TINA.org Brings Walmart’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims to the FTC, Again Consumer News 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.
Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds Consumer News Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021 Consumer News 5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021 From fairwashing to fragrance, consumers have plenty to watch out for in 2021.
Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking Consumer News Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking Find out which companies (and people) are on TINA.org’s 2020 naughty list for deceptive marketing.
Naples Soap Company Ad Alert Naples Soap Company From “cruelty free” to “Made in the USA,” TINA.org finds personal care company’s marketing awash with questionable labels.
Infographic: Comments on FTC’s Proposed Made in USA Rule Consumer News Infographic: Comments on FTC’s Proposed Made in USA Rule TINA.org’s review of comments submitted regarding the FTC’s proposed Made In USA rule.
Hoover’s Made in USA Claims Ad Alert Hoover’s Made in USA Claims Score another one for the fine print.
FTC Actions against Payment Processors Consumer News FTC Actions against Payment Processors A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.
GhostBed’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims Ad Alert GhostBed’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims Labor Day campaign pitches a Chinese-made pillow as “proudly made in the USA.”
Pottery Barn Kids Ad Alert Pottery Barn Kids E-commerce site changes pricing tactics in response to a TINA.org inquiry into back-to-school deals.
Tonyhair Ad Alert Tonyhair Order a wig from this online seller and you may find yourself with a few knots to untangle.
Electric Bike Company Ad Alert Electric Bike Company With parts made abroad, company’s bikes cannot legally be marketed as “built” in America without additional qualifying language.
TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable Consumer News TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable FTC finalizes its Made in USA Labeling Rule.
Boll & Branch Ad Alert Boll & Branch Radio host’s suggestion that advertiser’s bedding products are made in the USA misses the mark.
Overstepping Their Bounds: Deceptively Marketed Made in USA Shoes Consumer News Overstepping Their Bounds: Deceptively Marketed Made in USA Shoes Over the years, TINA.org has found several shoe brands running afoul of the FTC’s Made in USA standard.
New Balance’s Made in USA Claims Ad Alert New Balance’s Made in USA Claims Company’s criteria for labeling shoes “Made in the USA” falls short of the legal standard policing such claims.
Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org Consumer News Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org FTC takes action against home goods and kitchenware company for misleading made in the USA claims.
Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop Consumer News Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop Researching a company shouldn’t be one-stop shopping.
Walmart Mainstays Food Strainers Ad Alert Walmart Mainstays Food Strainers Walmart continues to mislead consumers looking to purchase American-made products.