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...

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Collaboration as an effective lever to food waste reduction

Utilising Collaboration to Tackle Food Waste in Retail Supply Chains

Collaboration as an effective lever to food waste reduction

Written by Colin Peacock

Utilising Collaboration to Tackle F...

Abstract This report, published in 2019, is focused on the way organisations can collaborate to reduce food waste in the supply chain. It highlights the benefit...

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Food Waste

Managing Retail Food Waste & Markdowns

Increasing sales and reducing waste in the fresh supply chain

Managing Retail Food Waste & Markdowns

Written by Rob Broekmeulen, Karel Van Donselaar

Increasing sales and reducing waste...

Abstract This ECR-report shows how retailers can increase their sales, sell fresher products or reduce their food waste. Using data on actual sales and waste fo...

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