TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions

A review of TINA.org’s work uncovering (and putting an end to) deceptive made in the USA ad campaigns.

American Sale

Why separate knob!?

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

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

Labida MAX

FDA warns makers of female libido supplement about undeclared “female Viagra.”

Zrect

FDA warns makers of female libido supplement about undeclared “female Viagra.”

Sales, Bargains, Discounts

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

Night Bullet Male Sexual Enhancer Capsules

The FDA conducted an inspection of Green Planet Inc and found that Green Planet’s supplement Night Bullet Male Sexual Enhancer Capsules was an unapproved drug being advertised in violation of…

Robocall Medical Alert Systems

The FTC is warning consumers about illegal robocalls that pitch unwanted safety alert systems for older adults. The calls disguise themselves as a local number. If you pick up, the…

Raymour & Flanigan’s Up To 30% Off Everything Memorial Day Sale

That is, everything except for 70 brands, among other exclusions.

Skull Shaver’s Early Bird Sale

Trying to take advantage of this sale may not be as smooth as advertised.

Discounts at Aéropostale Stores

Allegations: Falsely advertising pricing discounts and offers for “free” items

Discounts at Aéropostale

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts

The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

POST HIGHLIGHTS • Meaning of Amway rules (1979), especially the “70% rule” and subsequent deterioration • Koscot (1975), Omnitrition (1996), and BurnLounge (2014) provide seminal rulings on the determination of…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

Looking back at our accomplishments.

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…

Coach

TINA.org investigated price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, including at a Coach Outlet store, and found that it ran perpetual – and therefore fabricated and deceptive –…

CT Wine Stores

TINA.org investigated bait and switch tactics used by liquor stores in Connecticut and found that the majority of stores visited — 26 out of 30 — deceptively displayed signs that…

GSA Advantage

TINA.org investigated the U.S. General Services Administration’s online shopping system, GSA Advantage!®, which supplies products and services to federal agencies, the District of Columbia, state and local governments, and certain…

Hanna Andersson

TINA.org investigated price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, including at a Hanna Andersson outlet store, and found that it ran perpetual – and therefore fabricated and deceptive…