Loss Prevention Shrink Survey: Retailer Input Requested

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By Retail Council of Canada

In recent months, with more headlines bringing attention to active shootings and aggressive customers in stores, there is greater appreciation of the critical role retail loss prevention professionals play in both protecting people and assets.

To understand the extent of retailers growing concerns about violence in retail stores, unconscious bias, data security threats, digital payment fraud, organized retail crime networks, and cyber threats and shrink, Retail Council of Canada is asking its members participate in the Loss Prevention Shrink Survey.

Results of the survey will be shared on September 24, at Retail Secure 2019, Retail Council of Canada Loss Prevention conference where leading security, protection and prevention experts will present best practices and improvement strategies for retailers.

Retail Secure 2019 will be held at the International Centre in Mississauga.

Some of the speakers and sessions at Retail Secure 2019 will include:

For more information on RETAIL SECURE 2019, being held during the day on September 24th, please visit: rcclpconference.ca/agenda

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