Brad Reeves

Brad Reeves

Sr. Manager Asset Protection

Five Below, Inc.


Brad Reeves, a veteran with 29 years in Asset Protection, has extensive experience across the retail industry, including upscale, discount, grocery, and specialty sectors. He began his career at entry-level and advanced through roles such as Store Detective, Manager, District and Regional Manager, and Director. Currently, Brad is the Sr. Manager of Asset Protection at Five Below, overseeing operations in over 1,800 locations across 44 states. He was recognized as a “Top 20 Under 40” by Security Systems News. Additionally, Brad contributes to the field as a committee member for RILA and NRF’s Workplace Violence and Safety Committees.

Speaking in:

Tuesday Jun 24

1:30pm - 2:00pm

Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage

Five Below’s Self-Scan Success: Transforming Inventory Management and Reducing Shrink

In a time when retailers face ongoing challenges of shrink and loss, Five Below embarked on a transformative journey to optimize their inventory management processes. Discover how they successfully transitioned from reliance on third-party vendors to self-directed inventory counting, leveraging enhanced inventory visibility to drive significant improvements in operational efficiency and retail loss reduction.

Discussion highlights:

  • Understand the strategic shift Five Below made towards self-directed inventory counting.
  • Explore the innovative approaches adopted to enhance inventory visibility and real-time management.
  • Examine the tangible benefits achieved, including cost reductions, accuracy improvements, and organizational impact.