Prices at Sherwin-Williams

Allegations: Charging customers more than the advertised list price by adding a surcharge at the cash register

TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable

FTC finalizes its Made in USA Labeling Rule.

MUSA Recidivists

1. New Balance In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about its sneakers. Since at least 2009, the company has marketed…

Rachel Parcell Instagram Database

Rejuvenation: ‘Free Shipping Site-Wide’

Lawsuit accuses retailer of reneging on free shipping offer.

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

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…

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…

The Cost of Doing Business

Comparing the amount companies agree to pay to settle deceptive marketing charges with their annual revenue.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Petitions FTC for Made in USA Rule

MADISON, CONN. August 22, 2019– Consumer advocacy organization, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), filed a formal petition today requesting that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) use its rulemaking authority to expand its enforcement…

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…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

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.

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…

Rejuvenation’s “Free Shipping Site-Wide” Claims

Allegations: Falsely advertising “Free Shipping Site-Wide”

CATrends: Made in USA Claims

Lawsuits challenge American-made claims.

NCPW 2025: Fighting against Deceptive Marketing

If you’ve been misled by an ad, regulators want to hear from you. We do too. 

The Importance of Being a Complainer

You have the power to hold deceptive marketers accountable.

FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996

A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

Looking back at our accomplishments.