Even recession-proof companies need strong compliance controls
During an economic downturn, less attention is generally paid to fraud in recession-proof industries such as freight and logistics companies, discount...
Industries
Retail & Distribution
CRA assists manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers in assessing a myriad of compliance issues including but not limited to competitive, financial, fraud, intellectual property, regulatory, and valuation matters. Our integrated team of experts have long applied leading-edge theories and analyses in many different types of retail markets, including department stores, mass merchandisers, drug stores, supermarkets, and many others, and provides customized solutions to clients in a constantly evolving sector.
Our expertise and deep factual understanding of retailing allow us to apply state-of-the-art analysis to such numerous issues such as product and geographic market definition, entry conditions, and synergies resulting from retail consolidation. CRA has been also retained by private parties and government agencies to provide expert reports, deposition, and trial testimony in many matters involving retail markets.
Engagements
- 01European Commission closes investigations into retail alliancesOn 13 July 2023, the European Commission announced its decision to close its preliminary investigations into certain practices of two European retail...View engagement
- 02Breach of contract litigation concerning supply of medical supplementsIn a court litigation in the U.S., Dr. Tiago Duarte-Silva examined the data sustaining the plaintiff’s claim and showed that such data were unreliable. He...View engagement
- 03European Commission clears Biscuit International’s expansionThe European Commission has unconditionally cleared Biscuit International’s acquisition of Continental Bakeries, which will strengthen its position as a leader...View engagement