New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law
September 20th, 2021
TINA.org files a complaint with federal regulators over shoemaker's deceptive made in the USA claims.
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FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents
August 30th, 2021
Online retailer deceptively advertises members-only prices, TINA.org investigation finds.
Overstepping Their Bounds: Deceptively Marketed Made in USA Shoes
May 22nd, 2020
Over the years, TINA.org has found several shoe brands running afoul of the FTC's Made in USA standard.
California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing
August 22nd, 2018
Online retailer agrees to pay a minimum of $200,000 in restitution to settle California action.
Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing Practices Laid Bare
November 21st, 2017
Lingerie company agrees to pay more than $1.3 million in refunds to consumers.
Deceptive Outlet Pricing: The Never-Ending Sale
October 3rd, 2017
TINA.org investigation reveals perpetual sales at outlet stores.
LA City Attorney Accuses Major Retailers of Pushing Bogus Sales
December 8th, 2016
Lawsuits claim original prices to which sale prices are compared have no basis in reality.
Do ‘Original’ Prices Really Even Exist?
March 23rd, 2016
Shopping for a spring wardrobe? Here's what you need to know about price tags.
Pulp Fiction: Rayon passed off as Bamboo says FTC
December 9th, 2015
Pandas everywhere said “I told you so” when the FTC charged four national retailers with mislabeling rayon fabric as bamboo.
Michael Kors to Change Alleged Deceptive Outlet Store Pricing Tags
June 16th, 2015
Company will bag MSRP tag that lawsuit alleged was deceiving consumers.
Costco at Center of False Advertising Suit Again
July 22nd, 2013
Michael Kors says company falsely advertised handbags.
Consumers Closer to New Skechers Reimbursement
May 15th, 2013
Judge approves settlement of class-action lawsuit alleging misleading advertising.
Funny Bunny: What’s Angora Wool, Anyway?
April 15th, 2013
Here comes Peter Cottontail again, to review all the types of rabbit hair you might see advertised.
Faux Fur a Marketing Faux Pas?
March 21st, 2013
Neiman Marcus, others settle with FTC after marketing rabbit, raccoon, and other real fur as fakes.
Clothing: What Material is Really in Your Closet?
January 10th, 2012
We all know that clothes look better on supermodels than on us. No news there. But when are clothing ads