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May 18, 2012

Saks, Inc. Chairman and CEO Stephen Sadove to Kick-Off NRF Loss Prevention Conference & Expo

For Immediate Release
Kathy Grannis (202) 783-7971 or grannisk@nrf.com
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Saks, Inc. Chairman and CEO Stephen Sadove to Kick-Off NRF Loss Prevention Conference & Expo

Washington, May 18, 2012 - The National Retail Federation will kick off its annual Loss Prevention Conference and Expo in New Orleans this June and will welcome Saks, Inc. Chairman and CEO Stephen Sadove as its keynote speaker. More than 2,600 industry executives and law enforcement representatives from around the country will convene for the three-day event, taking place June 20-22 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

During his keynote on Wednesday, June 20, Sadove will discuss “Loss Prevention's Role in Transforming Organizations,” touching on how loss prevention and asset protection strategies play an integral role in transforming an organization, including identifying threats with emerging technologies to implementing strategies that help the company meet its overall financial performance goals.
Other notable keynote sessions include:

The E.T.'s of Retail: Emerging Technologies and Emerging Threats
Wednesday, 6/20, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Room Hall I-2
Moderator: John Nemerofsky, Vice President, Market Solutions, Stanley Convergent Security Solutions
Speaker(s): Gary Johnson, Vice President, Loss Prevention, Joseph LaRocca, Senior Asset Protection Advisor, National Retail Federation

During this session panelists will discuss the latest in retail technologies, including Near Field Communication (NFC), Mobile point-of-sale, touchless payments, e-receipts, chip and pin (EMV), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), and the potential vulnerabilities that exist within a company because of them.

Loss Prevention's Impact on Retail and NRF LP Awards Ceremony
Thursday, 6/21, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Room Hall I-2
Moderator: Angelica Rodriguez, Senior Director, Loss Prevention, National Retail Federation
Speakers(s): Craig Floyd, Chairman and CEO, National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund; Melissa Mitchell, Director, Loss Prevention and Inventory Control, LifeWay Christian Stores; Richard Hollinger Ph.D., Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law, University of Florida.

NRF will announce who will take home the annual Law Enforcement Retail Partnership Award (LERPA) and Loss Prevention Case of the Year awards, and Dr. Richard Hollinger will unveil the preliminary results of the 2011 National Retail Security Survey.

Think Like a Spy
Friday, 6/22, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Room Hall I-2
Moderator: Keith White, Senior Vice President, Loss Prevention, GAP, Inc.
Speaker: John Sileo, CEO, The Sileo Group

Guests will learn the fundamental building blocks to proactively protect valuable information assets, both personally and professionally.

For more information about NRF’s Loss Prevention Conference and Expo, visit www.nrf.com/lp12

As the world’s largest retail trade association and the voice of retail worldwide, NRF represents retailers of all types and sizes, including chain restaurants and industry partners, from the United States and more than 45 countries abroad. Retailers operate more than 3.6 million U.S. establishments that support one in four U.S. jobs – 42 million working Americans. Contributing $2.5 trillion to annual GDP, retail is a daily barometer for the nation’s economy. NRF’s Retail Means Jobs campaign emphasizes the economic importance of retail and encourages policymakers to support a Jobs, Innovation and Consumer Value Agenda aimed at boosting economic growth and job creation. www.nrf.com

NRF is pleased to provide complimentary registration to members of the press, as well as accredited retail analysts and bloggers. Click here to register or contact Kathy Grannis, 202-783-7971.

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