RetailWire

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In the latest automotive news, California-based Scarbo Vintage has rolled out its third creation, claiming it to be the world's inaugural street-legal Hypertruck.

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RetailWire

APRIL 13, 2023

Legal marijuana sales are expected to surpass $33.5 billion this year, up $4 billion from 2022, according to a new report from MJBiz. Sales are expected to climb to $57 billion by 2028.

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TalkingRetail

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The pioneering Retailers Against Harassment Certification, created by Foot Anstey LLP and The Retail Trust, has won the Legal Innovator Award at this year’s Bristol Law Society Awards. This story continues at Retailers Against Harassment Certification wins Legal Innovator Award 2023 Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

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Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 10, 2020

We are currently at the beginning of Phase Three (Management) as regions and businesses reopen. This is a challenging transition for organizations. A global pandemic has no clear end. To help with your pandemic recovery plans, Forrester developed two sets of pandemic management protocols for bringing employees back.

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RetailWire

MARCH 2, 2023

Sales of legal cannabis last year fell 8.3 percent in California, 20 percent in Colorado and eight percent in Washington as consumers cut back because of inflation.

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TalkingRetail

JUNE 9, 2021

The All Party Parliamentary Group on Smoking and Health is seeking tougher tobacco regulations to protect children and young people from becoming smokers and help smokers quit, including raising the legal age. This story continues at MPs call on government to raise legal age for cigarettes to 21.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2024

LLC and Centerview Partners LLC as financial advisers, and Sidley Austin LLP and Perkins Coie LLP as legal counsel. The Nordstrom board made clear that forming the committee was no guarantee that the department store retailer would pursue “any particular transaction or other strategic outcome,” according to a company statement.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Voters in Maryland and Missouri have opted in favor of legalizing marijuana for recreational use by adults. Voters in Arkansas and North Dakota defeated similar proposals. Twenty-one states have now approved marijuana for recreational use.

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Forrester eCommerce

MAY 2, 2019

In the last few years, biometric technologies from fingerprint to facial recognition are increasingly being leveraged by consumers for a wide range of use cases, ranging from payments to checking luggage at an airport or boarding a plane.

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IntelligenceNode

APRIL 3, 2023

The post Employee Spotlight: Meet Hetal, Our Legal Head & Company Secretary appeared first on Blog. I was first attracted to this company because of (i) its mission and values, (ii) its strong commitment towards its clients (iii) the chance to work with talented and motivated.

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RetailWire

JUNE 2, 2021

Amazon.com announced yesterday that it supports federal legislation that would legalize marijuana. The company also said that it will no longer include the drug in its pre-employment drug testing program and that cannabis will be treated the same as alcohol.

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Forrester eCommerce

MARCH 26, 2024

Barring the outcomes of expected legal challenges, the law […] Yesterday, the governor of Florida signed a bill that will ban social media accounts for kids under the age of 14 and require parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. Under the new law, social media companies can be found liable for up to $50,000 per incident.

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RetailWire

JUNE 22, 2023

Laura Esposito, an administrative law judge at the National Labor Relations Board, ruled that an Apple store supervisor crossed a legal line when asking an employee about unionization efforts at the company’s World Trade Center location. Apple managers also illegally removed union literature in legally permitted non-working spaces.

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RetailWire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Warren Buffett is taking on Build-A-Bear, and he's not backing down. His Jazwares company, which produces the wildly popular Squishmallows plush toys, has sued Build-A-Bear Workshop, saying its Skoosherz line of toys is a "knockoff" of their idea.

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 23, 2023

It sets legal precedent for similar cases already filed in other states. On August 14, 2023, a Montana state court found that Montana violated the plaintiffs’ constitutional right to a “clean and healthful environment” by promoting the use of fossil fuels without factoring for the effects of greenhouse gas emissions (GHE).

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RetailWire

APRIL 5, 2023

New York has approved licenses for 99 recreational marijuana shops as the state tries to expedite the process two years after the state legalized the sale of cannabis products to adults. Only seven legal shops have opened in the state to date.

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TalkingRetail

MAY 29, 2021

Two-thirds of retailers have been told by landlords that they will be subject to legal measures from July, once the moratorium on aggressive debt enforcement ends, new research reveals. This story continues at Two-thirds of retailers facing legal action over rents, says BRC. Furthermore, 80%.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2024

This is the start of the evolution from prohibition to legalized cannabis.” “I’d feel even more comfortable buying from a reputable retailer like Total Wine, Spec’s and major delivery services that we have all been using for years than I would from even a licensed dispensary, and that world I come from.

