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Instacart Settles FTC Lawsuit, Will Pay $60 Million in Customer Refunds

Instacart will refund $60 million to consumers to settle allegations brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The…

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Trump Creates Food Security Task Forces within FTC and Justice Department

Seeking to curb “price-fixing, anti-competitive behavior and foreign influence that drives up grocery prices and threatens the security…

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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…

Executive Viewpoints October 16
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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,”…

News September 26
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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…

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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…

Features August 21
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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…

Features August 18
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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…

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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…

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