Retail & Consumer

We guide retail and consumer clients through the full spectrum of legal matters involved in the day-to-day operation of businesses

In the same way retail businesses understand that their customers are at the heart of their success, Shumaker attorneys prioritize the needs and goals of our retail and consumer clients.

We provide effective legal counsel for all types of businesses, including storefronts, franchised businesses, national chains, and wholesalers—from Fortune 500 names to local Main Street proprietors.

Our team advises our clients on the full range of complex business matters faced by the retail and consumer sector.

Our Services

• Franchising
• Distribution
• Supply chain issues
• Vendor disputes
• Employment law
• Intellectual property
• Mergers and acquisitions

Representative Clients

• Motor vehicle and parts dealers
• Furniture and home furnishings stores
• Electronics and appliance stores
• Building material, garden equipment, and supplies dealers
• Food and beverage stores
• Health and personal care stores
• Gasoline stations
• Clothing and clothing accessories stores
• Sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book stores
• General merchandise stores
• Wholesalers and durable goods