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.

Food Waste

Food Surplus Management in Retailing: A Global Perspective

Food Surplus Management in Retailing: A Global Perspective

Written by Professor Arzum Akkas

Foreword Food waste reduction is a priority for retailers, in all parts of the world. This global study was commissioned to bring new insights as to how retaile...

Retail Loss, Safety and Security

Most at-Risk Stores: How to Engage Others in a Cross-Function Risk Mitigation Strategy

INTRODUCING A NEW SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL

Most at-Risk Stores: How to Engage Others in a Cross-Function Risk Mitigation Strategy

Written by Emmeline Taylor

INTRODUCING A NEW SELF ASSESSMENT T...

Foreword Elevated criminal risks in and around bricks and mortar stores can make it difficult to operate safely and profitably in some locations. The report, Fo...

Video In Retail

The Utilisation of Video Analytics: A Survey of Retailers

UTILISATION OF VIDEO ANALYTICS IN RETAILING – 2024 EDITION

The Utilisation of Video Analytics: A Survey of Retailers

Written by Adrian Beck

UTILISATION OF VIDEO ANALYTICS IN R...

Foreword This is ECR Retail Loss’ second report focussed upon the extent to which retailers have deployed or are thinking about using a range of video analytics...