The Retail Risk Fraud Award Winners:
 

• Most Innovative In-Store Solution: The Sensormatic Synergy Storefront Series from Tyco Retail Solutions – Designed with more than five decades of experience, the Sensormatic Synergy Series is a next-generation portfolio of intelligent, interconnected, modular and network-enabled Acousto-Magnetic (AM)/Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) detection systems. Its connected devices help maximize retailers’ EAS investments by providing a cost-effective, clear path from EAS to RFID technology and gathering valuable shopper, inventory and EAS intelligence sensor data to drive better store performance through real-time visibility across the store. A building block to future Internet of Things (IoT) applications, Synergy seamlessly integrates various technologies, which feed critical and actionable data to its TrueVUE reporting platform for increased store intelligence, better decision making and optimal retailer value.

 

• Asset Protection Director of the Year: Scott McBride, American Eagle Outfitters – McBride has been a dedicated and innovative loss prevention professional for decades. A consummate leader, McBride quickly rose through the leadership ranks at American Eagle Outfitters and named global vice president of loss prevention and safety. Understanding that loss preventions’ role is to support store sales, McBride’s winning formula focuses on data-driven decisions and a sales-centric perspective for implementing new strategies and technologies. His keen awareness of the retail landscape, and hyper-focus on solving problems, means that his team is able to support sales goals and initiatives ensuring success for American Eagle Outfitters business as a whole.
   

• Hall of Fame: Bob MacLea, TJX Companies – One of the retail industry’s most revered and longest-tenured loss prevention executives, MacLea was inducted posthumously into the Hall of Fame for his contributions and unwavering commitment to the entire loss prevention community. Beginning his career as a security officer in 1975 with Marshalls Department Stores, MacLea steadily progressed through the TJX Companies, ultimately retiring as senior vice president of loss prevention after 41 years. Under his leadership, the loss prevention organization developed into the world-class team it is today. He mentored many leaders across TJX and the loss prevention community, continuously challenging his team to think differently about the risks facing the business. This led to important innovations as the company grew, including the creation of a National Task Force and ensuring a global view on associate safety.

 

“Through their commitment to innovation in asset protection and customer-centric approach, American Eagle Outfitters and TJX Companies have earned their place as successful industry leaders. We congratulate them on their well-deserved achievements and valuable contributions to the cause of retail fraud, risk and loss prevention,” said Catherine Walsh, senior vice president and general manager, Tyco Retail Solutions.

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About Johnson Controls

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About Tyco Retail Solutions

Tyco Retail Solutions, part of Johnson Controls, is a leading provider of analytics-based Loss Prevention, Inventory Intelligence and Traffic Insights for the retail industry. Our solutions deliver real-time visibility and predictive analytics to help retailers maximize business outcomes and enhance the customer experience in a digitally-driven shopping world. Our more than 1.5 million data collection devices in the retail marketplace capture 40 billion shopper visits and track and protect billions of items each year. Our retail portfolio features the premier Sensormatic®, ShopperTrak® and TrueVUE™ brands, as well as a full suite of building technology solutions. For more information, please visit TycoRetailSolutions.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and our YouTube channel.