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FabKids Deceptive Pricing

The following is a sampling of more than 80 FabKids marketing materials that deceptively advertise prices and sales that are only available to consumers who are bound to the company’s…

U-Haul Needs to Pack Up Its Deceptive ‘$19.95’ Truck Ads

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U-Haul Needs to Pack Up Its Deceptive ‘$19.95’ Truck Ads

TINA.org calls on regulators to stop moving company’s bait and switch.

NADA Sues FTC Over Risk-Based Pricing Regulations and Gets… Nada!

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NADA Sues FTC Over Risk-Based Pricing Regulations and Gets… Nada!

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) was not very happy when the FTC wanted to implement rules that would require car dealers to disclose credit score information to consumers when…

Excedrin Migraine Pain Relief

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Excedrin Migraine Pain Relief

A reader submitted a tip concerning the pricing of Excedrin Migraine Pain Reliever versus Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever.

Coach Outlet: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

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Coach Outlet: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

As part of its investigation of price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, TINA.org visited the Coach Outlet store at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Clinton, Connecticut on…

J.Crew: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

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J.Crew: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

As part of its investigation of price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, TINA.org visited the J.Crew Factory store at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Clinton, Connecticut on…

Skechers: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

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Skechers: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

As part of its investigation of price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, TINA.org visited the Skechers store at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Clinton, Connecticut on a…

Hanna Andersson: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

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Hanna Andersson: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

As part of its investigation of price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, TINA.org visited the Hanna Andersson store at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Clinton, Connecticut on…

Pricing Discounts at Bass Factory Outlet Stores

Class Action

Pricing Discounts at Bass Factory Outlet Stores

January 2018: A federal judge dismissed this case concluding that the complaint did not properly plead injury and the plaintiffs did not have standing (i.e., a proper basis to sue)…

Savage X Fenty Deceptive Pricing

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Savage X Fenty Deceptive Pricing

The following is a sampling of Savage X Fenty marketing materials that deceptively advertise prices and sales that are only available to consumers who are bound to the company’s Xtra VIP…

Abt Electronics Pricing Mismatch Burns Consumer

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Abt Electronics Pricing Mismatch Burns Consumer

When a retailer’s price on Amazon doesn’t match the price on its own website.

TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark

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TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark

These class-action settlements fall short of adequate redress for consumers in the class.

Discounts at Schnucks Stores

Class Action

Discounts at Schnucks Stores

Allegations: Falsely marketing pricing discounts from fictitious reference prices

Cost of Suddenlink Internet Services

Class Action

Cost of Suddenlink Internet Services

Allegations: Charging more for services than the advertised price by adding a fictitious fee (Network Enhancement Fee) to the flat rate

Pricing Discounts on Eloquii Clothing

Class Action

Pricing Discounts on Eloquii Clothing

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices and as available for a limited time

Safeway’s Pricing

Class Action

Safeway’s Pricing

August 2017: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s judgment. For more information about this case, go to http://www.safewaygrocerydeliveryclassaction.com/home. December 2015: Safeway filed a Notice of Appeal…

LA City Attorney Accuses Major Retailers of Pushing Bogus Sales