Loss Prevention Magazine

Name

Loss Prevention Magazine

Legal name

Loss Prevention Magazine

Website

https://losspreventionmedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Media and Publishing

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120), Directory and Mailing List Publishers (51314), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Business, Finance & Industry Trade Magazines (MPAJAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Newsletters & Email-Based News Publishers (B2B/B2C) (MPAJADAJ)

Keywords

• Retail loss prevention media
• Asset protection publishing
• Trade publication services
• Organized retail crime news
• Retail security content

Headquarters

HQ city

Matthews

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Advertising & Sponsorships: Digital advertising space sold to technology vendors, security solution providers, and industry suppliers targeting the retail LP audience. Includes digital partner sponsorships and featured content placements.
2. Press Release Publishing: Paid press release distribution service at $249 per release, including featured placement on homepage, social media promotion, Google News distribution, and email newsletter inclusion.
3. Subscriptions: Paid magazine subscriptions for print and digital access to loss prevention industry content, research reports, and whitepapers.
4. Events & Webinars: Revenue generated from webinars, event sponsorships, and conference partnerships including NRF PROTECT, GROC Retail Crime Conference, and other industry events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Loss Prevention Magazine operates as a B2B trade media platform delivering news, research, and professional development content for retail loss prevention and asset protection professionals. Core offerings include the print and online Loss Prevention Magazine publication, the LPM Today daily email newsletter, the Inside Scoop podcast, webinars, whitepapers, and a press release distribution service. The publication serves as the official media outlet of The Loss Prevention Foundation and provides advertising and sponsorship opportunities for technology vendors targeting the retail LP market.

Product overview

Loss Prevention Magazine operates as a B2B media platform delivering a comprehensive portfolio of content and services for loss prevention and asset protection professionals. The core offering is the Loss Prevention Magazine publication (both print and online), supplemented by the LPM Today daily email newsletter, the LPM Podcast (Inside Scoop series), webinars, whitepapers, and free research reports. The platform also features an LP Solutions directory connecting retailers with solution providers, and hosts the 'Something Good' community recognition program. Additional offerings include a press release submission service and the AI-powered 'Ask LPM AI' feature. The publication covers topics across retail crime, organized retail crime (ORC), inventory shrinkage, safety, supply chain, professional development, and technology solutions. The platform also tracks industry events and career movements within the LP sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LPM Voice: Sponsored content section featuring industry insights and solutions
• LPM Podcast

Products and services

• Loss Prevention Magazine Publication Subscription-based print and online magazine delivering news, tactics, career guidance, and technology updates for retail loss prevention, security, and asset protection professionals from store level to C-suite.
• LPM Today Daily Newsletter Daily email newsletter delivering ORC trends, retail crime alerts, technology innovations, investigative techniques, career moves, and exclusive research to retail loss prevention and asset protection leaders at major retailers.
• LPM Podcast (Inside Scoop) Podcast series featuring interviews with loss prevention industry leaders, conference recaps, and trend discussions on retail crime, asset protection, and LP strategies.
• Press Release Submission Service Paid press release publishing service at $249 per release, including up to 2,000 characters of text, featured image, company logo, perpetuity publishing, homepage placement, social media promotion, Google News distribution, and email newsletter inclusion.
• Webinars On-demand and live webinar programming covering retail loss prevention topics such as body-worn video deployment, virtual guard services, AI video technology, organized retail crime prevention, and workplace violence response.
• Whitepapers and Research Reports Sponsored and original research reports and whitepapers covering topics including The Loss Prevention Maturity Model (AI framework), Retail Worker Safety Survey, RFID inventory visibility, data-driven LP strategy, and cargo theft.
• LP Solutions Directory Vendor and solution-provider directory connecting retailers with technology and service suppliers across categories including Ask the Expert, Intelligence-Led Loss Prevention, LPM Voice, Safer and Smarter Retail Platform, Post-Incident Accountability, and Solutions Showcase.

