Wachter partners with the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) to advance technology-driven, research-backed solutions for today’s retail challenges.
Wachter, a national leader in integrated technology solutions, has partnered with the LPRC, a globally recognized research organization dedicated to reducing theft, fraud, and violence in retail environments. The partnership strengthens Wachter’s commitment to helping retailers build connected, resilient loss prevention ecosystems grounded in research and innovation.
As retailers face rising shrink, organized retail crime, and growing operational complexity, technology alone is not the solution. Insight, research, and collaboration are required to guide effective implementation and long-term impact. Through this partnership, Wachter will engage directly with LPRC’s research initiatives, innovation labs, and industry task forces to help shape practical, future-ready solutions.
As part of this partnership, Wachter is embedding deep loss prevention expertise into its innovation strategy. James Stark, who brings more than 30 years of experience leading loss prevention functions for nationally recognized retail brands, will work alongside Wachter’s Technology Innovation leadership to connect real-world operational challenges with emerging solutions.
"Wachter’s partnership with the LPRC is a testament to our belief that the best technology is built on a foundation of rigorous research. Having worked alongside the LPRC for many years, I have seen firsthand how their data-driven insights can transform retail security. By formally integrating as a partner, Wachter is doubling down on our commitment to turning that world-class research into scalable, real-world solutions that tackle the modern complexities of retail risk.” - James Stark, Strategic Technical Business Development Manager
"The LPRC Team is highly energized to partner with Wachter on the INNNOVATE Advisory Panel. As the retail industry faces increasingly complex security challenges, bringing in a national technology integration leader adds vital perspective to and even activates our research. Wachter’s forward-thinking innovation approach makes them an ideal partner to help the LPRC bridge the gap between emerging data and real-world store and field implementation." – Dr. Read Hayes, Director, LPRC
The partnership will include:
Through its partnership with LPRC, Wachter continues to evolve from technology implementer to strategic guide, helping retailers connect systems, insights, and teams into a cohesive loss prevention ecosystem. By combining practitioner experience, research-backed strategy, and innovation leadership, Wachter aims to support retailers in building safer, smarter, and more resilient environments.