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Empower your retail venture with Miller Thomson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miller Thomson\u2019s Retail Group comprises collaborative and multi-disciplinary lawyers with extensive experience in the Canadian retail industry. As your one-stop service provider, we offer comprehensive and seamless legal advice to address the full scope of your retail business needs. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tailored legal solutions for the Canadian retail landscape\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Navigating the unique aspects of Canadian laws and industry practices can be challenging. Whether you’re expanding through organic growth or strategic acquisitions, we provide turnkey advice to establish and grow your retail operation in Canada. Once established, we seamlessly integrate as an extension of your in-house legal team, serving as your on-call legal advisors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comprehensive legal support\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We assist retailers with a wide range of services, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • E-commerce and digital retailing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Advertising, marketing, and promotions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Intellectual property protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Data privacy and anti-spam compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Canada\u2019s modern anti-slavery act<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Information technology solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Real estate matters \u2013 leasing and site acquisitions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Environmental compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Construction and development<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Labour and employment issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Consumer protection and finance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Foreign investment and competition laws<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Corporate governance and structuring<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Business immigration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Supply chain management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Warehousing, logistics, and international sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Insurance and risk management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Product liability and packaging compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Regulatory compliance and tax planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Franchising and procurement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Litigation and dispute resolution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Notable matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    We act for a wide variety of national and international retailers and wholesalers both online and bricks and mortar, including clients in the following business areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Fashion, leather and footwear (luxury goods and fast fashion)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Athletic and sporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Jewellery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Pharmacies and beauty<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Building and home supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Home furnishing and d\u00e9cor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Crafts, art and hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Office supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Books and stationery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Technology and electronics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Specialty<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Grocery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Restaurants (full service, quick service, fast-casual and fine dining)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Banking and financial services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Miller Thomson\u2019s Retail Group comprises collaborative and multi-disciplinary lawyers with extensive experience in the Canadian retail industry. 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