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Category: Asset Protection & Risk Mitigation

Jun 25
Total Retail Loss: Rethinking How We Measure and Manage Risk

Brand L. Elverston sits down with two respected Walmart leaders—Ashley Klorer, Senior Director of Asset Protection (Stores), and Vicki Smith, Director of Supply Chain Integrity—to explore how retailers can better define, measure, and mitigate the full spectrum of risk in their businesses.

Mar 20
Asset Protection in Retail: Challenges, Innovations & The Road Ahead

Retail theft, safety, and loss prevention have never been more critical to the success of brick-and-mortar stores.

Mar 07
The Future of Asset Protection & Retail Security: Featuring Brand L. Elverston

Retailers face growing challenges in asset protection, from organized crime to digital fraud. Industry expert Brand Elverston explores how AI, RFID, and automation are transforming security, reducing shrinkage, and enhancing risk management in retail.

Dec 13
Analyzing Active Shooter Data: Insights for Retail Safety During the Holidays

Join Brand Elverston for his discussion with Erin Acheson, Vice President of Business Intelligence with ZeroEyes, where she offers Insights for retail safety during the holidays.

Jul 03
An Introduction to AI and Its Broad Impact on the Retail Industry

Join Brand Elverston as he hosts Shawn Harris, co-founder and CEO of COWORKED (coworked.ai), for a conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) and its early and lasting impacts on the retail industry.

Jul 03
The Evolving Landscape of Physical Security: Featuring Stephen Dozier

Brand L. Elverston welcomes Stephen Dozier for a conversation about the evolving landscape of physical security.

May 14
Retail Shrink: A Reality Check – Featuring Daphne Howland, Retail Dive

Brand L. Elverston welcomes Daphne Howland, Senior Reporter with Retail Dive, for a discussion about the realities of retail shrink.

May 14
Shattering Legacy Paradigms: Featuring David Johnston – National Retail Federation

Brand L. Elverston welcomes David Johnston, Vice President of Asset Protection & Retail Operations at the National Retail Federation, for a conversation about shattering legacy paradigms.

Mar 27
Leveraging AI to Prevent Tragedy & Save Lives

Brand L. Elverston welcomes Rob Huberty, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of ZeroEyes for a conversation about how ZeroEyes is leveraging AI to prevent tragedies and save lives.

Dec 17
Asset Protection & Risk Mitigation Series – Featuring Gary Smith – Senior Director Asset Protection, Target

Brand's guest for this conversation is Gary Smith, Senior Director of Asset Protection for Target, for a discussion about organized retail crime.

Dec 16
Asset Protection & Risk Mitigation Series – Featuring Lisa LaBruno

Brand's guest for this conversation is Lisa LaBruno, Senior EVP Retail Operations at Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), for a discussion about RILA initiatives that are impacting retailers' most pressing challenges.

Nov 10
Asset Protection & Risk Mitigation Series – Featuring Rob Beastall & Adrian Beck

Brand's guest for this conversation is Rob Beastall, Vice President (retired), Asset Protection, Walmart Canada, and Professor Adrian Beck – Emeritus Professor, The University of Leicester, for a discussion about total loss versus traditional shrink.

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