Loss Prevention

Retail Insider’s Q3 2026 security report examines worker safety, merchandise theft, digital identity and fraud, explaining why retailers need to match security decisions to the specific risks facing their businesses.

Retail Insider has released 18 Q3 2026 reports examining Canadian retail sectors, consumer behaviour and the businesses supporting the industry. The collection brings together reporting and data on store investment, real estate, technology, supply chains, marketing, security and policy.

Retail Insider’s Q3 2026 Security & Loss Prevention report examines rising shoplifting, worker violence, high-value theft, fraud, digital identity and payments risks, showing why Canadian retailers increasingly need security controls tailored to specific assets, locations and transaction types.

Retail risk is moving beyond merchandise theft as organized crime, violence, cyberattacks, fraud and data failures reshape store operations, customer experience and investment decisions across Canada. Retail Insider’s Q2 2026 report examines the widening mandate for loss prevention.

Canadian retailers are confronting a rapidly evolving risk landscape as organized retail crime, violence, fraud, cyber threats, and operational vulnerabilities reshape the role of loss prevention.

Retailers across the nation are grappling with an escalating crisis of theft and loss, a problem that has intensified in recent years as both shoplifting and organized retail crime soar.

Jewelry store theft claims are surging across Canada, raising concerns within the retail industry and prompting calls for increased security measures.

New BIABC poll reveals street disorder's severe impact on BC retailers and businesses, affecting costs, safety, and mental health.

An expert says that Canadian retailers should be concerned as unfortunate economic conditions lead to an increase in violent crime in stores.

A range of trends from organized retail crime to workforce shortages and customer experience are highlighted.

This educational event will bring together retail loss prevention professionals and industry thought leaders to present the latest strategies and best practices.

Retail Council of Canada is asking its members to participate in its Loss Prevention Shrink Survey. Results will be shared at the ‘Retail Secure Conference’ on Tuesday, September 24th.

Luxury retailers and electronics retailers, especially, have been targets over the past few months as police resources are scaled back and thieves become more brazen.