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Sale or Not? ‘As Advertised’ Tags at Target

Consumer News

Sale or Not? ‘As Advertised’ Tags at Target

It sounds like a sale but is it?

Sale or Not? 7 Suspect Price Comparison Tags

Consumer News

Sale or Not? 7 Suspect Price Comparison Tags

Check your references.

Sale or Not? MyPillow’s BOGO Offer

Consumer News

Sale or Not? MyPillow’s BOGO Offer

Is this BOGO a no-go?

Deceptive Outlet Pricing: The Never-Ending Sale

Consumer News

Deceptive Outlet Pricing: The Never-Ending Sale

TINA.org investigation reveals perpetual sales at outlet stores.

The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right

Consumer News

The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right

Searching for a sale this summer? Here are some things to look out for.

American Sale

Ad Alert

American Sale

Why separate knob!?

J.Crew: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

Evidence

J.Crew: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

As part of its investigation of price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, TINA.org visited the J.Crew Factory store at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Clinton, Connecticut on…

Liter Sale at Sally Beauty Supply

Class Action

Liter Sale at Sally Beauty Supply

In September 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Sally Beauty Supply for allegedly misleadingly advertising a “Liter Sale,” suggesting that all the products included in the sale would be…

Hanna Andersson: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

Evidence

Hanna Andersson: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

As part of its investigation of price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, TINA.org visited the Hanna Andersson store at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Clinton, Connecticut on…

Coach Outlet: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

Evidence

Coach Outlet: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

As part of its investigation of price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, TINA.org visited the Coach Outlet store at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Clinton, Connecticut on…

Sales, Bargains, Discounts

Consumer Basics

Sales, Bargains, Discounts

Shoppers face fictitious pricing, perpetual sales and more when trying to decipher a true bargain in the aisle.

Bob’s Discount Furniture

Brands

Bob’s Discount Furniture

TINA.org investigated Bob’s Discount Furniture’s offer of “interest free” financing and found that the store deceptively advertised its financing by failing to make clear that interest on unpaid balances would…

HelloFresh

Brands

HelloFresh

TINA.org found meal-kit company deceptively marketing “free” meals and using ROSCA-violating autorenewal subscriptions.

Sale Prices of Walmart’s Weighted Foods

Class Action

Sale Prices of Walmart’s Weighted Foods

Allegations: Charging more than the advertised sale price of food that is priced based on weight

Sale Prices at J. Crew Factory Stores

Class Action

Sale Prices at J. Crew Factory Stores

Allegations: Deceptively advertising sales

Skechers: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

Evidence

Skechers: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

As part of its investigation of price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, TINA.org visited the Skechers store at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Clinton, Connecticut on a…

Wine for sale may not match ratings, group warns