Legal
March 2, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Walmart has agreed to pay $100 million to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) claims that the retailer misled delivery drivers about the pay and tips they could earn. The FTC alleged Walmart caused drivers with its delivery service, Spark, to lose tens of millions of dollars worth of earnings by showing them inflated figures for what…
February 25, 2026 at 12:43 pm
A group of about 20 Senate Democrats on Monday revealed legislation calling for full refunds following the Supreme Court ruling that President Donald Trump's imposed tariffs were illegal. Separately, FedEx filed a lawsuit on Monday demanding a full refund, according to the BCC. The Supreme Court ruling last week — which said that Trump overstepped…
February 25, 2026 at 9:59 am
U.S. retailers now face a heightened antislavery risk at the border. Picture a routine day at a busy port. An inspector opens a box of imported snacks and notices a small logo. The shipment stops immediately. U.S. Customs and Border Protection detains the goods and flags related shipments at other ports. Inside the company, teams…
February 23, 2026 at 7:36 am
The U.S. Supreme Court said President Trump's tariffs policies imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPPA) are unconstitutional, dealing a major blow to the president's signature economic policy. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the 6-3 opinion. Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh dissented. Writing for the court's majority, Chief Justice John…
February 18, 2026 at 9:33 am
The European Union (EU) on Tuesday said it was formally opening an investigation into the fast-fashion retailer Shein over the company's sale of childlike sex dolls and what the EU called the company's "addictive design," according to multiple news sources. The BBC reported that the European Commission — the EU's executive arm — will examine…
February 10, 2026 at 2:41 pm
After 25 years of operations, Francesca’s is going out of business. The Houston-based young women’s clothing and accessories chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with plans to close its stores and liquidate. The filing, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, comes after reports in January that Francesca’s was preparing…
February 3, 2026 at 4:57 pm
Bankrupt department store company Saks Global is ending its e-commerce partnership with Amazon.com, reports PYMNTS. The arrangement between the two companies had already been strained when Saks filed for bankruptcy last month, even though the retailer hadn’t specified whether it would exercise its right under Chapter 11 bankruptcy to reject the deal. Now, the luxury…
January 21, 2026 at 12:33 pm
Many retailers assume that complying with the latest privacy laws or using trusted platforms is enough to stay protected, and that privacy lawsuits are mainly a risk for large national brands. Yet nearly half (43 percent) of recent web privacy claims have targeted businesses in the consumer discretionary sector, with retailers accounting for a significant…
January 18, 2026 at 3:46 pm
As retailers and investors therein plan for 2026, the big picture matters. Expect continued attention to inflation, interest rates, and consumer confidence as each will shape pricing, inventory strategies, and capital allocation. IP Essentials: Protect the Brand A brand can be a company’s lifeline — it must be instantly recognizable and consistent across stores, marketplaces…
January 14, 2026 at 3:57 pm
Saks Global, the parent company behind Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday after naming a new CEO, multiple news outlets reported. Former Neiman Marcus CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck will lead the luxury department store group through the bankruptcy, helping navigate its heavy…
