Beyond Shoplifting with Amber Bradley

Why it matters:

Organized retail crime (ORC) isn’t petty theft — it’s a complex, fast-evolving threat that touches everything from consumer prices to workplace safety. Amber Bradley, founder of TalkLP News, says it’s time for the industry to start talking honestly about it.

The big picture:

Bradley launched TalkLP to cut through decades of “fluff” in loss prevention news. Her mission: give LP professionals quick, unscripted insights that help them stay ahead of evolving threats — and strengthen ties between retailers and law enforcement.

Between the lines:

• LP roles have expanded far beyond shrink and theft. Post-COVID, they now include safety, violence prevention, and legislative awareness.

• Conferences like UTORCA and CLEAR are helping that collaboration become personal and actionable.

The takeaway:

Bradley’s message to retailers is simple — get real, get connected, and get involved. ORC is everyone’s problem, and solving it starts with honest, unscripted conversation.