Pottery Barn Kids Database Evidence Pottery Barn Kids Database POTTERY BARN KIDS MADE IN USA MARKETING Below is a sampling of Pottery Barn Kids marketing materials that claim, either expressly or implicitly, that the following types of products, among…
Red Wing Shoes Ad Alert Red Wing Shoes To find out where these “Made in USA” boots are truly made, you really need to think outside the (shoe)box.
Kia’s ‘Made in America’ Claims Not Fit for Office Ad Alert Kia’s ‘Made in America’ Claims Not Fit for Office President’s Day ad botches what it means to be Made in the USA.
Roka’s Handbuilt in USA Claims Ad Alert Roka’s Handbuilt in USA Claims Eyewear company makes marketing changes following FTC inquiry.
Maingear Ad Alert Maingear “Significant imported content” means computers can’t be marketed as “Built in the USA.”
USA Filing Government Imposter Scam Ad Alert USA Filing Government Imposter Scam Tricking consumers into paying hundreds of dollars for services that are available for free.
Suntactics Ad Alert Suntactics The sun sets on company’s unqualified Made in the USA claims following FTC inquiry.
Ad or Not? USA Today and Primerica Consumer News Ad or Not? USA Today and Primerica Company tweet muddies sponsored content.
Orijen and Acana Dog Foods Class Action Orijen and Acana Dog Foods August 2019: The Zarinebaf case was stayed pending the resolution of the Reitman case or until March 2020. March-October 2018: Several class-action lawsuits were filed against Champion Petfoods for allegedly…
USDA ‘Product of USA’ Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions USDA ‘Product of USA’ Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the USDA regarding the need to change the definition of “Product of USA” as it pertains to the labeling of meat products.
Kenall Lighting Ad Alert Kenall Lighting Company sees that light after FTC inquiry into its made in the USA claims.
LinerWorld Ad Alert LinerWorld Company changes language on homepage following FTC inquiry into Made in the USA claims.
2016 FTC National Consumer Protection Week Webinar Blog 2016 FTC National Consumer Protection Week Webinar Presentation given by TINA.org Executive Director to congressional staff for National Consumer Protection Week 2016.
Lands’ End “Made in the USA” Claims Class Action Lands’ End “Made in the USA” Claims December 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. April 2016: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for November…
Acting on TINA.org Complaint, FTC Busts Williams-Sonoma, Again Press Release Acting on TINA.org Complaint, FTC Busts Williams-Sonoma, Again Following a complaint by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), Pottery Barn’s parent company Williams-Sonoma has agreed to pay more than $3 million for violating a 2020 FTC consent order requiring that…
Frigidaire Ad Alert Frigidaire FTC drives its Made in USA standard home in closing letter to appliance maker.
Georgia Expo Ad Alert Georgia Expo FTC brings the curtain down on pipe and drape kit maker’s misleading Made in the USA claims.
Hyperform Ad Alert Hyperform Manufacturer of marine and pool products runs into the choppy waters of the FTC’s Made in the USA standard.