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 Hot Products

What are the top 50 most likley products to generate retail loss?

Understanding Hot Products

Written by Adrian Beck

What are the top 50 most likley pro...

Background Research by the ECR Europe Shrinkage Group and others has frequently highlighted the relative risk of shrinkage to particular types of products – wha...

Retail Loss, Safety and Security

Understanding High Shrink Stores

Developing an understanding of what makes some retail stores vulnerable to shrinkage

Understanding High Shrink Stores

Written by Adrian Beck, Paul Chapman

Developing an understanding of what...

Abstract This report, which was published in 2003, presents results from a study focused upon developing a better understanding of the factors that make particu...

Retail Loss, Safety and Security

Staff Dishonesty in the Retail Sector

Understanding the role of opportunity

Staff Dishonesty in the Retail Sector

Written by Adrian Beck

Understanding the role of opportuni...

Abstract This report, which was published in 2003, presents results from a study focused upon developing a better understanding of the factors that make particu...