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.
The proliferation of accessibility lawsuits under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has not abated. In fact, ADA-related litigation increased by 37% from 2015 to 2016.