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It's a jungle out there in the retail loss prevention industry and the Profit Protection Future Forum is here to help. Join Nicole Smith as she interviews guests on what's new, trending or happening around the globe in the industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional wanting to learn more about retail LP strategies or looking to dip your toes in the waters of retail profit protection, this is the podcast for you.

Retales: Conversations with Profit Protection Profit Protection Future Forum

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    • 4.9 • 19 Ratings

It's a jungle out there in the retail loss prevention industry and the Profit Protection Future Forum is here to help. Join Nicole Smith as she interviews guests on what's new, trending or happening around the globe in the industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional wanting to learn more about retail LP strategies or looking to dip your toes in the waters of retail profit protection, this is the podcast for you.

    And The Winner Is.........THE OSPA'S

    And The Winner Is.........THE OSPA'S

    Today we are joined by, Martin Gill, Criminologist and founder of the Outstanding Security Performance Awards, a.k.a the OSPA’s.

    The OSPA’s recognise and reward companies, people and innovation across the security sector and celebrate their success. The criteria for the awards is based on extensive research on key factors that contribute to and characterise outstanding performance and follow
    the core values of Independence, Credibility, Transparency and Respect.

    Contact information :
    The OSPA's - www.theospas.com

    New Zealand - 5th April 2024 Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland

    Australia - 24th October 2024 Park Hyatt, Melbourne

    Martin Gill - https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-gill-b4405b82/

    Retales Host Nicole Smith - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-smith-83ba7255/

    • 37 min
    A CEO's Outlook On 2024 - National Retail Association

    A CEO's Outlook On 2024 - National Retail Association

    On today's episode, we are joined by, Rob Godwin, Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s National Retail Association (NRA). The National Retail Association is a not-for-profit organisation that represents the interests of retailers across Australia and exist to support, inform, protect and represent the interests of retailers and quick service restaurants.

    Rob is running 12 marathons in 12 months to raise money for Beyond Blue, The Dylan Alcott Foundation, Orange Sky Australia and the Leukaemia Foundation. Help him raise $50,000 by donating -

    https://www.mycause.com.au/p/331105/the-running-ceo-12-marathons-in-12-months-empowering-minds-one-marathon-at-a-time?popup=1



    Contact information :

    National Retail Association - https://www.nationalretail.org.au/

    CEO Rob Godwin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-godwin/

    Podcast Host Nicole Smith - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-smith-83ba7255/

    • 55 min
    Retail NZ 2024 and beyond

    Retail NZ 2024 and beyond

    Today we are joined by, Carolyn Young, Chief
    Executive Officer of Retail NZ. Carolyn leads NZ’s peak body for Retailers, and we talk about her perspective
    on the current retail climate and where she sees the industry heading over the next couple of years, particularly with the introduction of many new and
    exciting technologies.



    Contact details

    Retail NZ - https://retail.kiwi/

    CEO Carolyn Young - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-young-33646778/

    Podcast Host Nicole Smith - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-smith-83ba7255/



    PPFF Auckland

    1st August 2024

    registration link -
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ppff-auckland-meeting-tickets-800464830857?aff=oddtdtcreator

    • 52 min
    Meet our Newest PPFF Committee Member, Carl Richter

    Meet our Newest PPFF Committee Member, Carl Richter

    Today we are joined by, Cotton On’s Operational
    Risk Manager for Asia and our newest PPFF Committee Member, Carl Richter.  As the PPFF started to expand into Asia, we needed to have someone on the ground who knows the local market and luckily we found Carl !



    Contact details :

    Carl Richter - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-richter-9641b1106/

    Nicole Smith - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-smith-83ba7255/



    Inaugural PPFF Singapore Meeting registration -

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inaugural-ppff-singapore-meeting-tickets-800393286867?aff=oddtdtcreator

    • 43 min
    Retail Drinks Australia Safe to Serve Initiative

    Retail Drinks Australia Safe to Serve Initiative

    On today's episode we are joined by Retail Drinks Australia CEO Michael Waters and Head of Policy &
    Advocacy, Kary Petersen. 

    In December 2023, Retail Drinks Australia launched a very important initiative called Safe to Serve.  The aim of the initiative is to transform Australia’s retail liquor industry by fostering a culture of safety, respect, and responsibility, with a primary goal to create a safer environment
    for both retail liquor workers and customers through three core pillars – education and training, community awareness, and public policy advocacy.

    Contact information :

    Retail Drinks Australia - www.retaildrinks.org.au

    CEO Michael Waters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-waters-gaicd/

    Head of Policy & Advocacy, Kary Petersen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karypetersen/



    Podcast Host Nicole Smith - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-smith-83ba7255/

    PPFF - https://www.profitprotection.co/

    • 45 min
    We are Back for 2024 with a HUGE announcement !

    We are Back for 2024 with a HUGE announcement !

    Today we are joined by PPFF Chariman Neil Redfern
    and very special guest and friend of the show and friend of the PPFF Professor Adrian Beck. We are very excited to announce that the PPFF will be holding 4 meetings this year
    and our Keynote speaker is world renowned criminologist, Professor Adrian Beck.  The events will be held in
    Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland  Tickets are now available at each location:

    16th July Singapore - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inaugural-ppff-singapore-meeting-tickets-800393286867?aff=oddtdtcreator

    25th July Sydney - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ppff-sydney-meeting-tickets-800444108877?aff=oddtdtcreator

    30th July Melbourne - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ppff-melbourne-meeting-tickets-800452855037?aff=oddtdtcreator

    1st August Auckland - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ppff-auckland-meeting-tickets-800464830857?aff=oddtdtcreator



    Guest Contact details :

    Adrian Beck - https://www.linkedin.com/in/professoradrianbeck/

    Neil Redfern - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-redfern-845aa014/



    Host Nicole Smith - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-smith-83ba7255/

    PPFF - https://www.linkedin.com/company/profit-protection-future-forum














     

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Customer Reviews

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19 Ratings

19 Ratings

coastrunner76 ,

Academia !

Great to hear and learn more about how universities can collaborate and support industry.

Ashlea Lewis (Myer) ,

Great Podcasts

Loving these podcasts, excellent platform to share knowledge and best practice. Great to hear from some leading industry professionals with a wealth of knowledge. Very interesting topics!

WJM3557 ,

Women in Loss Prevention

This was a great episode to be able to listen to how a woman may approach the issues experienced in LP. The topic of greater collaboration really resonated and the need to gain broader stakeholder engagement to critical alignment across a whole business to improve profits.

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