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.

TalkLP podcast host, Amber Bradley, talks tech with CEO of Controltek, Tom Meehan from the NRF PROTECT trade show floor. Amber and Tom chat about guess what…. AI! Before the convo takes a dark turn….. Tom and Amber cover how AI can truly help you in the simplest ways > do we still need exception reporting? When should LP practitioners kick non-AI innovative vendors to the curb?

Other topics discussed are: What is really happening with creating that all-important ecosystem? How can a vendor be an expert at everything? And is Amber ready for the ultimate AI demise?

For a sneak peek at Amber and Tom breaking it down in the Controltek TEKNO van – is the cabbage patch still a cool move?? Check it out here.

For Tom’s AI guide – download it here.

TalkLP Host Amber Bradley was in search of real AI solutions on the NRF PROTECT show floor (no vaporware please) and she caught up with SAI Group co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer Helen Wilde. SAI Group is no start-up – they started in the UK with Iceland Foods – expanded within Europe and are now working with several grocers in the United States. If you’re interested in REAL value for your entire store — not just loss prevention — check out what SAI Group has to offer.

SAI Group (Store-wide Active Intelligence) is a computer vision AI company that provides comprehensive retail intelligence solutions. Founded in 2018, SAI partners with retailers to use AI technology for loss prevention, store safety, operational efficiency, and customer insights – all from existing camera infrastructure. Unlike traditional passive surveillance systems, SAI actively monitors, analyzes, and alerts in real-time. SAI detects behaviors, predicts problems, and enables immediate action across your entire store operation. Learn more about SAI here or connect with Helen Wilde or Pat O’Leary to set up a conversation.

Industry veteran Bob Oberosler talks face matching including accuracy, industry myths, and why ‘wild faces’ matter! TalkLP podcast host, Amber Bradley, keeps it real discussing Bob’s past experience with face matching — what went wrong and what went right — and more industry myth busting! What about the complexities of face matching implementation? Does it take a server at every store? Apparently not! Take a listen as they dive into the details that some might ignore! Check it out!

Grab more info on real face matching facts by downloading Bob O’s whitepaper here.

TalkLP Host Amber Bradley sits down with the Chief Commercial Officer of Gatekeeper Systems, Craig Greenberg, to chat about the first 100 days since the merge with FaceFirst. Craig talks about integrating the company cultures and teams to expedite the speed of deployment as well as continuing the rapid pace of innovation. Gatekeeper Systems has always been a technology company – and now it gets to show that feature off by becoming truly a significant portion of the in-store tech ecosystem.

Hear from Craig first hand or read his comments in his most recent blog post here.

Gatekeeper Systems will be attending APEX Sept. 21 – 24 in Nashville and we’ll be hearing about how they define the Ecosystem and how grocers and retailers can truly set up a workable structure within their own environments. For more information about APEX, visit the website here.

TalkLP Host Amber Bradley is stoked to chat with Michael Centrella, Assistant Director for the U.S. Secret Service. Michael explains the intersection between digital and physical threats that target infrastructure of the U.S. and what retailers should be worried about in the years to come. What’s the top fraud happening to businesses out there? To the tune of $10 TRILLION dollars last year…..Business Email compromise. Take a listen to hear Michael explain the scam and other major fraud schemes you should be aware of. Need a Secret Service partner? Call your local office! Michael talks about the offices in every major city and how available they are to retail partners. Here’s a listing.

We’re hoping to have Michael back to talk all the tea on his Presidential details – but I doubt it. He’s way too professional for that…

Connect with Michael here.

TalkLP podcast host Amber Bradley is back on her soap box about false confessions and keeps it real with Dr. Brian Cutler – expert in false confessions — in this podcast. Why should LP professionals care about false confessions? Does it happen in the retail interview (interrogation) room? Dr. Cutler talks about all these questions and poses some interesting points for LP interviewing pros to consider. Are you making false promises? What about written confessions? If you care about the integrity of your interviewing craft – you’ll take a listen.

Granted, Amber did this interview a few years ago and recently felt it was important to publish. Has anything changed? What’s your opinion? Email Amber your comments here.

Connect with Dr. Cutler here.

Join TalkLP podcast host Amber Bradley in another edition of “Director’s Cut” with guest Starsky Smith, Division Director of Loss Prevention for Genuine Parts Company. They dive into the unique nature of loss prevention at Genuine Parts and how manage shrink. By digging in.  What and how are they digging in?  Gotta listen to find out!

The pair also chat about the role of AI in LP and the fine balance between tech and gut.   And the biggest mistakes made in the interview room.

Connect with Starsky and check out his writing here and listen to his podcast, “Wisdom, Whiskey, and Wit” here.

Check out TalkLPnews at NRF PROTECT booth 1716 – we’ll be doing LIVE podcasts! Come by to say hello and see what’s new on the UNSCRIPTED side of LP!

 Join TalkLP host Amber Bradley as she chats with Patrick McEvoy, Senior Enterprise Account Executive – Retail at Motorola Solutions, formerly and LP Executive on the retail side of the industry. They discuss Motorola’s newest body camera and how it was designed with retail enterprise in mind.  What’s Motorola’s take on overall uber popular tech ‘ecosystem?’  

Patrick also shares about his decision to leave the retail side of things and move to the SMART side of LP and how his days are different….but the same, still fueled by his love of technology and solving problems. His tech advice in 2025? Grow your use of LPR. Listen now for the details!

Connect with Patrick here and check out Motorola Solutions products and services.

Check out TalkLPnews at NRF PROTECT booth 1716 – we’ll be doing LIVE podcasts! Come by to say hello and see what’s new on the UNSCRIPTED side of LP!