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The INFORM Act Curbs Online Fraud, Poses Business and Tech Challenges

The INFORM (Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces) Consumers Act, which went into effect in late…

Executive Viewpoints August 22
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Amazon is drastically cutting back its number of private label brands.

Amazon Makes Drastic Cuts to Private Label Business in Advance of Potential FTC Antitrust Probe

Amazon is dropping dozens of its private label brands as it works to shore up profits and prepares…

News August 14
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INFORMing Customers: A New Retail Requirement

Since 2021, states and the federal government have been pushing to provide consumers with more information about the…

Executive Viewpoints August 2
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Amazon is under investigation by the U.S. Senate and the subject of another FTC complaint.

Amazon Comes Under Fire from FTC, U.S. Senate for Deceptive Membership Practices, Warehouse Safety

[Editor’s Note: This story was updated on June 22, 2023 at 3:00 pm to include Amazon’s response to…

News June 22
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FTC Ups the Fight Against Fake Reviews with Proposed New Rule

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is exploring a potential rule to combat deceptive or unfair review and endorsement…

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Max Nimaroff, GM of Subscriber Experience at DoorDash discusses the company's delivery subscription at SubSummit in Orlando this June.

Subscription Pro Tips: Encourage Loyalty and Long-Term Relationships by Making it Easy to Cancel

Subscriptions can be tricky business, not least because most consumers at one time or another have had a…

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Gift Card Association Promotes PSA Warning Consumers About Fraud Dangers

Gift cards remain a popular purchase among consumers, but they also provide openings for scammers and criminals. In…

News February 25
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Edgewell Terminates Harry’s Buyout Attempt After FTC Litigation

Edgewell Personal Care Company, the parent company of the Schick and Wilkinson grooming brands, has called off its…

News February 10
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FTC Seeks To Block Schick Parent’s $1.37 Billion Acquisition Of Harry’s

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is filing a suit to block Edgewell Personal Care, parent company of the…

News February 3
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