Binxie Evidence Binxie A 2019-2020 TINA.org investigation into the emerging use of virtual influencers in social media marketing has catalogued a *sampling of 28 virtual influencers ranging from the human-like to the overtly…
FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents Consumer News FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents Online retailer deceptively advertises members-only prices, TINA.org investigation finds.
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.
My Confusing Hunt for a Leather Couch Blog My Confusing Hunt for a Leather Couch Plenty of furniture is labeled as leather, but not everything called leather is exactly that. What are you really sitting on?
Other Made in USA Labels and Marketing Evidence Other Made in USA Labels and Marketing Below is a sampling of New Balance labeling and other marketing in which the company claims, either expressly or implicitly, that the shoes are wholly Made in the USA. NewBalance.com…
Faux Fur a Marketing Faux Pas? Consumer News Faux Fur a Marketing Faux Pas? Neiman Marcus, others settle with FTC after marketing rabbit, raccoon, and other real fur as fakes.
New Balance Origin Information Evidence New Balance Origin Information Below is a sampling of sources that contain information about the origin of New Balance shoes that are labeled and advertised as wholly Made in the USA. New Balance Disclosures…
Somebody’s Watching You Consumer News Somebody’s Watching You What you need to know about in-store tracking.
Nike’s ‘Sustainability’ Collection Ad Alert Nike’s ‘Sustainability’ Collection Lawsuit accuses retailer of greenwashing.
By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits Consumer News By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits TINA.org has tracked more than 100 lawsuits alleging greenwashing.
Discounts at Asics Outlet Stores Class Action Discounts at Asics Outlet Stores Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts by comparing discounted prices to artificially inflated “original” prices
Are You a ‘Reasonable Consumer’? Consumer News Are You a ‘Reasonable Consumer’? Courts weigh in on legal term.
FitFlop Footwear Class Action FitFlop Footwear October 2014: The appeal was dismissed because the objector did not pay the docket and filing fees. May 2014: An objector filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the final approval…
FitFlop Footwear Class Action FitFlop Footwear February 2015: This action was dismissed because the claims were resolved pursuant to a nationwide settlement in Rosales v. FitFlop. April 2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against the marketers…
Airplus Shoe Insoles Ad Alert Airplus Shoe Insoles NAD and maker of Airplus shoe insoles get off on the wrong foot over health-related claims.
Wolverine Ad Alert Wolverine Shoe maker gives the boot to a “Made in the USA” page on its site but problematic U.S.-origin claims remain.
Clarks Ad Alert Clarks Claims to offer “free shipping” on “every order” excludes Alaska shipments, and probably others.
DSW Discounts Class Action DSW Discounts September 2017: A federal judge dismissed the breach of warranty and breach of contract claims. Other claims will move forward. May 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed against DSW (a…
Fabletics’ VIP Membership Program Ad Alert Fabletics’ VIP Membership Program NAD inquiry sparks changes to the marketing of athleisure brand’s subscription service.
FTC Reminder: Influencers Must Divulge Ads Consumer News FTC Reminder: Influencers Must Divulge Ads Action comes after consumer groups alert agency to more than 100 posts by celebs.