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• NRF (National Retail Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Loss Prevention Magazine provides coverage and partnership for NRF PROTECT conference, the premier retail loss prevention event. Coverage includes Ring of Excellence and LP Hall Awards presentations, networking events, and industry sessions.
• Northeast Cargo Security Council (NECSC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Regional cargo security council launched in late 2025 focused on intelligence sharing, operational collaboration, law enforcement partnership, and peer-to-peer networking for supply chain security professionals.
• Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLPRC is a key research partner for Loss Prevention Magazine. The 2026 Kick-Off event was held at Bloomingdale's facility, featuring reviews of 2025 programs including the Innovate Program, Fusion Program, and ORC Blitz initiative. The partnership focuses on retail loss prevention research, innovation testing, and industry collaboration.
• The Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoss Prevention Magazine is the official publication of The Loss Prevention Foundation, which administers professional LP certifications (LPC, LPQ). The LPF hosts the Swing for Certification event raising funds for LPBF and Bob MacLea Scholarship.
• Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates (W-Z)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerW-Z and the LPRC formed a partnership to connect retail risk research with investigative interviewing training to improve LP and security outcomes.
• Sensormatic Solutions (Johnson Controls)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerSensormatic Solutions is a digital partner and sponsor featured on Loss Prevention Magazine. The company showcases RFID tagging solutions, inventory intelligence, and loss prevention technology through sponsored content and podcast appearances.
• Motorola SolutionsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMotorola Solutions is featured as a digital partner and sponsor, providing content on retail safety technology, body-worn video, and integrated security ecosystems through the Safer & Smarter Retail Platform.
• TheatrominorGTM or Marketing PartnerTheatro is featured as a whitepaper sponsor for the Retail Worker Safety Survey, addressing frontline employee safety and retention challenges in retail environments.
• Checkpoint SystemsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCheckpoint Systems sponsors RFID-related whitepaper content focused on inventory visibility and retail loss prevention strategies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RIS News: B2B publication covering retail technology, including loss prevention, inventory, and store operations. Comparable as a retailer-focused trade media outlet with overlapping advertiser base and editorial scope.
• D&D Daily: Daily digital news publication focused specifically on retail loss prevention, ORC, and LP industry careers. Closest direct competitor to LPM in the LP vertical with a comparable newsletter-led model.
• SDM Magazine: Trade publication serving the security distribution and integration channel. Comparable in structure (print + digital + events) and advertiser overlap (Sensormatic, Motorola, Checkpoint and other LP-tech vendors).
• Retail TouchPoints: Digital-first B2B retail media brand publishing news, webinars, and research for retail executives. Comparable as a niche retail trade publisher monetizing through sponsorships and content marketing to enterprise retail buyers.
• Security Sales & Integration (SSI): B2B trade media brand covering security installation, integration, and channel sales. Comparable business model—trade magazine plus digital newsletter, webinars, and vendor sponsorship—serving a closely adjacent buyer base.
• Chain Store Age: Long-running B2B trade publication covering retail operations, technology, and loss prevention. Comparable as a multi-format retail trade media brand monetizing through advertising and events to retail decision-makers.
• Security Management Magazine (ASIS International): Flagship trade publication of ASIS International serving corporate security and asset protection professionals with editorial, newsletters, and events. Directly comparable as a B2B security trade media brand targeting a closely overlapping professional audience.

Broad incumbents

• Informa Markets: Large diversified events and B2B media group operating retail, security, and trade show portfolios. Relevant as a potential acquirer or competitor that could scale a niche LP media brand across its international footprint.

Others

• The Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF): Non-profit administering the LPC and LPQ certifications for loss prevention professionals. Not a direct competitor but the certification body whose official publication status anchors LPM's industry positioning.
• Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC): Industry research consortium running the Innovate Program and ORC initiatives with major retailers. Functions as a research and events partner rather than competitor, but addresses an overlapping LP professional audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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