Chaco’s Made in USA Claims Ad Alert Chaco’s Made in USA Claims The ‘sole’ problem of marketing these sandals as made in the USA.
Step2’s Made in USA Claims Ad Alert Step2’s Made in USA Claims U.S.-origin claims questioned after consumer receives box labeled “Made in Vietnam.”
You Still Can’t Trust Walmart’s Made in USA Claims Consumer News You Still Can’t Trust Walmart’s Made in USA Claims U.S.-made misrepresentations continue one year after TINA.org alerted company to false and deceptive claims.
US Senator Urges FTC to Step Up Made in USA Policing Consumer News US Senator Urges FTC to Step Up Made in USA Policing Letter to agency follows TINA.org complaint to FTC regarding USA misrepresentation on Walmart.com.
BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road Consumer News BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road TINA.org files complaint over USA-made claims for automaker’s X models.
TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims Press Release TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. Oct. 18, 2023—Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against BMW for making deceptive Made in USA claims. Despite advertising that its…
Walmart Continues Use of Deceptive Made in USA Claims Press Release Walmart Continues Use of Deceptive Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. June 28, 2016 –While Walmart is taking advantage of the July 4th holiday to host its 4th U.S. Manufacturing Summit and remind consumers of its marketing push to…
Infographic: Comments on FTC’s Proposed Made in USA Rule Consumer News Infographic: Comments on FTC’s Proposed Made in USA Rule TINA.org’s review of comments submitted regarding the FTC’s proposed Made In USA rule.
$3 Million Verdict Should Give Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Pause Consumer News $3 Million Verdict Should Give Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Pause Jury puts a dollar value on a competitor’s false U.S.-origin claims.
Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Ad Alert Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Retailer removes all U.S.-origin claims from its products and makes several commitments in response to FTC inquiry.
West Elm Database Evidence West Elm Database WEST ELM MADE IN USA MARKETING Below is a sampling of West Elm marketing materials that claim, either expressly or implicitly, that its upholstered furniture products are made in the…
Consumer Alert: ‘Made in USA’ Cars Consumer News Consumer Alert: ‘Made in USA’ Cars Exercise caution when car ads say ‘made’ or ‘built’ in the U.S.
TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims Press Release TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN., March 14, 2016 – When Uncle Sam says something’s Made in the USA, you’re inclined to believe him. It is, after all, the U.S. government speaking. But an…
Made in USA Marketing Evidence Made in USA Marketing Below is a sampling of Step2’s Made in the USA marketing, which makes the deceptive, unqualified claim that its product line meets the standard for “Made in the USA” despite…
FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition Blog FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition Commission’s first open meeting with new chair brings action.
Caulk-y Made in USA Claims Blog Caulk-y Made in USA Claims Why is this tool with “China” on the packaging being marketed as made in the USA?
Gillette Engaged in Deceptive Made in USA Marketing Press Release Gillette Engaged in Deceptive Made in USA Marketing Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint MADISON, CONN. January 23, 2018 – Despite a national advertising campaign showcasing patriotic imagery, highlighting its Boston headquarters, and heavily promoting its “Made in…
Street Dirt Track’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Ad Alert Street Dirt Track’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Automotive parts company blames inaccurate U.S.-origin claims on upcoming ad campaign.
Walmart’s “Made in USA” Labels Class Action Walmart’s “Made in USA” Labels July 2016: Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. July 2015: A…
Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean As Promised Press Release Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean As Promised Ad Watchdog’s Review Finds Persistent Issues MADISON, Conn., Oct. 26, 2015 — To help close an inquiry into false and deceptive Made in the USA claims on its website, Walmart assured…