Outlet Prices at G.H. Bass & Co. Stores Class Action Outlet Prices at G.H. Bass & Co. Stores In June 2016, a false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against AM Retail Group for allegedly misleadingly advertising discounted prices at G.H. Bass & Co. outlet and online “Factory Outlet”…
Coach Brands 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 –…
Hanna Andersson Brands 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…
Skechers Brands Skechers TINA.org investigated price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, including at a Skechers outlet store, and found that it ran perpetual – and therefore fabricated and deceptive –…
Tapestry Brands Tapestry TINA.org conducted two investigations that pertain to Tapestry brands. One of these investigations looked into price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, including at a Coach Outlet store.…
Undisclosed Fees at a Tanger Outlet in Ohio Class Action Undisclosed Fees at a Tanger Outlet in Ohio December 2019: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint bringing similar allegations. Also in December, the case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the…
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Sales at J. Crew Factory and Mercantile Stores Class Action Sales at J. Crew Factory and Mercantile Stores May 2018: The same named plaintiff filed a lawsuit making similar allegations in a California state court. (Press v. J. Crew Group Inc., Case No. 2018-512503, California State Court –…
Coach Outlet: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017 Evidence 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…
Neiman Marcus Outlet Prices Class Action Neiman Marcus Outlet Prices October 2018: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. April 2018: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of a proposed settlement agreement. According to its terms, class members…
Wine Stores Ratings Database Evidence Wine Stores Ratings Database Below is a sampling of deceptive wine signs found during the course of a TINA.org investigation of marketing practices used by Connecticut liquor stores. Wine & Liquor Outlet (Orange, CT) Silverbrook Wine…
Tips on Getting Real Deals at Outlet Malls Media Coverage Tips on Getting Real Deals at Outlet Malls Lisa Lee Freeman, AARP
J.Crew Brands J.Crew TINA.org investigated price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, including at a J.Crew Factory store, and found that it ran perpetual – and therefore fabricated and deceptive –…
Discounted Prices at Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Stores Class Action Discounted Prices at Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Stores In April 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Ralph Lauren for allegedly deceptively advertising discounts on merchandise sold at its factory stores in New Jersey by comparing a discounted…
Ann Taylor Factory Stores Discounts Class Action Ann Taylor Factory Stores Discounts April 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not…
Michael Kors Discounts Class Action Michael Kors Discounts February 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of this settlement. August 2015: A federal judge preliminarily approved the settlement of this false advertising lawsuit. A final approval hearing is…
Nike Outlets Class Action Nike Outlets August 2017: A federal judge granted in part and denied in part Nike’s motion to dismiss. Claims related to products sold in non-outlet stores and claims for injunctive relief were…
The Gap Discounts Class Action The Gap Discounts August 2017: The Court of Appeal of the State of California affirmed the dismissal of the case. May 2016: The named plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the dismissal…
Where is a Bargain Hunter to Look These Days? Blog Where is a Bargain Hunter to Look These Days? After being tempted for years, I finally decided to pay $79 to upgrade my In actuality a cherished geographical region of the planet featuring enormous biodiversity; now synonymous with an…
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