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FTC Slaps Oak Street Bootmakers Over ‘More Than Made in USA’ Claims
The agency alleged, however, that the shoemaker used a Dominican Republic factory to produce uppers for some…
Walmart’s Spark Delivery Program Under Fire in $100M FTC Settlement Over Pay, Tips
The commission and 11 states said the retail giant showed inflated base pay estimates via the Spark Driver…
FTC Warns Companies Over Fake Reviews
The letters reminded companies that continued breaches could lead to federal lawsuits and civil penalties of…
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Temper Sealy Garners FTC Nod on $5 Billion Mattress Firm Deal
Mattress Firm will operate under the Somnigroup International umbrella, the new name for the combined Tempur…
FTC Distributes $2.4 Million to Fashion Nova Customers Impacted by Alleged Review Suppression
The agency said nearly 150,000 American consumers qualified for the payout; the issue was centered around…
GOAT Pays Over $2M in Refunds to Consumers Following FTC Complaint
GOAT said in a statement that 99.84 percent of the reviewed sample data for its shipped products were shipped…
Tempur Sealy To Divest Stores, Distribution Centers Ahead of FTC Case
Tempur Sealy to sell 73 Mattress Firm stores, divest its Sleep Outfitters subsidiary, to get FTC nod on its…
New FTC Rule Targets Fake Reviews; Amazon Already Uses AI to Combat Them
The online retail behemoth uses several forms of AI to protect its consumers from fake reviews, even on items…
White House Hits Back at Corporate ‘Tricks and Scams’ With Pro-Shopper ‘Time is Money’ Initiative
The new Biden-Harris initiative takes on fake reviews, suspicious subscriptions and the dreaded customer…
What Happens When a TikTok Trend Goes Wrong: Steve Madden Edition
After failing to make good on its promises, Steve Madden has found itself in the hot seat.
Legal Perspective: What’s Next for Trade, Tariffs And Customs Compliance
Sidley's Ted Murphy served two terms on ITAC, giving him a unique take on US trade issues, including tariffs…
Tapestry Has to Wait for FTC to Define ‘Accessible Luxury’
A federal judge shot down Tapestry's request that the government define the "accessible luxury" market early…
FTC Fines Williams-Sonoma for False ‘Made in USA’ Claims
The home goods retailer has been dinged for improperly advertising that certain products were produced…
FTC Sues to Halt Tapestry’s $8.5B Takeover of Capri
Regulators argued the deal would deprive "millions of American consumers of the benefits of Tapestry and…
Amazon’s New Seller Fulfillment Fees Draw FTC Attention, Report Says
According to Fortune, the FTC is probing the tech titan's inbound placement and low-inventory fees, which…