Research papers

Our research papers offer groundbreaking insights and actionable outcomes to help retailers and their partners better manage the many ways in which profits can be negatively impacted by all forms of retail loss. Produced by some of the leading academic experts in the field of retailing and loss prevention, they are all free to download.

Retail Loss, Safety and Security

Understanding the Retail Loss Problem in the New Era of High Inflation

Understanding the Retail Loss Problem in the New Era of High Inflation

Written by Lisa Jack

Abstract This report explores the impact of significant changes in the rate of inflation on the measurement of retail loss. The key finding is that it is not t...

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Retail Loss, Safety and Security

Fortress Stores: Keeping the most-at-risk grocery stores trading

Fortress Stores: Keeping the most-at-risk grocery stores trading

Written by Emmeline Taylor

Foreword We know that the current climate for bricks and mortar grocery stores is very challenging in some locations. This report documents in detail the many a...

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Self Checkout

The Impact and Control of Losses at the Self Checkout

The Impact and Control of Losses at the Self Checkout

Written by Professor Adrian Beck

Executive Summary This study, published in 2011, aimed to contribute to the debate concerning the potential impact self-scan checkouts may have on retail shrink...

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