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Gore-Tex Maker to Outsource Fabric Production to Taiwan

W.L. Gore & Associates, the Newark, Delaware-based maker of Gore-Tex, is building on its alliance with a…

These Retailers Could Soon Face Charges for Selling Animal Fur as Faux

Many major retailers may face criminal charges after selling animal fur as "faux fur" to consumers.

Shinola Drops American-Made Motto Following FTC Probe

Be careful what you call yourself.

J.C. Penney, Nordstrom to Pay Thousands for Violating FTC Guidelines on Fiber Content

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sued four national retailers for mislabeling and advertising…

Retail Roundup: Three Chain Stores Sued Over Misleading Price Tags

The jig is up: Discounts aren't real, and consumers aren't happy about it.

Survey: Consumers Creeped Out by Data Tracking

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) raised an important question last month when it charged consumer-tracking…

FTC Blocks Made in the USA Brand, LLC From Deceptive Labeling

The Federal Trade Commission announced on Tuesday that Made in the USA Brand, LLC, which provides a “Made in…

FTC Petition Filed Against DrJays.com for Selling Real Fur Labeled as “Faux”

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) filed a petition with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on…

FTC Approves Final Amendments to Wool Labeling Rules

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved final changes Wednesday to its Wool Products Labeling Rules (Wool…

FTC Approves Amendments to Fur Products Labeling Act Regulations

PRESS RELEASE: The Federal Trade Commission has amended its Regulations under the Fur Products Labeling Act (F…

Pima Cotton: Are You Getting the Real Thing?

In increasingly desperate attempts to maximize profits, some spinners and fabric manufacturers are taking…

FTC Finalizes Amendments to Textile Labeling Rules

In an effort to give businesses more flexibility in meeting federal compliance requirements without being…

Cole Haan Gets Slapped with FTC Notice for Pinterest Contest

Fashion brand Cole Haan’s past contest on Pinterest has elicited a notice from the Federal Trade Commission…

FTC Proposes Changes for Wool Product Labeling

The Federal Trade Commission has asked for public feedback on proposed changes to its Wool Products Labeling…

Faux Faux Fur Causes Real Scandal

In what could become the most bizarre fashion scandal of 2013, three retailersâ€"Neiman Marcus, Dr.Jays.com…