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

Contractual Terms for Reducing Food Waste

How contractual terms can impact on and improve food waste

Contractual Terms for Reducing Food Waste

Written by Elena Belavina, Rakesh Allu

How contractual terms can impact on...

Abstract Reducing food waste to 50% by 2030 is a global priority. Retailers across the world are taking several initiatives such as improving store operations a...

RFID in Retail

Utilising RFID in Retailing: Insights on Innovation

Utilising RFID in Retailing: Insights on Innovation

Written by Professor Adrian Beck

Abstract This report presents results from a study focussed upon developing insights on how retail users of RFID have innovated in their use of the technology. ...

Self Checkout

Self-Checkout: Improving Scan Accuracy Through Design

Short Report - Key Insights & 20 Design Concepts

Self-Checkout: Improving Scan Accuracy Through Design

Written by Lorraine Gamman, Paul Ekblom, Jeffrey Doruff

Short Report - Key Insights & 20 De...

Abstract In this unique applied research study, academics and designers partnered with four of ECR’s Retailer members to immerse themselves in the self-checkout...