Loss Prevention Magazine Podcast

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131

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May 2026

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The LP Magazine podcast keeps loss prevention professionals, security staff, and retail management up-to-date on important information and best practices for your business and career. Each episode features insights from retail loss protection, asset protection, law enforcement and more.

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May 15, 202629 min

Inside Scoop on NRF with David Johnston | Episode 108

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.

February 25, 202627 min

Inside Scoop on RILA's AP Conference with Khris Hamlin | Ep. 107

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!

February 11, 202637 min

Inside Scoop with Lisa LaBruno | Ep. 106

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.

January 30, 202643 min

Inside Scoop with Dave Thompson and Nate Frazier on Changes at WZ | Ep. 105

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!

January 5, 202633 min

Inside Scoop with Mike Lamb on Mentorship and Leadership | Ep. 104

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!

December 2, 202526 min

Inside Scoop on Sensormatic's 4th Annual Smart Exit Workshop | Ep. 103

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.

August 27, 202528 min

Inside Scoop with Lake Worth PD Chief Manoushagian | Ep. 102

In this episode, we hear how a police force, on the outskirts of Fort Worth, Texas and 50 miles from Dallas, is having success battling ORC with practical tactics and the partner-focused approach. Stefanie Hoover chats with Chief JT Manoushagian from the Lake Worth, Texas police department about their successful reduction in retail crime, retail partnerships, and his recommendations for retailers on ways to allocate their resources more effectively. Putting retailers' limited capital where it will do the most good makes sense—listen in as Chief Manoushagian breaks it down for us.

August 1, 202531 min

Inside Scoop on Total Retail Loss | Ep. 101

In this episode of Inside Scoop, Stefanie chats with RFID expert Jamie Kress about Total Retail Loss. TRL is changing methodologies—hear more about the ways it is impacting how LP does its job. Sensormatic has been working to create solutions that fit into and support this concept. Don't miss this conversation about ways retailers are using their integrated technologies to work smarter, beat the bad guys, and improve the customer experience.

July 7, 20259 min

Inside Scoop with Tony D'Onofrio | Ep. 100

Stefanie Hoover and Tony D'Onfrio chat about his induction into the NRF Ring of Excellence and his continued passion for helping the retail LP industry at Sensormatic. Their new Shrink Analyzer software is helping investigators piece together theft cases and generate ORC cases with ease.

May 21, 202528 min

Inside Scoop on What Happened on The Hill | Ep. 99

Momentum is building! In this episode, David Johnston, VP of AP and retail operations at the NRF, tells Stefanie Hoover about his May 14th trip to The Hill. A select group of retail LP executives partnered with the NRF to visit members of Congress and the Senate who can help get CORCA across the finish line. David tells us about the changes to the bill and how the NRF is supporting retailers. Timing is everything, and things look promising for this revised version of the bill, which has bicameral, bipartisan, and broad retail and supply chain industry support. David and Stefanie also talk about what attendees can look forward to at this year's NRF PROTECT conference in Dallas, Texas June 23-25.