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FTC is cracking down on Made in the USA claims

FTC Cracks Down on False ‘Made in the USA Claims,’ Sends Warning Letters to Walmart, Amazon

The Federal Trade Commission has sent warning letters to four companies reminding them to comply with the FTC’s “Made in the USA” requirements, as well as to Amazon and Walmart…

News July 9

Urban Outfitters Makes Students’ Dorm Dreams Come True with Help from HGTV

Urban Outfitters and HGTV will turn one student’s dream dorm into a real-life place. The Dream Dorm Makeover Contest is the latest element in the retailer’s UO Haul campaign for…

News July 9
Business groups are challenging the FTC's new "click-to-cancel" rule for subscriptions.

UPDATE: FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule Struck Down

[Update as of July 9, 2025] A federal appellate court has struck down the FTC’s Click-to-Cancel rule, which was intended to make it easier for customers to cancel subscriptions. The…

News July 9

Save A Lot Debuts New Format Targeting Hispanic Consumers

Save A Lot and Leevers Supermarkets have introduced a new store format, Save A Lot y Mas, designed to serve Hispanic consumers with an expanded selection of fresh Hispanic produce,…

News July 9

Meta Takes $3.5 Billion Stake in Smart Glasses Manufacturer EssilorLuxottica

Meta has purchased a 3% stake in eyewear manufacturer EssilorLuxottica for approximately $3.5 billion, according to Business of Fashion, quoting people familiar with the matter. The Facebook parent company has…

News July 9

Social Media Shopping: Overcoming the Trust Gap

Social ecommerce is reshaping online retail, blending the reach of social media with the convenience of in-app purchasing. The premise is simple: instead of directing shoppers to external websites, retailers…

Executive Viewpoints July 9

Creating Destination Retail: Design Considerations for Freestanding Flagship Venues

Top luxury brands burnish their images by opening stimulating and inventive in-person settings for high-end shopping corridors like New York’s Madison Avenue, Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive and Miami’s Design District.…

Executive Viewpoints July 9

Amazon Partners with Gopuff for 15-Minute Grocery Deliveries Throughout the UK

In cities and towns throughout the United Kingdom, grocery deliveries in one hour (with some as fast as 15 minutes) are now available 24/7 via Amazon UK’s new partnership with…

News July 8

UPDATE: Family Dollar Launches as Standalone Private Retailer

[Update as of July 8, 2025] Family Dollar has officially separated from former parent company Dollar Tree and begun its tenure as a standalone company, under the ownership of private…

News July 8
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