Business Development, Retail Market

The Top 10 Legal Risks Impacting the Value of a Retail Brand

Troutman Pepper Locke on 7/15/2025

Taking your retail brand to the next level and attracting an equity investment based on the value of your brand requires not only business acumen but strategies for brand protection. Protecting your trademarks by way of...more

Creative License: The Sale and License-Back Structure Appeals to Investors and Brands in the United Kingdom - Katten Kattwalk |...

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 9/30/2024

As challenging global market conditions linger, fashion brands and retailers in need of liquidity are exploring ways to extract cash from their brand portfolios without divesting entirely. In this article, we consider a...more

What Retailers Should Learn From 2023 Heading Into 2024

Clark Hill PLC on 12/22/2023

With the close of 2023 quickly approaching, it is worthwhile for retail businesses to take note of which way the 2024 trend winds are blowing. 2023 demonstrated that the conscious consumer is no longer a niche segment....more

SC Alcohol License Applications: Top 5 Traps for the Unwary

Burr & Forman on 10/24/2022

After surviving COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, selling and serving alcohol in South Carolina restaurants and hotels is a huge industry showing no sign of slowing down. Even businesses not traditionally associated with...more

A Primer on Florida Alcoholic Beverage Licenses

Lowndes on 7/18/2022

If you are buying or financing properties with businesses selling alcoholic beverages, Florida’s regulatory requirements may seem daunting. To successfully navigate the complexities of Florida alcoholic beverage licensing, a...more

10 Legal Considerations When Starting a Hemp Business in Alabama

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 10/7/2020

So, you want to start a hemp company in Alabama. You have your big idea and a business plan ready, but you begin to wonder whether you should be thinking about any legal issues as you get your company off the ground. That’s...more

10 Legal Considerations When Starting a Hemp Business in North Carolina

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 9/3/2020

Now that North Carolina and federal laws provide for the legal cultivation of hemp, you want to start a hemp company. You have your big idea and a business plan ready, but you begin to wonder whether you should be thinking...more

Thinking ahead: Distressed M&A in uncertain times

Hogan Lovells on 2/27/2020

Almost a decade into the current bull market, many economic prognosticators are warning of a coming downturn. At the same time, political upheaval and uncertainty around the world is changing the landscape for cross-border...more

Section 280E – Why Are We Still Having This Discussion?

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/31/2020

If you are in the cannabis industry, you should already know Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code. It consists of only one sentence...more

A Budding Opportunity—Why the CBD Industry Requires Regulation

Bilzin Sumberg on 1/16/2020

Manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of CBD products should embrace and participate in reform to address public health concerns, write Bilzin Sumberg attorneys. Consumer groups like the Arthritis Foundation are stepping...more

Future Enterprises and Environmental Impacts in the Cannabis Industry

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 12/24/2019

The continued efforts of federal, state, and local governments to legalize cannabis, both in medical and recreational uses, leaves many potential impacts, including environmental law and regulatory issues in the...more

The 2019 ICSC New York Deal Making Conference and The Ever-Evolving Retail Scene

Goulston & Storrs PC on 12/19/2019

The ICSC New York Deal Making Conference (“NYDM”) was held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center from December 10-12 and had more than 9,600 registered attendees....more

Loss of brand risk in branded residence projects

BCLP on 11/8/2019

Branded residence buyers, having paid a substantial premium for their association with the luxury brand, are at greater risk than they may think of the brand going away through no fault of their own. Purchasers of branded...more

Stay in the Know: Recent Developments in Trademark Law

Goulston & Storrs PC on 7/10/2019

Retailers generally appreciate that their brands are among their most valuable assets. But it can be challenging for them to know how current trademark law will affect their selection, registration, and enforcement of those...more

Shoptalk 2019 - The Transformation of Retail on Full Display

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 3/8/2019

“I sleep like a baby . . . I wake up every two hours crying.” - Jim Donald, President & CEO of Albertsons when interviewed at Shoptalk about how he deals with the pace of certain competitors. “The industry is in such a sea...more

As to why Retail Store Planning is Important To your Upcoming Retailer

Hogan Lovells on 3/20/2018

Proper retail store organizing can pave the path pertaining to the success of a shop. It includes detailed analysis of the requirements of the particular store, choosing the best path to accomplish customer need and obtain...more

Worcester Business Journal Publishes "10 Things I Know About Opening a Brewery"

Bowditch & Dewey on 3/19/2018

10) Choose your name and logo carefully. The end goal is to be able to trademark your identity. In order to do that, you have to be distinguishable from others. Do your research and be creative. 9) Size. Be Goldilocks. Like...more

Orange County Unanimously Approves Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Lowndes on 11/16/2017

Though over 71% of Florida voters in 2016 approved Amendment 2 to allow medical marijuana, the numbers were higher in Orange County. Over 73% of Orange County voters said yes to Amendment 2, and that support was reflected in...more

The Smoke Clears? AB 133 Passes - Bill Makes Numerous Changes to California Cannabis Laws — Effective Immediately

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 9/25/2017

Further amendments to California law regarding licensed commercial cannabis businesses were enacted when Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 133 on Sept.16. Going into effect immediately, AB 133 removes the requirement that different...more

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

Goulston & Storrs PC on 6/7/2017

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. We have previously discussed strategies used by...more

Half Baked: The Brave New World of Branding Weed

Lewitt Hackman on 11/15/2016

In last week’s election, California voters passed Prop 64, which means recreational marijuana can be sold and used by persons over 21 within the state. But don’t get excited about the gold rush just yet. Recreational...more

The Burgeoning Winds of Retail in Emerging Markets

Goulston & Storrs PC on 2/18/2016

For those that follow the mantra – “fortune favors the bold” – breaking ground in lesser known international retail frontiers may have significant pay-offs, as evidenced by the first-wave of retailers who made retail...more

Winter Park Distilling Company Brews One-of-a-Kind Facility in Winter Park

Lowndes on 10/1/2015

Exciting things are happening with our client Winter Park Distilling Company which recently announced expansion plans of its new “Brewstillery” facility which will combine a craft distillery, brewery, taproom and retail...more

Trends in Urban Grocery Store Development in Washington, D.C.

Goulston & Storrs PC on 8/20/2015

Continuing our coverage of trends in urban grocery store development, this post examines recent and ongoing activity in Washington, D.C., which is a leader in grocery-anchored, mixed-use redevelopment projects. It’s not...more

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