Database, Research and Publications Policies and Standards
MVI Global Retail Database
The MVI Global Retail Database includes extensive information and data on the most significant retailers around the world and is updated daily by our team of research analysts.
http://www.MVI-Insights.com content reflects our research and the expert analysis of industry trade press, Wall Street analysts, developers, logistics specialists, and important members of the vendor community. Sources include: MVI Research, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Economist Intelligence Unit, Barclays Bank of England, World Economic Outlook 1998, www.census.gov, The Global Growth Outlook 1998, International Financial Statistics Yearbook, 1998 Index of Economic Freedom, The Europa World Yearbook 1998 (Volume I and II), retailer websites, annual reports, and other public documents.
DISCLAIMER, USE RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
By accessing the MVI Global Retail Database, User acknowledges and agrees that the information accessed by User consists, in part, of research, analysis and opinions utilizing methods and practices which Management Ventures, Inc. (“MVI”) deems appropriate. Sources of information may be beyond MVI’s control. MVI will make reasonable efforts to verify the accuracy and completeness of the information, and will make reasonable efforts to correct errors in the information
MVI MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL MVI BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE (i) FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, (ii) FOR ANY LOSS OR REPLACEMENT OF DATA FILES THAT ARE LOST OR DAMAGED, OR (iii) FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF THE DELIVERY OR USE OF THE INFORMATION, EVEN IF MVI HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
No part of the information contained herein may be reproduced, redistributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical (including photography, recording, or any information storage or retrieval system now known or to be invented), without the prior written permission of MVI. Duplicating or printing any copies of the database for backup is strictly prohibited. If you have questions, please send an eMail message to Howard Zimmerman at hzimmerman@mventures.com
MVI Standards and Policies for MVI Retail Research and Publications
- All MVI employees adhere to the following standards and research practices:
- MVI research and analysis are performed using information that resides in the public domain. Information provided to, or acquired by, MVI that is not in the public domain will not be reported.
- Wherever possible, MVI seeks to verify facts through multiple sources and/or through personal observations.
- All printed material will be edited either by MVI senior management or peer reviewers prior to publication.
- Wherever possible, research subjects (especially retailer "partners") will be given the opportunity to review MVI work prior to its publication to verify accuracy.
- When communicating an opinion (i.e., "MVI Interpretation"), the Company will declare it as such.
- MVI will provide only "studied POV” (points of view) and will avoid speculative opinions.
- MVI will keep its submissions focused on the Company’s (individual) areas of expertise.
- MVI will not disclose any information that relates to particular clients or their specific practices.
- MVI senior management must approve responses to non-client inquiries.
Employee Statement
- Each regular full-time employee, as a condition of employment with the Company, signs an “Employee Statement Regarding Intellectual Property, Confidentiality, Competition and Related Matters” ( the “Employee Statement”). In general terms, the Employee Statement addresses the following business objectives, which have been identified as critical to the Company’s success:
- to protect the Company’s intellectual property and confidential information
- to ensure compliance with all Company policies, practices and procedures (including those relating to standards of conduct governing client services)
- to prohibit individuals from engaging in competitive activities during and after the employment period.
Each independent contractor/consultant who is engaged by MVI is required, prior to the commencement of an engagement, to sign a similar statement.
http://www.MVI-Insights.com content reflects our research and the expert analysis of industry trade press, Wall Street analysts, developers, logistics specialists, and important members of the vendor community.
No part of this website may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photography, recording or any information storage and retrieval system now known or to be invented, without permission in writing from Management Ventures, Inc. The printing of any copies for backup is strictly prohibited. If you have questions, please send an email message to Howard Zimmerman at hzimmerman@mventures.com
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