Kevin Larson
Former Director of Asset Protection, Kroger
Kevin Larson is a strategic enterprise protection executive with more than 30 years of experience leading asset protection, physical security, and loss prevention programs across multi-billion-dollar retail and corporate environments. He has held leadership roles at companies such as Kroger and Limited Brands.
Kevin is recognized for building analytics-driven programs that reduce shrink, strengthen investigative outcomes, and deliver significant ROI. His leadership includes implementing enterprise crisis management and workplace violence programs, deploying large-scale CCTV and incident management systems, and executing security sourcing and product protection strategies that generated millions in annual savings. He has a proven ability to influence, develop scalable frameworks, and foster high-performing teams focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation.
An active industry leader, Kevin serves on advisory boards and steering committees within the Loss Prevention Research Council, the Retail Industry Leaders Association, and the FMI Grocery committee and regularly contributes to industry education through speaking engagements, media, and academic partnerships. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement and is a Certified Forensic Interviewer. In his space time, he enjoys cycling and he and his wife enjoy volunteering with a strong commitment to community engagement and philanthropy.
12:30 - 12:50 PM
Wednesday May 6
Smart Talk Session: Designing Against Theft: How Store Environments and Merchandising Strategies Combat Organized Retail Crime (Stage 1)
Organized retail crime continues to rise, and retailers are rethinking how store design and merchandising can play a proactive role in prevention. This presentation explores how brands, retailers and security innovators are responding to ORC through smarter environments, strategic layouts and experience-first loss-prevention tactics. Discover how thoughtful design can protect assets, support associates and maintain customer trust -- without compromising the shopping experience. Takeaways:
- Learn how design supports theft prevention
- Discover merchandising strategies that deter ORC
- Explore ways to protect trust and experience