Worldwide Clothing Industry Lawyers
At The Law Offices of Filteau & Sullivan, LTD., LLP, we can help domestic and international clothing suppliers regarding any garment supplier or garment industry disputes.
Since 1996, relationships between retailers and sellers in the clothing industry have become more adversarial. At the time, this was due in large part to a decrease in the profit being realized by the large department store chains. Unfortunately, small sellers have had to bear a disproportionate share of the burden because of these loses.
In the clothing industry, even where there is a purchase agreement, the seller can still end up underwriting the buyer's purchases. This can include store markdowns that affect the profits a clothing supplier can receive on their products. Our firm can help with any aspects of disputes between clothing suppliers and department stores, which include chargebacks and can also include the following:
- Factors/Factoring: Your factoring company may lend money to clothing manufacturers who do business with department store vendors. If you have not been paid for your products because the supplier, in turn, has not been paid by department stores for their products, we can help you fight for what is due.
- Contract Review and Disputes: Our firm can help you review any contracts with department stores. This includes invoices and other kinds of contracts. It is always important to put your transactions in writing, and our firm can help you understand your rights or fight any disputes that may arise.
- Trading Partner Agreements: If you are a clothing supplier, a department store will force you to sign a trading partner agreement before the two of you may begin to do business. Without this agreement, you may not sell, display, or go to their office. If you are involved in a relationship with a department store, our firm can review any contracts and discuss these trading partner agreements with you, so you can best prevent any future losses.
- EDI Disputes: You may have encountered electronic data interchange issues while doing business in the clothing industry. Our attorneys can help.
If you are in the clothing industry and have any concerns, contact us today.
The Law Offices of Filteau & Sullivan, LTD., LLP
1634 Columbia Street
Houston, TX 77008
713.236.1400