In this episode of Retail Riot, hosts That Andrew Guy, Nick McHenry, and Alicia Esposito dive into the latest retail news with a mix of humor and insight.Event Recap: Rice ConferenceAlicia's experience: tight-knit feel, engaging workshops.Transparency from speakers, founder's liquidation story.Theft and Loss Prevention in RetailTJX testing body cameras for loss prevention associates:Dollar General removing self-checkouts due to theft.Discussion on the effectiveness and impact of these measures.Acquisitions in RetailOutdoor Voices acquired by Consortium Brand Partners:HanesBrands selling Champion to Authentic Brands Group.Nostalgia and operational efficiency discussed.New Tech PartnershipsCentury 21 on TikTok Shop via Shop Shops:IKEA hiring for their Roblox store with creative application prompts.TikTok Shop Experience