Retail Trade

The Retail Trade industry group comprises establishments engaged in retailing merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. The retailing process is the final step in the distribution of merchandise; retailers are, therefore, organized to sell merchandise in small quantities to the general public. This sector comprises two main types of retailers: store and nonstore retailers.

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E-commerce Is Changing the Definition of Retail Employment

The retail landscape is in the midst of a mind-boggling evolution. In a short amount of time, Americans have radically changed how they shop for things, utilizing multiple channels of shopping.

Is Artificial Intelligence the Key to Retail Survival?

In light of the sea change in the current retail landscape, retailers today are forced to ask themselves: How will we combat disruption in our industry by giants like Amazon and its few peers?

Retailers Grow Successfully by Introducing New Brands

As fashion retailers across the country jostle for market share in an ever-changing and ever-competitive marketplace, some retailers are trying to improve their bottom lines.

Amazon & Wal-Mart: Pinky and The Brain of Retail

In the opening montage of the American animated series, Pinky asks his best friend, The Brain: “What do you want to do tonight?” To which The Brain replies: “The same thing we do every night; try to take over the world!”

Forging a Legal Firewall: Recent Decisions May Shield Retailers from ADA-Based Website Inaccessibility Claims

Where websites and mobile applications serve as extensions of brick-and-mortar stores, some courts have held that retailers are responsible for accommodating disabled consumers on their online platforms.

Boutique Retail Hotels: Introducing The New Meaning Of “In Room” Shopping

In this ever changing world, retailers are continuing to invent new ways to highlight their products, provide customers with an interactive experience and to stay competitive.

Class Action Lawsuits on the Rise under New Jersey’s Consumer Protection Laws – Which Retailers Will Be Targeted Next?

Does your retail business conduct sales online? For most retailers today, the answer is likely yes. This means that the recent surge of class action lawsuits against merchants merits your attention.

Getting Past the Last Mile: Delivery Challenges For E-Commerce Businesses

The final leg between a retailer’s distribution center and the consumer’s doorstep is known as the “last mile,” and it is generally the most expensive part of the shipping journey.

The Liability of the Directors of Government-held Companies Under Italian Law

The jurisdiction over liability actions of directors of Government-held Companies was one of the most debated in Italy, being not clear if they are subject to the ordinary or to the Court of auditors jurisdiction.

Give Me a Break: Break Me Off a Piece of That…Meal Kit?

Short on time and patience, consumers are jumping on the bandwagon of meal kits and delivery services, which have taken the retail food industry by storm. These services have altered consumers’ idea of convenience.

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