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Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators Overview - April 2024

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The economy grew at a moderate pace in Q4 2023, with inflation ticking up slightly in March, with core CPI rising 3.8%. U.S. consumer sentiment remains stable, with steady spending despite some pockets of weakness. Disposable...more

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Legal Considerations for GCs and CFOs in the Fashion and Retail Industry in 2024

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The fashion and retail industry experienced another year of considerable change in 2023. As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) spurred innovation within the industry, consumers and regulators worldwide called for...more

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Oregon Expands Privileges for Out-of-State Breweries to Sell Malt Beverages Directly to Consumers and Retailers

Breweries outside of Oregon can sell and ship malt beverages directly to Oregon retailers if they obtain a newly created direct-to-retailer self-distribution permit. In addition, out-of-state breweries may obtain a Direct...more

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Five Recent Trends in the Consumer & Retail Sector

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The Consumer & Retail sector has seen some significant new trends in the last few years. In part these have been driven by changes in consumer behavior following the pandemic, including the ever increasing volume of online...more

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The FTC is Turning the Lights On: Dark Patterns Aren't in the Shadows Anymore

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The continued growth and dominance of e-commerce has ushered in a new frontier for businesses. In response to the progressive evolution from brick-and-mortar marketplaces to the current e-commerce dominant landscape,...more

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Colorado’s Retail Delivery Fee

Recently, Colorado’s new $0.27 retail delivery fee went into effect. The fee targets all deliveries by a motor vehicle that have at least one item of taxable and tangible personal property. This new levy impacts both in-state...more

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Retail M&A driven by pandemic trends

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Long-term consumer behavior triggered by the pandemic continues to catalyze deal activity - While initially hit hard by the 2020 outbreak of the COVID pandemic, global retail M&A rallied throughout 2021 and the start of...more

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Practice Tips for Combating Counterfeiters: An Action Plan for Brands, Manufacturers and Retailers

The harm caused to brands by counterfeiting goes far beyond loss of sales or profits. Fake goods jeopardize public health and safety when a brand’s trademark is applied to a sub-standard and potentially harmful product. This...more

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Pay.UK Releases Paper on Protections in Consumer-to-Business Payments

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The paper identifies potential gaps in protections for consumers, with a focus on consumer-to-business payments via the Faster Payments System. In November, Pay.UK, the retail payments authority, released a summary paper...more

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Delaware Bankruptcy Court Rules Gift Cards Not Eligible for Priority Treatment

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Decision clarifies standards for priority treatment under section 507(a)(7); important implications in retail bankruptcy cases for debtors, creditors - and consumers Overview - In October 2015, City Sports, Inc....more

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