Retail Council of Canada Honors 2026 Loss Prevention Leaders Amid Rising Retail Crime
Event summary
- Retail Council of Canada (RCC) announced winners of the 2026 Retail Secure Legends Awards on March 2, 2026.
- Awards ceremony kicks off RCC's Retail Secure Conference on March 11–12, 2026, in Mississauga, Ontario.
- Winners span three categories: In-Store Legend, Emerging Legend, and Leadership Legend.
- Conference features high-impact programming for senior retail executives and loss prevention professionals.
- RCC represents over two-thirds of core retail sales in Canada, including 65,000 storefronts.
The big picture
The 2026 Retail Secure Awards and Conference come at a critical time for the retail industry, which faces escalating challenges from organized retail crime. With core retail sales exceeding $532 billion in 2025, the sector's focus on loss prevention and security innovation is more crucial than ever. The event underscores the strategic importance of peer-recognized leadership in shaping the future of retail security in Canada.
What we're watching
- Industry Collaboration
- How the recognition of loss prevention leaders will influence cross-industry collaboration in combating retail crime.
- Technological Innovation
- Whether the conference will highlight new technological solutions to enhance retail security.
- Regulatory Impact
- The pace at which regulatory measures will evolve in response to the insights shared at the conference.