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Digitalisation has transformed how consumer products are manufactured, distributed and sold. The push to maintain a competitive advantage, drives increased investment in new technologies. This investment may reduce operational cost and ease the retention of legacy systems, but what challenges arise and how do businesses approach the changing risk profile?This report is a deep dive into data first produced for the re­port Tech­no­logy Transformation: Managing Risks in a Changing Landscape. In the original report we surveyed over 500 corporate counsel and risk managers from multiple industries across the world. Here, we look in detail at the 75 respondents surveyed in the consumer and retail sector, and their perspectives on the risks associated with busi­ness-crit­ic­al technologies, including emerging technologies. Our survey shows that businesses across the sector, whether retailers or manufacturers, have the same concerns but the influences on the adoption of technology, the resulting risks, and the approaches taken to mitigate or resolve those risks vary depending on whether or not the business involves a direct sales relationship with the consumer. Download the consumer and retail sector report now to read about: Drivers of technology adoption in the consumer and retail sectorNew risks emerging and traditional barriers to risk man­age­ment­Cur­rent technology risks in the consumer and retail sectorFuture risks and measures to deal with themPreferred approaches to technology dispute resolution for the consumer and retail sector

What’s next? In a world of ever-ac­cel­er­at­ing change, staying ahead of the curve and knowing what’s next for your business or sector is essential. At CMS, we see ourselves not only as your legal advisers but also as your business partners. We work together with you to not only resolve current issues but to anticipate future challenges and innovate to meet them. With our latest publication, CMS Next, our experts will regularly offer you insights into and fresh perspectives on a range of issues that businesses have to deal with – from ESG agendas to restructuring after the pandemic or facing the digital transformation. We will also share with you more about the work that we are doing for our clients, helping them innovate, grow and mitigate risk. To be able to provide you with the best support, we immerse ourselves in your world to understand your legal needs and challenges. However, it is equally important that you know who we are and how we can work with you. So, we invite you to meet our experts and catch a glimpse of what is happening inside CMS. Enjoy reading this publication, which we will update regularly with new content. CMS Executive Team

Welcome to May 2021 edition of the CMS Consumer Products Newsletter!

Below you will find the topics of the news­let­ter:EUROPEAN UNION ARTICLESEU 'New Deal for Consumers' is ComingEuropean Court of Justice – Consumers can Withdraw their Purchases of Online Mattresses even...

Editorial We have been deeply saddened by the loss of Jean-Marie De Backer on 16 June 2018. Our founding partner in 1987 and a driving force behind the merger with CMS in 2005, we owe him the success...

Editorial Dear reader,I have the great pleasure to announce that Elke Duden joined CMS as a partner in our Employment and Pensions Department as from 1 May 2018. Elke, an internationally renowned specialist...

Like many other industries, the food industry is innovating rapidly and food producers are launching new products regularly to satisfy consumer demand. But how should these new products be presented to...

Editorial Dear Reader,As you may have heard, on 1 May CMS will be merging with the firm Olswang in Belgium. With the merger we will have the pleasure of welcoming six new lawyers at our firm, bringing...

Editorial Dear Reader,After a well-deserved summer holiday, we are pleased to bring you the latest legal news in our September issue, which contains updates on intellectual property law, competition and...