TJX economics - the price it is easy to calculate

According to attorney Eric J. Sinrod over at Techrepublic, TJX have spent US$12mill. for costs incured after the security breech. That is in addition to US$3 prior to the fourth quarter.

And - that is in addition to brand value, possible lawsuits, and security investments.  I wonder what the price of securing TJX before the event would have been? Any ideas?

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