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New Massachusetts Trade Secret Laws Effective October 1, 2018
Andrew O'Connor from Goulston & Storrs on
The retail industry closely guards customer and distribution lists. In many cases, these valuable assets are not protected by patent, trademark or copyright law.
Down But Not Out: Using Showrooms to Revamp Brick and Mortar Retail
Casey Milianta from Goulston & Storrs on
Recent trends suggest that consumers and retailers alike are not prepared to give up on brick and mortar stores, but that they are looking for more creative alternatives to the traditional arrangement.
Updates to California Proposition 65 Affect Retailers and their Suppliers
Jonathan Pearlson from Goulston & Storrs on
On August 30, 2018, significant changes to California’s Proposition 65 warning regulations take effect. In the retail context, it requires businesses with 10 or more employees to warn individuals in California about products containing certain listed chemicals.
Sales Tax Holidays: Serious Savings or Serious Stunt?
Louise Giannakis from Goulston & Storrs on
A closer look into the economics of sales tax holidays reveals that the benefits are questionable for consumers, retailers, and states alike.
Leveraged Returns: How Big Box Retailers are Using In-Store Fulfilment Centers to Bring Consumers Back to Brick-and-Mortar
Zachary Mykulak from Goulston & Storrs on
e-commerce has forced traditional brick-and-mortar retailers to rethink their operations in order to remain competitive. For some, this means developing websites and mobile apps to entice consumers with an omnichannel shopping experience.
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