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Bob’s Discount Furniture

TINA.org investigated Bob’s Discount Furniture’s offer of “interest free” financing and found that the store deceptively advertised its financing by failing to make clear that interest on unpaid balances would…

Goof Proof Protection From Bob’s Discount Furniture

Class Action

Goof Proof Protection From Bob’s Discount Furniture

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that warranties provide coverage for accidental damages when Bob’s Discount Furniture denies claims submitted for such reasons

Bob’s Discount Furniture accused of deceptive ‘interest-free’ financing

Media Coverage

Bob’s Discount Furniture accused of deceptive ‘interest-free’ financing

Luther Turmelle, New Haven Register

TINA.org to Bob’s Discount Furniture: Stop the Deceptive Advertising

Consumer News

TINA.org to Bob’s Discount Furniture: Stop the Deceptive Advertising

TINA.org follow-up investigation finds consumers are still not getting the full story on store’s financing program.

State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint

Consumer News

State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint

Company’s “interest free” financing hides important information from consumers.

Discount Club to Provide Refunds in Misleading Marketing Case

Consumer News

Discount Club to Provide Refunds in Misleading Marketing Case

Consumer complain Affinion deceptively charged them for services.

Outlet Stores Are Not Discount Retail Stores

Consumer News

Outlet Stores Are Not Discount Retail Stores

What you should know before you go.

Goof Proof Warranty from Bob’s Discount Furniture

Class Action

Goof Proof Warranty from Bob’s Discount Furniture

Allegations: Misrepresenting the terms of Goof Proof warranty coverage

Bob’s Discount Furniture Deceptively Markets Interest-Free Financing

Press Release

Bob’s Discount Furniture Deceptively Markets Interest-Free Financing

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Calls on State Officials to Take Action MADISON, CONN., December 2, 2014 — Consumers are being set up to fail with Bob’s Discount Furniture’s interest-free financing offers,…

Discount Power Rates

Class Action

Discount Power Rates

In November 2016, a state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Discount Power, Inc. The complaint alleges that the company deceptively offers a “variable rate” electricity…

Vehicles Sold at Discount Motors

Class Action

Vehicles Sold at Discount Motors

Allegations: Falsely representing the mileage of vehicles by using a digital device to change odometer numbers

Discount Prices at Cole Haan Outlet Stores

Class Action

Discount Prices at Cole Haan Outlet Stores

In July 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Cole Haan for allegedly misleadingly advertising pricing discounts at outlet stores. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the company markets an “original”…

Discount Prices at Hobby Lobby

Class Action

Discount Prices at Hobby Lobby

In May 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Hobby Lobby for allegedly deceptively advertising discounts by comparing discounted prices to fake original prices to make consumers believe they are…

Lowe’s Discounts During Closure Sales

Class Action

Lowe’s Discounts During Closure Sales

In April 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Lowe’s for allegedly falsely advertising that customers would get “40%-60% off the lowest ticketed price” of items during a closure sale…

Discounts at Chico’s Outlet Stores

Class Action

Discounts at Chico’s Outlet Stores

In May 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Chico’s for allegedly misleading consumers into thinking they are getting a significant discount on merchandise sold at outlet stores when they’re…

Discounts at Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores

Class Action

Discounts at Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores

In May 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Eddie Bauer for allegedly misleading consumers into believing they are getting a significant discount on merchandise sold at outlet stores when…

Discounts at Cole Haan Outlet Stores

Class Action

Discounts at Cole Haan Outlet Stores

In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Cole Haan, LLC for allegedly making consumers believe they are getting a significant discount off products sold at its outlet stores…

HelloFresh’s ‘17 Free Meals’

Ad Alert

HelloFresh’s ‘17 Free Meals’

Here’s how much you have to spend to get 17 “free” meals.

Urban Outfitters

Ad Alert

Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters recently ran a promotion in which they gave out 10% off coupons alongside collectible pins in the mail. Here is the e-mail that ran with the physical mail…

Travelocity

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Travelocity

TINA.org reader says discount travel website misled her on a promotion.

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Bob’s Discount Furniture

Goof Proof Protection From Bob’s Discount Furniture

Bob’s Discount Furniture accused of deceptive ‘interest-free’ financing

TINA.org to Bob’s Discount Furniture: Stop the Deceptive Advertising

State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint

Discount Club to Provide Refunds in Misleading Marketing Case

Outlet Stores Are Not Discount Retail Stores

Goof Proof Warranty from Bob’s Discount Furniture

Bob’s Discount Furniture Deceptively Markets Interest-Free Financing

Discount Power Rates

Vehicles Sold at Discount Motors

Discount Prices at Cole Haan Outlet Stores

Discount Prices at Hobby Lobby

Lowe’s Discounts During Closure Sales

Discounts at Chico’s Outlet Stores

Discounts at Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores

Discounts at Cole Haan Outlet Stores

HelloFresh’s ‘17 Free Meals’

Urban Outfitters

Travelocity