By: Tom Cosgrove, Director, Industry Relations, FMI
Arguably, the role of asset protection professionals has changed significantly over the last few years. These leaders must be versatile as they face new and similar threats daily. For that reason, knowing the trends in asset protection, specifically food retail, is essential, and part of what FMI offers at the Asset Protection and Grocery Resilience (APGR) conference. Here’s how:
Actionable Insights
This year, we’ll debut two reports: Asset Protection and the Food Industry, and new this year, Shopper’s Perceptions of Industry Asset Protection Measures, which provide an in-depth look at both industry and consumer sentiment regarding asset protection in the food industry. These reports can allow asset protection professionals to benchmark their efforts and gain insight into shoppers’ perceptions.
Self-Checkout is Dead – Or is it?
The debate about self-checkout's efficacy continues and food retailers continue to decide what works best for their business. Hear from Colin Peacock, honorary visiting fellow, University of Leicester and Group Strategy Coordinator, ECR Retail Loss, on how retailers across the country are re-evaluating self-checkout strategies as well as exploring the good, bad and ugly of self-checkout and provide strategies to combat challenges.
Skimmers & Shimmers: Combating Theft and Fraud in Grocery Retail
In 2024, the food industry survey respondents reported the most widely used skimming mitigation tool was employee awareness and education (96%). Representatives from Aldi Inc. and IBM X-Force Red will explore the pervasive issues surrounding point-of-sale card skimmers and shimmers, examine how these malicious devices operate and the associated risks to consumers and institutions. Attendees will learn several strategies to enhance financial security for their organization and customers and will see real examples of the skimmers used to steal customer data.
Strategic Partnerships for Safer Stores & Communities
We know that grocery stores are often the heart of local communities, and with that responsibility comes the need for community collaboration, especially where safety is concerned. A panel discussion with ALTO, Whole Foods Market, Northgate Gonzalez Market and CVS will explore how retailers leverage community partnerships and strategic collaboration to address disruptive challenges in their environments.
The Future of Asset Protection – A Leadership-Driven Approach
Realizing crystal balls can be a bit hazy these days, I’m personally interested in hearing Festival Foods and Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. discuss emerging trends and strategies shaping the future of asset protection, including advanced technology, data-driven solutions, and proactive risk management.
These five trends are just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the must-attend APGR event for professionals looking to strengthen their approach to asset protection and resilience in grocery retail. Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and explore cutting-edge solutions.
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