EDITION #7 | JUNE 2023
Retail update
EDITION #7 | JUNE 2023
Retail update
Welcome to the Pannone Corporate retail law update, designed to bring you the latest news and legal developments relevant to the retail sector. If there are any areas you would like more information on or if you have any questions or feedback, please do not hesitate to let us know via our feedback form or get in touch with any member of our team.
01 Latest articles
In The Style: founder defends rival’s claim he stole his idea
“There’s no such thing as a new idea”, or is there? Earlier this year, the High Court found in favour of Adam Frisby, the millionaire founder of In the Style, having dismissed claims raised by Paul Clements that Mr Frisby had stolen his idea for the retail business.
Battle of the supermarket giants
The ongoing debate about where the line is drawn between misrepresentation and inspiration continues, following a high-profile judgment in a dispute between two supermarket giants.
GUEST ARTICLE
Technology and retail – bringing two worlds together
Technology in the retail sector can have a transformative quality that changes the way that brands interact with consumers. Last year, 100% Group carried out market research to find out what both brands and marketing agencies were planning for the year ahead.
Transforming retail spaces: when one door closes, another opens
Every day last year, 47 retail sector businesses shut up shop for the final time, resulting in 17,145 high street shops closing for good, according to the latest 2022 figures.
In The Style: founder defends rival’s claim he stole his idea
“There’s no such thing as a new idea”, or is there? Earlier this year, the High Court found in favour of Adam Frisby, the millionaire founder of In the Style, having dismissed claims raised by Paul Clements that Mr Frisby had stolen his idea for the retail business.
Battle of the supermarket giants
The ongoing debate about where the line is drawn between misrepresentation and inspiration continues, following a high-profile judgment in a dispute between two supermarket giants.
GUEST ARTICLE
Technology and retail – bringing two worlds together
Technology in the retail sector can have a transformative quality that changes the way that brands interact with consumers. Last year, 100% Group carried out market research to find out what both brands and marketing agencies were planning for the year ahead.
Transforming retail spaces: when one door closes, another opens
Every day last year, 47 retail sector businesses shut up shop for the final time, resulting in 17,145 high street shops closing for good, according to the latest 2022 figures.
02 Upcoming events
Addressing employment law and HR issues facing businesses
8 December 2022
HR Club
Our regular update for employers and HR professionals.
Location: Pannone Corporate LLP (378-380 Deansgate)
A peer network group to support HR professionals and managers. Brought to you by the employment team at Pannone Corporate, this group provides:
- access to legal expertise, leading-edge thinking and horizon scanning
- a peer network
- the essential support and knowledge
to help HR professionals and managers overcome and navigate challenges in the ever-changing workplace.
13 July 2022
HR CLUB – a focus on HR challenges in the retail sector
A peer network group to support HR professionals and managers.
Location: Pannone Corporate LLP (378-380 Deansgate)
7 November 2023
Pannone annual in-house lawyers seminar
Pannone Corporate warmly invites all in-house lawyers to join it for our annual In House Lawyer seminar in conjunction with BCL Legal.
Location: Innside Hotel, 1 First Street, Manchester
03 News flash
04 Key contacts
Amy Chandler
Partner, Commercial Services
T: +44 (0) 161 393 9071 M: +44 (0) 7920 237674
Melanie McGuirk
Partner, Dispute Resolution
T: +44 (0) 161 393 9040 M: +44 (0) 7790 882567
Paul Jonson
Our quarterly retail update is designed to bring you the latest news and legal developments relevant to the retail sector. If there are any areas you would like more information on or if you have any questions or feedback, please do not hesitate to let us know via our feedback form or get in touch with any member of our team.
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