Legal

Claire's, once a staple for mall-going tweens and teens, filed for bankruptcy for the second time in seven years on Wednesday, multiple news outlets reported. The company faces about $500 million in debt. CEO Chris Cramer called the decision difficult but necessary in a statement. "Increased competition, consumer spending trends and the ongoing shift away…

Many businesses are turning to Schedule A cases to try to stop online counterfeiters, who can be difficult to identify on third-party online marketplaces. Schedule A refers to an IP case where a plaintiff typically sues numerous defendants, allegedly selling counterfeit products or infringing trademarks, under seal with an attached document titled “Schedule A” that…

Founded in 1992, Skechers has grown to become the third-largest footwear company in the world, with around 5,300 stores nationwide and a diverse lineup of shoe categories. Skechers launched its Hands Free Slip-ins shoe line in 2023, quickly becoming its most popular product line and a key driver of its recent growth. However, its best-selling…

lululemon has filed a lawsuit against Costco that accuses the wholesale club operator of selling lower-priced duplicates of some of its popular athleisure clothing, reports CNBC. lululemon athletica claims in its lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California that Costco has “unlawfully traded” on its reputation, goodwill and sweat…

Most retail leaders don't expect their customer service scripts to carry legal consequences. After all, they're meant to be helpful, friendly and on-brand. However, beneath that friendly tone there may be risks hiding in plain sight — risks that could cost your company more than just a bad review. From minor misstatements to problematic phrasing,…

At Home, a popular home goods retailer with 260 stores across 40 U.S. states, has filed for bankruptcy, citing the backdrop of tariff increases and a slowdown in consumer spending. The Dallas-based company announced Monday that it had entered an agreement with its lenders that “will eliminate substantially all” of its roughly $2 billion in debt and…

Regulators have increased their focus on addressing workplace violence risks, including some with particular attention to risks associated with retail employers. Retailers from New York to California should monitor continued developments within state legislatures and adjust their workplace policies to account for these rules — new and old. California now requires virtually all employers in…

Skechers has agreed to be taken private by 3G Capital for $9.42 billion in the footwear industry's biggest buyout to date, reports Reuters. The popular shoe brand is exiting public markets after 26 years as it grapples with the impact of steep U.S. tariffs. Investment firm 3G Capital has offered $63 per Skechers share in…

Rite Aid on Monday announced it's filing for bankruptcy for a second time, barely just seven months after the retailer exited Chapter 11 and emerged as a private company. The financially strapped drug store chain said it's looking for a buyer, and re-filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection will help facilitate that process. Rite Aid…

Global retailers face constant whiplash as countries adjust their value-added tax (VAT) regulations, complicating cross-border operations. Recent updates — including zero-dollar VAT thresholds in Indonesia and the Philippines and revisions to the European Union’s Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) — demand urgent attention. These unpredictable changes create more than administrative burdens. When customers encounter unexpected VAT…