Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny

U.S. Senators question FDA, retailers about supplements.

Nomi Settles FTC Charges It Misled Consumers on Mobile Tracking

Despite promises to the contrary, shoppers could not opt out of the tracking service.

Warning Letters

Misleading Pricing Issues Focus of Target Settlement

Retail giant agrees to pay out close to $4 million in California for allegedly overcharging consumers.

Staples ‘Deal’ on Google Gone in a Flash

A cautionary tale for consumers who shop on Google.

Best Buy Black Friday

If an electronics store sends you an email advertising a $2200 television as being on-sale for $999, should you actually be able to buy the television at the $999 price?…

The True Price of a Party City Halloween Costume

There’s something spooky about Party City’s prices.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, sold by Gurwitch Products, advertised in print and on the web that it was • “The #1 selling Tinted Moisturizer.*” *Based on The NPD Group, Inc.…

Tiffany Accuses Costco of Selling Knockoff Rings

A Costco store in Huntington Beach, Calif. sold diamond rings promoted as Tiffany rings for a steep discount, making them seem like a real steal.

Sale Prices at Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh

Merchandise Sold on Costco’s Website

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that Costco’s website informs consumers when merchandise may be available for a lower price in stores when it routinely fails to include such information

Charmin Toilet Paper

Allegations: Falsely marketing that the brand “Keep[s] Forests as Forests” and protects, grows and restores trees

Good Ways to Avoid Bad Apps

That app you must have may not be what you think.

Hobby Lobby Coupons

Vape Shops Clouding Issues of Safety

Your neighborhood vape shop may not be giving you accurate information.

Nest Fresh Eggs

CATrends: Fake Reference Prices

The illusion of savings.

Michael Kors Discounts

Prices in the Walmart App

Discounts at Kate Spade Outlets