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.
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.
The Danger of Loosely Regulated Supplements Blog The Danger of Loosely Regulated Supplements How we can protect ourselves from the $40-50 billion supplement industry amid a shrinking government?
BlackFridayStart’s (Designer) Bag of Tricks Ad Alert BlackFridayStart’s (Designer) Bag of Tricks Buyer beware: There’s no guarantee on the prices or authenticity of the designer items sold on this website.
Somebody’s Watching You Consumer News Somebody’s Watching You What you need to know about in-store tracking.
International Law Enforcement Shuts Down Holiday Counterfeiters Consumer News International Law Enforcement Shuts Down Holiday Counterfeiters Cyber scammers focus of effort.
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.
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?
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.
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 150 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
Skechers Class Action Skechers Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices and as available for a limited time
BYLT’s Discounts Class Action BYLT’s Discounts Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts as available for a limited time
The RealReal’s “Return Shipping and Processing Fee” Class Action The RealReal’s “Return Shipping and Processing Fee” Allegations: Failing to disclose that consumers who return merchandise are charged a $14.95 “Return Shipping and Processing Fee”
Owner of FabKids, JustFab and ShoeDazzle Settles Deception Charges Consumer News Owner of FabKids, JustFab and ShoeDazzle Settles Deception Charges Refunds for consumers duped into signing up for “VIP” memberships.
CATrends: Deceptive Deals Consumer News CATrends: Deceptive Deals The holiday shopping season is here. Tread carefully.