CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Harvey et al. v. World Market, LLC and Cost Plus World Market, LLC
25-cv-1242, N.D. Cal.
(Oct. 2024)
World Market
Failing to include a $49.95 “Shipping and Handling” fee and a $50 “Oversized Item Surcharge” in advertised prices
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