Not So American-Made
July 2nd, 2018
In honor of the Fourth of July, a reminder that not all "USA-made" products meet the legal definition.
Browsing the "made in USA" Tag
Williams-Sonoma
June 21st, 2018
Retailer retrains personnel in response to FTC inquiry into its "Crafted in America" claims.
Superwinch
May 18th, 2018
Winch manufacturer finds itself in need of a lifeline over potentially deceptive Made in the USA claims.
Hallmark
April 27th, 2018
Company picks up the (puzzle) pieces after FTC inquiry into "Made in USA" claims.
Rainbow Swing Sets
April 11th, 2018
Manufacturer comes under fire for not playing by the rules when it comes to making Made in the USA claims.
Neutral Posture
March 27th, 2018
It is poor form to market products as "Made in USA" that aren't "all or virtually all" made here.
Wolverine
February 28th, 2018
Shoe maker gives the boot to a "Made in the USA" page on its site but problematic U.S.-origin claims remain.
Kia’s ‘Made in America’ Claims Not Fit for Office
February 16th, 2018
President's Day ad botches what it means to be Made in the USA.
Gillette Engaged in Deceptive Made in USA Marketing
January 23rd, 2018
Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint MADISON, CONN. January 23, 2018 – Despite a national advertising campaign showcasing patriotic imagery,
Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported
January 22nd, 2018
TINA.org files FTC complaint over Gillette's false and deceptive Made in the USA claims.
Summary of Action
January 22nd, 2018
TINA.org investigated a national marketing campaign for Gillette, owned by Procter & Gamble, which is focused on its Boston factory
Gillette Canadian Commercial
January 22nd, 2018
In Canada, Gillette airs a nearly identical commercial to the deceptive 30-second commercial it airs in the U.S. but, in
Gillette Product Origin Information
January 22nd, 2018
TINA.org examined all individual products listed for sale on Gillette.com as of December 1, 2017 (a total of 72 products,
Gillette Summary of Action
January 22nd, 2018
TINA.org investigated a national marketing campaign for Gillette, owned by Procter & Gamble, which is focused on its Boston factory
Status and Updates
January 22nd, 2018
October 1, 2018: The FTC sends Gillette a closing letter after raising concerns with the company regarding “certain marketing materials
Gillette Made in USA Marketing
January 3rd, 2018
Below is a sampling of Gillette marketing materials that claim — either expressly or implicitly — that its products are
Maingear
January 3rd, 2018
"Significant imported content" means computers can't be marketed as "Built in the USA."
7 Marketers, Influencers that Get Coal in their 2017 Holiday Stockings
December 20th, 2017
Find out which companies and people wound up on TINA.org's naughty list for 2017.
