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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The Limits of CVM’s Investigative and Punitive Authority

The judgment on Administrative Sanctioning Proceeding held last February 20, 2018 has set a landmark precedent concerning the extent of the investigative and punitive authority bestowed on the Brazilian Securities Commission.

Updates to California Proposition 65 Affect Retailers and their Suppliers

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?

A closer look into the economics of sales tax holidays reveals that the benefits are questionable for consumers, retailers, and states alike.

Law on Transparency of the Land Market and Increases in Value Due to Extensions of the Urban Boundary

Published on February 2018, the Law of Transparency of the Land Market and Increases in Value for Expansion of the Urban Boundary will come into force only on August 15. This new law aims to regulate the real estate market.

The Times They Are A-Changin’: Movement in the Retail Brokerage Industry

When selecting a broker, clients consider a host of factors, including both the firm’s and individual broker’s experience, building and client portfolio, and industry contacts.

Leveraged Returns: How Big Box Retailers are Using In-Store Fulfilment Centers to Bring Consumers Back to Brick-and-Mortar

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.

A Changed World: The Supreme Court Permits State and Local Taxation of Online Sales by Retailers with No State Presence

With the growing and evolving retail world, one thing had remained constant: retailers did not have to collect sales tax for online sales to states in which they had no physical presence.

“We’ve Updated Our Privacy Policy”: How the EU’s New Data Protection Law is Changing Data Policy Considerations for American Retailers

If you have ever made an online purchase, chances are that you have received at least one email in the last month notifying you that a company’s privacy policy has changed. These emails are part of efforts to comply with the GDPR.

The New Dawn of Retail: Apocalypse or Evolution?

As more and more U.S. retailers close up shop, it is becoming clear that the industry’s decline isn’t simply a phase or a temporary blip on the radar, but rather the new normal.

Preparing for a Retail Storm

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As erratic weather promises to continue, businesses, including retailers, are taking note. The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions found that 90% on the Standard and Poor’s Global 100 Index recognize climate change as a major risk to business.

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