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Experts Address What ‘Huge Gap’ in AI Policy Means for Apparel Brands
President Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence didn't offer much clarity for brands. Here's…
Amazon Lawyer Quotes Taylor Swift in FTC Defense: ‘Haters Gonna Hate’
Amazon general counsel David Zapolsky called the company's tactics "absolutely defensible behavior,"…
Amazon ‘Set Out to Destroy’ Zulily: FTC Lawsuit
A spokesperson for the e-commerce behemoth refuted many of the Federal Trade Commission's claims.
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Fleece, silky and mesh are three words the Aussie promotion organization deemed fake fiber in sheep's…
Hey Dude Shoes Fined $1.95 Million for Misleading Shoppers
The Federal Trade Commission claims the Crocs-owned shoe brand hid negative customers reviews and failed to…
FTC Cracks Down on $22 Million Fraud Linked to Walmart, Amazon Marketplace
The agency's lawsuit led a California court to temporarily shut down an AI company promising a get-rich-quick…
FTC Could Hit Amazon with Antitrust Suit by August: Report
The suit could target Amazon Prime, the company's pricing power and the way it allegedly favors sellers using…
What an Amazon Antitrust Suit Could Mean for FBA and Logistics
The e-comm giant has long been accused of giving sellers preferential treatment by tying Fulfillment by…
$191,000 Fine for New England Trio’s False Made in USA Claims
The three companies owned by Thomas Bates are ordered to stop making deceptive claims and let their customers…
Amazon and Adore Me Stumble on Subscriptions
The FTC claims Amazon "tricked and trapped" people into signing up for Prime, using "dark patterns" to dupe…
‘Talking Trash’ Recycling Roundtable Suggests FTC Suffers From Textiles Blind Spot
The absence of fashion and textile experts at a recent Green Guides roundtable didn't go unnoticed.
Fashion Nova Customers Can Apply for Refunds From $4.2M Review-Fraud Settlement
The FTC found that Fashion Nova blocked bad reviews from showing up on its website.
What Utah Company Fined $212K Really Thinks About FTC’s Made in America Crusade
Lions Not Sheep was accused of using deceptive "Made in USA" labeling and advertising.
‘Regulatory Momentum’ Will Root Out Greenwashing
In lieu of clear definitions and regulations for what is "sustainable," eco-friendly companies do their best…