhibit is joining Al Capone’s rosary, Ted Bundy’s dental molds and Charles Manson’s acoustic guitar at the Alcatraz East Crime Museum, which has debuted a temporary display focused on retail theft.

Located in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. and inspired by the famous island prison in San Francisco Bay, the museum will feature Sticky Fingers, Heavy Consequences: The True Cost of Retail Crime through March 2026. The exhibit will display some of the most commonly stolen retail items, along with information on the counterfeit industry and prevention tips.

Theft, or shrink as it’s often called in the industry, is a perpetual problem for retailers, but this may be the first time it’s getting the museum treatment. The exhibit calls out the fact that in recent years retail theft has become more sophisticated and widespread, highlighting not just shoplifting but issues like cargo theft and “Flash Robs,” when an organized group steals from a single retail store.

“Though we may not think about it, retail theft impacts us all,” said Ally Pennington, Artifacts and Programs Manager at Alcatraz East Crime Museum in a statement. “It is not a victimless crime, and the more aware we are, the better we can learn ways to prevent it as both businesses and consumers.” retailtouchpoints.com


Preventing Credit Card Fraud at the Source
A relatively unknown public safety tool every time you swipe | Opinion
The good news is that banks, credit card companies and payment networks continue to improve and progress in early-prevention and enforcement methods of addressing credit card fraud. This is because credit card networks invest in modern fraud prevention systems which are an essential public safety tool to prevent victimization and aid local law enforcement.

Payment processing costs that average about 2% of every transaction help pay for these ongoing investments and upgrades. Every time you shop online or use a card for payment, the merchant pays a small fee to the bank for securely processing the payment. A portion of the electronic payment cost supports real-time fraud monitoring, a complex backend system that utilizes data, AI, technology and expertise to flag fraud within seconds of a suspicious transaction.

This helps stop identity theft and financial fraud at the front end, which reduces funds available for organized theft rings, online exploitation schemes, drug trafficking and other criminal enterprises. As a local captain, I can tell you that these costs are an investment in crime prevention. When credit card networks automatically detect and stop fraud and quickly reimburse victims, it significantly reduces the number of cases that land on our desks at the Sacramento County Sheriff’s office. It allows us to focus our resources on violent crime, property crime and emergency response. sacbee.com


DC police chief accused of manipulating crime data in new report

Staten Island crime down overall in 2025, murders at historic low: NYPD data