CATrends: False Shelf Pricing

Consumers complain about higher prices at checkout.

2026 Deceptive Ad Trends

A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.

NourishLife speak (Lifetrients)

TINA.org investigated NourishLife (which later changed its name to Lifetrients) and found that it was deceptively advertising a potentially harmful supplement called SpeechNutrients speak by, among other things, claiming it…

FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry

TINA.org applauds proposed rulemaking and recommends addition.

Deceptive Outlet Pricing: The Never-Ending Sale

TINA.org investigation reveals perpetual sales at outlet stores.

CATrends: Deceptive Pricing Tactics

What consumers need to watch out for this holiday shopping season.

Oh, Christmas Tree: Pricing Mix-up Burns Consumer

“I needed to spend that money on hams, not false advertising,” says frustrated consumer.

Instacart’s AI-Enabled Pricing Experiments May Be Inflating Your Grocery Bill, CR and Groundwork Collaborative Investigation Finds

Derek Kravitz, Consumer Reports

Sales, Bargains, Discounts

Shoppers face fictitious pricing, perpetual sales and more when trying to decipher a true bargain in the aisle.

CATrends: Fake Reference Prices

The illusion of savings.

McAfee’s Automatic Renewals and Reference Pricing

FTC Algorithmic Pricing Comment

TINA.org joined a coalition of consumer advocates in submitting a comment to the FTC regarding the need for disclosures when personalized algorithmic pricing is used.

Michael Kors to Change Alleged Deceptive Outlet Store Pricing Tags

Company will bag MSRP tag that lawsuit alleged was deceiving consumers.

TEFL Institute

TINA.org investigated the TEFL Institute, an Illinois company selling “Teaching English as a Foreign Language” training and certification, and found that it falsely advertised its accreditation status.

Misleading Pricing Issues Focus of Target Settlement

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

FCC ‘All-In’ Pricing Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FCC regarding its “all-in” pricing proposed rulemaking.

U-Haul

TINA.org found U-Haul engaged in deceptive price advertising and fee scheme.

Do ‘Original’ Prices Really Even Exist?

Shopping for a spring wardrobe? Here’s what you need to know about price tags.

Zara’s Pricing Practices

Group tracking 61 federal class actions over alleged fictitious pricing

Carrie Salls, Legal Newsline