In the past, many Internet retailers did none of this.

Her group gets calls almost daily from Internet retailers seeking information, she said.

It is all the new Internet retailers that have no connection to or history in the physical world.

Much of the fresh funds will probably go toward investments in other Internet retailers.

Most Internet retailers, she said, have tended to keep inventory levels low.

The real test will be how the pure Internet retailers stack up on service this season.

Is this just a sign of evolving competition among Internet retailers?

Babygear.com, an Internet retailer of discount baby products, has closed.

The company has been an Internet retailer since 1998 .

Its experience could be a cautionary tale for other Internet retailers.