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There’s a Plague of Fake AI Reviews Coming – are Retailers Ready?

Nearly 95% of consumers check online reviews before purchasing a product or service. They provide a valuable signal of trust for buyers…

Amazon Settles FTC Suit Alleging Prime Membership Trickery for $2.5 Billion

Just days into a jury trial over what the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) termed “deceptive Prime enrollment practices,” Amazon agreed to pay…

Temu Fined $2 Million for Alleged Violations of Consumer Complaint Law

Whaleco, Inc., the corporate entity that operates Chinese-direct marketplace Temu, will pay a $2 million civil penalty to resolve allegations that the…

Why Intellectual Property Concerns Could Cause a Hiccup in Retail AI’s Expansion

The current generation of AI solutions has already been on one of the steepest growth curves in recent memory, but according to…

Research Reveals Many Consumers Misunderstand What ‘Made in the USA’ Labels Actually Mean

Last month, the Federal Trade Commission began to crack down on false “Made in the USA” claims, sending warning letters to a…

Kroger Reaches ‘Friendly’ Settlement with C&S Grocers Over Failed Albertsons Merger

Kroger has reached a settlement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, resolving the latter’s lawsuit following the collapse of Kroger’s $24.6 billion merger with…

The Top 10 Legal Risks Impacting the Value of a Retail Brand

Taking your retail brand to the next level and attracting an equity investment based on the value of your brand requires not…

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”…

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…

Amazon Sues Consumer Watchdog Over Directive Holding Platform Responsible for Recalled Products

Amazon has sued the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over its 2024 directive that said the marketplace operator was responsible for…

Does Dismissal of Amazon Class Action Lawsuit Spell Trouble for FTC’s Antitrust Case?

The Federal Trade Commission has been dealt another blow in its ongoing antitrust case against Amazon. In October 2024, parts of the…

Countdown to Compliance: Are Your Subscriptions Compliant with the FTC Click-to-Cancel Ruling?

The approach businesses use to build lasting customer relationships through recurring services has undergone a fundamental change over the past decade. Now,…

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There’s a Plague of Fake AI Reviews Coming – are Retailers Ready?

Amazon Settles FTC Suit Alleging Prime Membership Trickery for $2.5 Billion

Temu Fined $2 Million for Alleged Violations of Consumer Complaint Law

Why Intellectual Property Concerns Could Cause a Hiccup in Retail AI’s Expansion

Research Reveals Many Consumers Misunderstand What ‘Made in the USA’ Labels Actually Mean

Kroger Reaches ‘Friendly’ Settlement with C&S Grocers Over Failed Albertsons Merger

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

UPDATE: FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule Struck Down

Amazon Sues Consumer Watchdog Over Directive Holding Platform Responsible for Recalled Products

Does Dismissal of Amazon Class Action Lawsuit Spell Trouble for FTC’s Antitrust Case?

Countdown to Compliance: Are Your Subscriptions Compliant with the FTC Click-to-Cancel Ruling?

AI at a Crossroads: Leadership, Ethics, and ROI

Return to Sender: How Organized Retail Crime Rings Exploit Returns, Claims, and Loopholes

Unlock the Secrets to a Profitable Holiday Season

From Data Center to Storefront: How AI + Edge Computing are Transforming Retail

2025 Telecom Retail Trends: AI, Tech, and What Your Peers are Planning Next

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