Read Hayes, PhD
Executive Director
Loss Prevention Research Council
Read Hayes is a research scientist/criminologist and director of the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC). The LPRC includes over 100 major retail chains and many more solution/tech partners. The chains and partners work together year-round in VR and sim labs with scientists and practitioners to increase safety and stability by reducing theft, fraud and violence via better process and smart technologies.
Speaking in:
Sunday Jan 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage 1
Beyond loss prevention: Building resilient retail through science, strategy, and smart technology
Asset protection and loss prevention are rapidly evolving. Two industry powerhouses – one from the research side, one from the field – will explore the biggest trends that are redefining this space. They’ll touch on research-backed strategies, the role of AI in loss prevention, and practical lessons from scaling programs across a whole range of retail environments. Whether you're an AP/LP professional, retail executive, or technology partner, this conversation will equip you with actionable insights to make your brick-and-mortar locations safer, smarter, and more efficient.