Industry risk report: Internet retail.

From: Risk & Insurance | Date: May 1, 2008| Author: Reynold, Dan | Copyright information 
 
INDUSTRY RISK REPORT INTERNET RETAIL 
 
The ages-old challenge of mitigating risks to the supply 
chain remains paramount for retailers, whether they rely 
on the Internet-only channel or whether they are traditional 
brick-and-mortar companies building out their Web sites. In 
addition, international expansion in the quest for profits 
also carries with it the cultural risks related to foreign 
consumer tastes and habits. 
 
Company Name    Location           CRO 
 
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