Elevate your loss prevention, safety, and risk management strategies at our specialized summit designed for grocery industry professionals. This program offers expert insights and actionable guidance on the latest trends in shrink and fraud prevention, technology and cybercrime, and employee safety best practices. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools necessary to safeguard your grocery business and thrive in today’s dynamic landscape. Check back soon for a detailed list of session topics and speakers.
Sessions:
1:00 PM
Immigration and Enforcement – A Grocers Guide
Greg Berk, Partner, Shepard Mullin
Immigration has been thrown to the forefront of issues grocers must contend with. Greg Berk will walk through the current maze of dealing with immigration issues and enforcement action. This knowledge is valuable for the entire team – from the boardroom to the store floor.
Greg Berk is a partner in the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group. He leads the Firm’s immigration practice and is based in Orange County, California. He is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He is the author of Immigration Checklists and Practice Pointers – A Desk Reference book published by the American Bar Association for General Counsel and HR managers.
2:00 PM
California Natural Disasters – You ARE Next
Joe Hern, Chief, Business Operation, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
California has once again proven its wild and chaotic side with significant urban wildfires early this year. Proving once again that no matter where you are located you are vulnerable to natural disasters. Chief Hern will walk us through the recent urban wildfires using them as a guide to find ways to protect your people and your stores from inevitable disasters. Preparation, response and recovery will be highlighted. We will also hear from fellow grocers the experience and effect of unexpected disaster situations.
3:00 PM
Partnership Best Practices – Law Enforcement
Rich Aaron, Mgr. Loss Prevention – Stater Bros. Markets – Law Enforcement Partnerships
With one of the leading asset protection programs in the business, Rich Aaron of Stater Bros. Markets will share their success in creating law enforcement partnerships. In life and business leveraging your relationships is critical and asset protection is no different. With law enforcement under more pressure than ever it can be a challenge to get access and attention. Rich will share Stater Bros. Markets best practices to making law enforcement a part of your team.
3:30 PM
Legislative Compliance for 2026
Tim James, Director of Government Relations, CGA
CGA will provide an overview of new enterprise risk laws coming into effect in 2026. The new shopping cart bill, Prop 36 updates and other critical compliance points will be discussed.
4:00 PM
Peer Sharing
Our opportunity to share experiences, ask questions of your peers and discuss upcoming challenges for the grocery industry in the enterprise risk space.