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- FTC warns 10 companies about posting fake reviews
The agency said it is closely monitoring review-related practices By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs December 24, 2025 Federal Trade Commission staff sent letters to 10 companies, warning them of potential violations of the agencys Consumer Review Rule, which governs how product reviews and testimonials can be used in advertising and marketing. The warnings come amid heightened concern about deceptive online reviews, especially during the holiday shopping season when consumers heavily rely on ratings and testimonials. The FTC emphasized that violations of the Rule can lead to significant penalties, including federal lawsuits and civil fines of up to $53,088 per violation. The Federal Trade Commission has issued warning letters to 10 companies, cautioning them that certain practices involving online consumer reviews may violate the agencys Consumer Review Rule. The letters, sent by FTC staff, highlight the agencys ongoing scrutiny of how… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.4 days ago - Consumer confidence continued to erode in DecemberInflation, trade and politics contribute to concerns By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs December 24, 2025 Consumer confidence slid again in December, with The Conference Boards Consumer Confidence Index falling 3.8 points to 89.1, reflecting renewed unease despite an upward revision to Novembers reading after the federal government shutdown ended. Views of current conditions deteriorated sharply, as the Present Situation Index plunged 9.5 points to 116.8, marking the first negative net assessment of business conditions since late 2024. Recession worries persist, with the Expectations Index holding at 70.7below the key recession-warning threshold of 80 for the 11th straight montheven as some outlooks for inflation, stocks, and family finances showed tentative improvement. U.S. consumers ended the year feeling less confident about the economy, according to the latest Consumer Confidence Survey from The Conference Board. The headline Consumer Confidence Index dropped to 89.1… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.4 days ago
- Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers like me
Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.4 days ago - After-Christmas sales playbook: what to buy and how to find the real dealsHoliday clearance has a schedule - your wallet should too By Kyle James of ConsumerAffairs December 23, 2025 Try to shop in waves: Dec. 2628 for best selection, early January for the deep clearance bargains Chase clearance first: Holiday-only stuff drops in price the fastest; winter sale promos can be fake discounts Dodge deal traps: Final-sale/no returns, inflated original prices online, and buying junk you wouldnt pay full price for Heading out shopping the day after Christmas is akin to a neighborhood yard sale. Stores want their holiday inventory gone yesterday, shoppers want those huge deals, and the best markdowns sellout quickly. Plus, like any good yard sale, you better get there early. The trick for consumers is knowing what items actually gets cheaper right after Christmas and timing your trip so youll find the best prices. Its also important to… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.4 days ago
- Gas prices hit their lowest level since MarchThe national average price for regular has dropped for four straight weeks By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs December 23, 2025 The nations average price of gasoline has fallen 5.7 cents over the last week and stands at $2.79 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 26.4 cents from a month ago and is 21.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.3 cents in the last week and stands at $3.575 per gallon. Ho ho ho! Americans hitting the road for the holidays are getting a significant gift in the form of falling fuel prices. The average price of regular fell for a fourth straight week. According to GasBuddy, market… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.4 days ago
- No. 27: Kroger set open a prototype ‘deli of the future’
Foodservice area would be several times larger than a typical deli: report ...[TheTopNews] Read More.4 days ago - No. 25: California Kroger, Albertsons contracts include new pension plan, self-checkout rulesVoting begins Wednesday on agreements covering more than 45,000 workers from six UFCW locals ...[TheTopNews] Read More.4 days ago
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