Do Gift Cards Keep on Giving How the Law Affects the Consumer, the Retailer and the State
We have noticed a growing trend of class actions suing businesses over pricing practices. Brands and retailers who advertise discounts framing the discount as a bargain off the “regular price” when the business has never...more
Now that we’ve entered the holiday season, retailers everywhere are ramping up their promotions, offering discounts, special sales, and even “free” items. But in the frenzy to capture consumers’ attention and generate...more
Retailers today have grown increasingly sophisticated in how they collect and use sales data and price their merchandise to optimize sales, revenue, and profits, using that information in conjunction with digital marketing...more
With the ubiquitous “Black Friday”—and now “Black Week”—having taken hold in the European Union and the United Kingdom, consumers will currently be inundated with offers and shopping around for the best deal. Retailers should...more
Retail sales increased 8.0% in October, exceeding the CORE CPI of 6.3%; and monthly retail sales were up .9% over September totals, exceeding the monthly inflation index of .4%, but much of this gain was due to inflation...more
In the latest episode of Law Brief, “Do Gift Cards Keep on Giving? How the Law Affects the Consumer, the Retailer and the State,” International and Retail partner Gina Piazza sat down with Litigation partner and host Rich...more
Over the years there have been a number of promotions that just exploded beyond a brand’s expectations. In 2009, Oprah decided to treat the whole Internet to two pieces of KFC’s new Kentucky Grilled Chicken by promoting a...more
A wave of recent putative class action cases alleging violations of federal pricing guidelines and the consumer protection laws of various states is having a major impact on the retail sector. ...more