Shoplifting presents a significant financial burden. Staff morale is drastically impacted. The ripple effect on those witnessing crime and violence is costly.
But retailers, in collaboration with policymakers, are making strides to tackle the problem.
Crime is high on the boardroom agenda. Retailers are committing significant resources and investment to technology, operational and people solutions to mitigate loss, reduce churn and support the well-being of their colleagues.
But many challenges remain.
So where should retailers focus to protect both profits and people?
Retail Week’s Retail Crime and Colleague Safety Summit galvanises the sector to tackle the biggest challenges facing store teams head-on.
Register your interest for the next event to be part of the conversation.
*Please note – places are exclusive to retailers and retail brands only.
Who attends?
The Retail Crime and Colleague Safety Summit brings together peers from across the retail ecosystem to collaborate, share best practice and workshop the biggest issues facing the sector.
Previous attendees include colleagues from Tesco, Boots, Ikea, Currys, Sainsbury's, Primark, B&Q, John Lewis Partnership, Lush, Dunelm, H&M and more, working in senior roles spanning security, risk, profit and asset protection, health and safety, business transformation, operations, finance, stores and people functions.