Retail, Wholesale & Distribution

The nature of retail is changing, and this industry has seen a dramatic shift in the way companies engage with consumers. While retailers continue to face the same legal issues they always have, emerging business models bring new challenges, ranging from evolving technology, digital commerce, and flexible staffing models, to the demand for individualized products and services, alternative payment models, and competition for prime real estate.

HOW WE HELP

At Seyfarth, we understand the issues facing the retail industry, and work proactively with retailers to seize innovation,  reduce risk, implement best practices, and enhance operations.

Seyfarth attorneys represent hundreds of clients in retail, wholesale, and distribution, and recognize the challenges facing these companies as a result of sensitive economic and competitive market conditions. We draw from each of the firm’s practices—throughout the United States and around the globe—to provide a coordinated and comprehensive full-service team of attorneys who understand the business needs of companies in this space. By proactively and thoughtfully addressing issues, our clients in retail, wholesale, and distribution can successfully advance their business goals while mitigating risk.   

Our attorneys regularly advise retail companies in sectors including apparel, automotive, cosmetics, health care, financial services, food and beverage, personal care, pharmacy, dietary supplements, textiles, and technology and help them address issues involving labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, data privacy, advertisings and warnings, product liability, compliance and regulation, and real estate.

THE SEYFARTH EXPERIENCE

We are not only known for delivering exceptional client service and outstanding results, but also for doing so in true partnership with clients through our acclaimed service delivery platform. This innovative approach, which combines our vast legal acumen with process design and robust technology resources, sets us apart in the market. We continually demonstrate and provide value through a clear understanding of client needs and desired outcomes, transparent communication and collaboration, right-sized staffing approaches, and the use of data to drive alternative fees.