Outside Publication

From Checkout to Crisis: Subcontractor Risk in Retail Contracts, Total Retail

August 27, 2025

Partner Rahul Kapoor authored a Total Retail article discussing the risks retailers face when relying on subcontractors across their supply chains and how these risks can be managed through contracts, highlighting issues like delivery delays, service disruptions, and data risks. The article suggests solutions such as extending contractual obligations, aligning liability, increasing oversight, planning for continuity, and strengthening data protection.

The author notes that well-structured contracts help retailers to safeguard operations, protect customer trust, and maintain brand resilience.

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