CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Jackson et al. v. Hanesbrands, Inc.
25-cv-440, E.D. Wash.
(Oct. 2025)
Hanes products
Falsely advertising discounts and free shipping offers as available for a limited time
Pending
When the sale price is the regular price.
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Order puts platforms like Amazon and Walmart on notice.
Advertised “best deal ever” comes with some caveats.
Cecilia D’Anastasio, Bloomberg