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TINA.org investigations into Walmart have revealed that the retail giant repeatedly engaged in false and deceptive Made in USA marketing on its website, and used undisclosed stealth marketing directed at…

TINA.org Brings Walmart’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims to the FTC, Again

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TINA.org Brings Walmart’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims to the FTC, Again

Walmart attempts to redefine what it legally means to be “made” in the USA.

Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims

TINA.org investigation finds more than 100 USA labeling errors.

You Still Can’t Trust Walmart’s Made in USA Claims

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You Still Can’t Trust Walmart’s Made in USA Claims

U.S.-made misrepresentations continue one year after TINA.org alerted company to false and deceptive claims.

Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean

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Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean

TINA.org to FTC: Walmart lied.

Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children

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Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children

TINA.org, together with other consumer groups, calls for immediate audit of Walmart Universe of Play.

TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC

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TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC

False and deceptive made in USA representations prompts action.

Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox

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Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox

Universe of Play’s removal follows action led by TINA.org – and inaction from self-reg group.

Why is Walmart’s 13+ Roblox Game Displaying a COPPA Seal?

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Why is Walmart’s 13+ Roblox Game Displaying a COPPA Seal?

Only users who are 13 and older can enter Walmart Discovered.

Walmart’s ‘Raise in Pay’

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Walmart’s ‘Raise in Pay’

Walmart stands by its commercial touting questionable wage claims.

Walmart Website Dropping Made in USA Claims

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Walmart Website Dropping Made in USA Claims

FTC closes probe into Walmart Made in the USA claims following TINA.org complaint.

Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again)

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Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again)

MADISON, CONN. January 20, 2021 – With two years to go on a 10-year commitment to purchase $250 billion in products supporting American jobs, a new investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org)…

Walmart Mainstays Food Strainers

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Walmart Mainstays Food Strainers

Walmart continues to mislead consumers looking to purchase American-made products.

Walmart.com Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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Walmart.com Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims

Ad Watchdog’s Investigation Prompts Change MADISON, CONN. June 29, 2015 — Walmart is going all out for American manufacturing, pledging to buy billions of dollars in American products. But an…

Walmart, Lifetime and ‘The American Dream’

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Walmart, Lifetime and ‘The American Dream’

Both these companies possess a checkered past when it comes to Made in the USA claims.

Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean As Promised

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Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean As Promised

Ad Watchdog’s Review Finds Persistent Issues MADISON, Conn., Oct. 26, 2015 — To help close an inquiry into false and deceptive Made in the USA claims on its website, Walmart assured…

Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers

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Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers

The old switcheroo?

Walmart Continues Use of Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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Walmart Continues Use of Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. June 28, 2016 –While Walmart is taking advantage of the July 4th holiday to host its 4th U.S. Manufacturing Summit and remind consumers of its marketing push to…

Walmart’s Parent’s Choice Pediatric Shakes