Gillette’s Implied Made in the USA Claims Ad Alert Gillette’s Implied Made in the USA Claims The U.S. flag features prominently in this Gillette ad despite the fact that many of its products aren’t “Made in the USA.”
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.
Wayfair Ad Alert Wayfair Online retailer faced recent federal scrutiny regarding Made in the USA advertising.
Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean As Promised Press Release 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…
Three Major Retailers Banned from Making Deceptive Glucosamine Claims Consumer News Three Major Retailers Banned from Making Deceptive Glucosamine Claims Federal judge approves revised class-action settlement terms following TINA.org objection to original proposal.
Texas Pete Hot Sauce Ad Alert Texas Pete Hot Sauce Texas Pete is not the first food or drink to have its origin marketing challenged in court.
FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 Consumer News FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions
Almay Brands Almay TINA.org investigated Revlon’s Almay Simply American™ marketing campaign and found that the campaign — which included television commercials, social media, online ads, and a national bus tour, all replete with…
PBTeen Brands PBTeen TINA.org investigated PBTeen’s parent company Williams-Sonoma and found that seven of its websites — including PBteen — were marketing products as made in the USA when they were either imported…
Pottery Barn Brands Pottery Barn TINA.org investigated Pottery Barn’s parent company Williams-Sonoma and found that seven of its websites — including Pottery Barn — were marketing products as made in the USA when they were…
Pottery Barn Kids Brands Pottery Barn Kids TINA.org investigated Potter Barn Kids’s parent company Williams-Sonoma and found that seven of its websites — including Pottery Barn Kids — were marketing products as made in the USA when…
Rejuvenation Brands Rejuvenation TINA.org investigated Rejuvenation’s parent company Williams-Sonoma and found that seven of its websites — including Rejuvenation — were marketing products as made in the USA when they were either imported…
Step2 Brands Step2 TINA.org investigated children’s toy company Step2 and determined that it was deceptively marketing its product line using the unqualified “Made in the USA” claim despite the fact that 90% of…
Vapex Brands Vapex TINA.org investigated Vapex, a Utah-based company that sold e-cigarettes, and found that it falsely claimed consumers could receive a “Free Trial’’ offer, used fake testimonials, falsely claimed it won a…
West Elm Brands West Elm TINA.org investigated West Elm’s parent company Williams-Sonoma and found that seven of its websites — including West Elm — were marketing products as made in the USA when they were…
Williams-Sonoma Home Brands Williams-Sonoma Home TINA.org investigated Williams-Sonoma Home’s parent company Williams-Sonoma and found that seven of its websites — including Williams-Sonoma Home — were marketing products as made in the USA when they were…
DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators Consumer News DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators Why is this industry group honoring MLMs making illegal marketing claims?