/retail?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section Latest articles for: Retail & E-Commerce Copyright 2025 ĂŰĚŇĘÓƵ. en-US Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:04:58 +0000 /retail/articles/2360920?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2360920 American Eagle Outfitters has agreed to settle its suit claiming that Amazon used the clothing line's Aerie trademarks without permission to drive traffic to its site and trick customers into thinking Amazon sold Aerie products, according to a dismissal order filed in New York federal court. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:33:07 +0000 /retail/articles/2361124?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2361124 A California federal judge has refused to ship to arbitration a proposed class action accusing J.Jill of advertising false reference prices on products sold throughout its website, finding that the clothing retailer had failed to put the plaintiff on adequate notice that she would be bound to arbitration simply by placing an order as a guest. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:25:41 +0000 /retail/articles/2361189?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2361189 Ford Motor Co. cannot force drivers who allege defects in their Focus and Fiesta vehicles to take their claims to arbitration, the California Supreme Court ruled Thursday, rejecting the automaker's argument that the dispute flows from dealership sales contracts containing arbitration provisions that it can invoke. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:23:18 +0000 /retail/articles/2361213?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2361213 A New York City landlord sued Walmart Inc. and the bankruptcy successor to Bonobos Inc. in Delaware's Court of Chancery late Thursday, asserting hundreds of million in claims and compensatory and punitive damages under both Delaware and New York law arising from an allegedly fraudulent transfer of a Fifth Avenue retailer's lease and obligations. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:37:39 +0000 /retail/articles/2360553?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2360553 A New York federal judge has approved a deal resolving derivative claims against the leadership of fitness company Peloton Interactive Inc., settling allegations of safety issues with its Tread+ treadmill by requiring governance reforms and awarding $1.75 million in attorney fees and costs. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:29:17 +0000 /retail/articles/2361052?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2361052 A Seventh Circuit panel reduced a $51.6 million fee award for class counsel who took on alleged price-fixing among the country's biggest producers of broiler chickens to about $47 million Wednesday, saying the district court made one easily-correctable error. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:26:17 +0000 /retail/articles/2361077?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2361077 Top Democratic lawmakers are questioning major banks on how they're protecting customers from "significant scams and fraud" on Zelle, in light of JPMorgan Chase's recent decision to block transactions that originate from social media on the peer-to-peer payment platform. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:30:14 +0000 /retail/articles/2354744?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2354744 It was a tough term at the U.S. Supreme Court for two very different circuits — one solidly liberal, one solidly conservative — that had their rulings overturned in eye-popping numbers. But it was another impressive year for a relatively moderate circuit that appears increasingly simpatico with the high court. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:12:44 +0000 /retail/articles/2360694?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2360694 The U.S. Supreme Court voted along ideological lines when it hindered the ability of federal district court judges to issue nationwide pauses on presidential policies, but that outcome didn't seem like a foregone conclusion during oral arguments earlier this year. What do the colloquies suggest about the justices' thinking? Here are some moments that may have swayed them. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:59:09 +0000 /retail/articles/2360735?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2360735 A New York federal judge has denied class certification for a class of 717 buyers of Unilever's TRESemme shampoo who allege the product caused allergic reactions and hair loss, saying their claims would require too much individual inquiry for class certification to be appropriate. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:02:36 +0000 /retail/articles/2332681?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2332681 Though participating in opera and the world of professional baseball often pulls me away from the office, my avocations improve my legal career by helping me perform under scrutiny, prioritize team success, and maintain joy and perspective at work, says Adam Unger at Herrick Feinstein. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:25:47 +0000 /retail/articles/2360774?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2360774 An Illinois federal judge has refused to let Medela escape allegations that it infringed a rival's trade dress in a suit over a silicone breast pump design, but agreed to trim a false advertising claim. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:25:27 +0000 /retail/articles/2360976?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2360976 A Chicago attorney and his business partner are accused of defrauding Oregon-based cannabis company Nectar in a federal lawsuit that claims they promised to secure an Illinois license for the company but instead walked away with hundreds of thousands of dollars. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:16:29 +0000 /retail/articles/2360386?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2360386 The number of law firms juggling three or more arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court this past term nearly doubled from the number of firms that could make that claim last term. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:09:59 +0000 /retail/articles/2360220?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2360220 The U.S. Supreme Court once again waited until the term's closing weeks — and even hours — to issue some of its most anticipated and divided decisions. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:42:05 +0000 /retail/articles/2360625?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2360625 Vitol submitted a more than $10 billion bid to buy the parent of Venezuela-owned U.S. refiner Citgo Petroleum, according to Wednesday reports, but subsequent news indicated that it might not be enough to beat out the competition. Castrol, which is BP's lubricant arm, is also running an auction process, with private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice reportedly emerging as one of the latest bidders.  Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:45:13 +0000 /retail/articles/2357095?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2357095 Deals attorneys are approaching the second half of 2025 increasingly confident that capital markets' activity will accelerate despite potential headwinds stemming from higher tariffs, interest rate uncertainties and geopolitical turmoil. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:44:34 +0000 /retail/articles/2359970?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2359970 Massachusetts' top court has tackled a controversial housing initiative, the thorny issue of qualified immunity for public employees and even a high-profile murder case in the first six months of 2025. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:29:37 +0000 /retail/articles/2360886?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2360886 Brookfield Business Partners, the flagship listed vehicle of Brookfield Asset Management, on Thursday announced that it has agreed to sell a portion of its stake in three businesses to a new evergreen private equity strategy managed  by the group. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:56:57 +0000 /retail/articles/2359256?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /retail/articles/2359256 The first half of 2025 has seen a surge of consumer class action trends related to online tools, websites and marketing messages, creating a new legal risk landscape for companies of all sizes, says Scott Shaffer at Olshan Frome.