While American retailers are still asking “who’s actually implementing AI….that works,” Andy Edwards at Iceland Foods, a UK retailer with a thousand stores, is already using it — successfully. And guess what? He has use cases galore. He sits down with Editor-in-Chief of TalkLPnews, Amber Bradley, to share some of the most valuable including aisle theft alerts that hit a colleague’s device in real time, mis-scan detection at the checkout, and facial recognition built from concealment data.

Andy walks me through what’s actually working, what surprised him about customer behavior, and why his team isn’t afraid of being replaced. If you’re tired of vendors saying “we do AI” with no proof, this one’s for you.

Catch Andy in person at Apex, where he’ll be speaking on this exact topic. For more information about the Asset Protection Executive Xchange (APEX) conference, visit here.

For more information about the SAI Group that Andy references in this podcast, check them out here.

TalkLP Podcast Host Amber Bradley sits down with Greg Murphy, VP of Risk Management at United Pacific, and honestly… is there anything this guy can’t do? How did Greg started out chasing shoplifters on the floor in the 80s and work his way up to running LP, HR, audit, safety, workers’ comp AND risk management for one of the largest convenience store/QSR chains in the West? 

Listen today to understand how to “think like a scientist” to truly shift your focus and possibly how you think!

Ok, Ok – guys! We heard you all fan-girling out over Shaun Jackson’s panel participation at the Asset Protection Executive Xchange (APEX) conference…..and we got him on the podcast! (you’re welcome) In this episode, TalkLP Podcast Host Amber Bradley chats with Shaun Jackson, Executive Director of Risk Management for Panda Restaurant Group about artificial intelligence (AI) and how to use it for simple and complex tasks. YOU (yes, you) can get started using AI today by thinking about the examples and strategies that Shaun expertly articulates in this podcast! Take a listen (and a deep breath) – you can do it!

This podcast episode is sponsored by a company that also prides itself on REAL talk about how AI solutions can benefit your entire organization AND it’s actually affordable because it’s not hardware-heavy. Need help with self-checkout? They’ve got that. Out-of-stocks? They’ve got it. Questions about real AI that is proven to work? Ask SAI. Find out more by visiting them at NRF’s BIG Show booth 6668 or contact them here.

SAI Group (Store-wide Active Intelligence) is a computer vision and GenAI company that provides comprehensive retail intelligence solutions. Founded in 2018, we partner with retailers to use AI technology for loss prevention, store safety, operational efficiency, and customer insights all from existing camera infrastructure. We do this using patent granted algorithms developed by us over years using real Retail data from global Retailers

It’s episode number two of Amber Bradley’s new v-log with Pat O’Leary, Head of Sales–North America, at SAI Group. In this episode Pat addresses the question everyone is wondering about… how can an organization truly afford all the benefits AI can provide? Amber and Pat talk about why certain AI platforms are more expensive than others. And why are they more affordable? Is it because they’re from the “bargain bin” or are they just smarter? Check it out! Check it out and make sure to submit your AI questions here.

Want to learn more about AI? Ask SAI. Find more of your questions answered here.

Join TalkLP podcast host Amber Bradley’s new v-log with Pat O’Leary, Head of Sales–North America, at SAI Group. Pat gives us some real talk about artificial intelligence (AI) and answers some myths around how loss prevention professionals will use it now and in the future. In our first episode, Pat explains why he selected SAI and how it compares to other technologies in the field. Check it out and make sure to submit your AI questions here.

Want to learn more about AI? Ask SAI. Find more of your questions answered here.

TalkLP Host (and MC of the upcoming UTORCA conference!!) Amber Bradley chats with the UTORCA brass including inspirational speaker and 3 x Olympian Bill Schuffenhauer! Steve Jensen and Christian Hardman provide an overview of the Oct. 1 conference including some insightful commentary on why attending is critically important. Bill also previews a bit of his inspirational comments for his closing keynote panel (moderated by Amber). If this group is any indication — Oct. 1 is going to be an AMAZING investment in your career and professional network — Grab your spot here before they sell out!

TalkLP host Amber Bradley chats with Senior Global Account Manager, Aaron Wang, with Brivo about REAL examples of ecosystem integrations that retailers currently use to save time, money and most importantly > keeping their customers and employees safe. If you’re still scrolling through entrances and exits to your stores, corporate office and DCs > you need to join us in the 21st century. Aaron and Amber also chat about how access control combined with additional LP tools (like CCTV) are CRITICAL to keeping executives and employees SAFE. Do you know who has access to your most vulnerable environments in real time from the cloud?? If not, better call Brivo.

Here’s the page Aaron and Amber reference with all Brivo’s integrations.

For more information about Brivo, click here or connect with Aaron here.

Hear a quick update from Vice President of Loss Prevention & Safety for Sally Beauty, Larry Carroll, on what’s going on at Sally and how it feels to be a (relatively) new VP in a new retail format. What is Larry’s take on how to make a positive impact quickly and what it takes to have some quick wins in a new environment! Connect with Larry here.

Larry also gives a special shout out to store team members!! And listen to the end to hear a super special shout out to TalkLPnews and do you want Larry to interview you?? Let us know!

TalkLP podcast host Amber Bradley chats with Jason Cornewell, Director of Global Supply Chain Loss Prevention and Operations at Finish Line/JD Sports North America talk creative financing for critical technology tools, health lifecycles, using tech to speak the business language, “high heat product,” smoke systems tying into a VMS, and more!

Take a listen to this industry veteran’s creative solutions for in-store theft and why it’s so important to partner with solution providers with open APIs (like March Networks)….oh, and a bonus: you HAVE to hear his “best career” advice ever – it’s tweetable…(or X-able)? Jason also talks about the 2 types of power in the world and why you should care about what type YOU have as a professional.

To learn more and schedule a demo with March Networks here.

Ok….you can be serious while having a bit of fun….enter CONTROLTEK’s TEKNO van. It made it’s LP conference debut at NRF PROTECT this year and let’s just say our TalkLP podcast host Amber Bradley made sure it was all the rage. Check out her (and Tom’s) dancing skills in this TalkLPnews QUICK TAKE!

Learn more about CONTROLTEK here.