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365 Retail

MAY 10, 2021

Landlords of New Look stores have lost their legal battle against the fashion chain’s major restructuring plan. It agreed a CVA deal which moved its stores onto turnover-based rents after it was given the green light by a majority of creditors, but a number of disgruntled landlords launched a legal challenge in response.

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RetailWire

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Twitter has updated its policies to allow cannabis advertising to run in states where marijuana is legal. The ads will not be allowed to promote the sale of cannabis products, with some exceptions. The move is the biggest to date within social media as other platforms have so far limited ads to non-THC products.

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RetailWire

APRIL 9, 2024

In the heart of California's East Bay, a brewing controversy over a potential airport name change has captured the attention of locals and travelers alike.

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RetailWire

APRIL 24, 2023

Delaware has become the 22nd state to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The bill, which passed both houses of the Delaware legislation, will become law without the signature of Gov. John Carney, who opposed the measure.

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RetailWire

MARCH 5, 2024

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has filed a lawsuit against Canary General Contracting and Design as well as its owners, Steven Sand and Khuneary Kim. The recent lawsuit, initiated on Monday, alleges that the company engaged in deceptive practices aimed at homeowners in Charlotte.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2023

Libby Stockstill has been named General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, responsible for establishing and leading the company’s legal department. Stockstill has held high-level legal positions at Vans, Billabong and its portfolio of brands.

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BigCommerce

JANUARY 31, 2022

There’s no doubt that the CBD industry has exploded quickly since hemp first became federally legal in 2018. With the…

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TalkingRetail

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Lawyers for EG Group have warned struggling coffee shop chain Caffè Nero that its company voluntary arrangement will face a legal challenge from landlords, reports reveal. The news comes after Caffè Nero snubbed a takeover offer from EG Group. The Issa brothers made an offer for the coffee chain on Sunday (29 November) ahead of.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Peloton Co-founder and Executive Chair John Foley and Co-founder and Chief Legal Officer Hisao Kushi have resigned, effective September 12 and October 3, 2022, respectively.

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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting is a required capability for organizations in the European Union and beyond, with most of them legally required to implement new regulations (starting in 2025 for the financial year of 2024) when the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) directive comes into law.

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RetailWire

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

DraftKings and FanDeule will also be advertising their legal gambling sites. Anheuser-Busch InBev, Diageo, Molson Coors, Heineken and Rémy Cointreau will all be running commercials during the Super Bowl broadcast.

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Korona

OCTOBER 26, 2021

As a business owner, getting into a legal dispute over your company’s name, or any other issue related to your brand, may cost you an arm and a leg. In this article, we will explain what a trademark is, the benefits of trademarking your business name, and the procedure to legally do it. What are the different types of trademarks?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

If your company is like most, one very important aspect of managing your gift card program may be overlooked, or at least not be given the attention required — state regulatory and legal compliance. Unfortunately, for brands selling across all 50 states, the answer is that all 50 states should be analyzed and considered by your legal team.

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RetailWire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Amazon is reportedly embroiled in legal disputes with landlords over properties intended for Amazon Fresh grocery stores. One such lawsuit involves a lease on Long Island, where Salisbury Partners is suing Amazon for $37 million, including unpaid rent.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 1, 2023

Subway is offering a chance for one lucky fan to win free sandwiches for life, but there’s a catch – they must legally change their first name to “Subway” before Friday at midnight. The winner will be reimbursed for the legal fees of the name change. The promotion is part of Subway’s efforts to engage.

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Fastr

MARCH 22, 2024

In an era where digital experiences dominate our daily lives, ensuring that websites are accessible to all is not just a legal requirement but a moral imperative. Approximately 16% of the global population live with disabilities and 27% of U.S.

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RetailWire

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Elon Musk, aside from zoning requirements, is within his legal rights to place beds in Twitter’s offices and demand that salaried workers stay on the job. Requiring workers to stay in the office around the clock, however, points out a flaw in Mr. Musk’s demand that Twitter employees no longer work from home. “If

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Wiser

JULY 19, 2018

It just means that if you aren’t paying close attention when drafting your MAP policy, you could accidentally get stuck in a sticky legal situation, even if you meant no harm. . To write a strong MAP policy you must understand both legal and business nuances in the attempt to influence how your resellers will advertise your products.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Pharmacists fill legal prescriptions written by DEA-licensed doctors who prescribe legal, FDA-approved substances to treat actual patients in need.”. Additionally, Rite Aid and Giant Eagle were both named in the Ohio lawsuit, but settled for undisclosed sums. CVS, Walgreens and Walmart will appeal the verdict. “We

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