Regulator considers new rules for social media influencers
Social media influencers can be an incredibly powerful tool for marketers. Having someone with a large following endorse a product can lead to a huge […]
Month: July 2022
Rising number of criminals targeting used cars as prices increase
More and more consumers are turning to used cars due to higher vehicle costs. However, with the price of used cars at a record high, […]
Lawsuit launched against Skittles maker over high levels of toxic chemical
A new lawsuit has been filed against Mars, the manufacturer of Skittles. The lawsuit claims that Skittles are “unfit for human consumption”, as they contain […]
Bank of America fined $225 million for mismanaging consumers’ benefit payments
Two US government regulators – the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) – have issued a […]
Buying a home becomes less affordable for the average consumer
A new report released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has found that home affordability in the US has reached its lowest level since […]
US consumers could soon be able to access birth control without a prescription
After a petition from a French pharmaceutical company HRA Pharma, the FDA will consider allowing the over-the-counter sale of birth control pills to American consumers. […]
Regulator considers changes to car sales regulations to protect consumers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a new crackdown on misleading or detective car sales tactics, which includes providing accurate information on prices. Under […]
Apple customers could get compensation in battery lawsuit
Following the launch of a major legal claim against Apple for misleading its customers, millions of iPhone users in the UK could now be eligible […]
As prices rise, detrimental food policies risk worsening consumer habits
Across Europe, prices are soaring as inflation bites. France is experiencing its highest levels of inflation since the mid-1990s, and the situation isn’t much better […]