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Insights & Expert Perspectives

Explore thought leadership on retail crime trends, accountability practices, and public safety strategies from ALTO's experts and partners.

Retail Theft and Violence on the Rise: What the 2025 NRF Report Reveals and How Accountability Can Turn the Tide

Retail theft and violence are surging. Discover how accountability and collaboration can transform data into action for safer stores and communities.

Texas Strengthens Legal Tools Against Organized Retail Crime

Texas enacts SB 1300 to combat organized retail crime with stricter penalties and clearer definitions, effective September 1, 2025.

California SB 19: The New Threat Accountability Law Turning Legislation into Real-World Safety

California's SB 19 law aims to prevent violence through early intervention and legal accountability for threats in workplaces, schools, and public spaces. Learn how it impacts safety and business practices.

The Cost of Unfinished Retail Crime Cases

Businesses know all too well that a shoplifter walking out the door isn’t the end of the story. What often goes unseen are the cases that never truly reach a conclusion in court. These are the “unfinished cases”, incidents where an arrest is made, but the follow-through falls short.

Prosecution vs. Adjudication: Why ALTO Ensures Retail Crime Cases Are Not Just Pursued, But Resolved

Retail crime resolution doesn’t stop at an arrest; it’s only the first step in the critical legal process. Prosecuting cases alone is not enough to ensure meaningful accountability and deterrence, as it leaves room for gaps in the resolution process.

How ALTO Achieves Higher Retail Theft Conviction Rates in Philadelphia

Retail theft remains a growing issue impacting the safety of businesses and communities alike. A recent WTAJ report highlighted that retail thefts in Philadelphia, PA have surged by 53% between 2021 and 2023, with over 37,000 reported offenses statewide in 2023 alone.

In The Red Zone of Retail Crime, ALTO Scores: Insights from Esther Alcaraz on ALTO’s Winning Accountability Strategy

Just like the final 20 yards can determine the outcome of a football game, store safety often hinges on effectively pushing retail crime through the red zone.

Investigations and Arrests Help Mitigate the Problem, But What Comes Next?

Addressing retail crime involves more than apprehension; it requires building robust cases from these arrests and navigating them through the judicial system. Legal consequences are key to deter offenders from reoffending and requisite to fostering safety.

Meet the ALTO Team: Sofia Rosende, Regional Vice President of Operations

At ALTO, leadership isn’t just about managing operations; it’s about forging meaningful partnerships and driving impactful change in the retail store safety landscape.

Why ALTO is The Last Mile of Retail Asset Protection

The needs of retail safety and asset protection are in a constant state of ebb and flow. A static, one-size-fits-all strategy is rendered inadequate to address the complex challenges faced by retailers today; this dynamic instead demands a flexible and multifaceted approach.

Human-Centric Loss Prevention: Enhancing Employee Morale Amidst Retail Crime Challenges

Retail crime extends beyond financial loss; it’s an issue that impacts real individuals. From grab-and-run incidents and vandalism to the harrowing rise of violence, retail crime incidents have escalated to a point where they pose a serious threat to the safety and morale of retail employees nationwide.

Enhancing Retail Safety One Store At A Time

Each retail store, with its unique characteristics and inherent vulnerabilities, faces a set of safety challenges that are distinct to their circumstances.