This marks the largest-ever civil penalty seen in a 'Made in USA' case, officials said.
This marks the largest-ever civil penalty seen in a"Made in USA" case, officials said.This marks the largest-ever civil penalty seen in a "Made in USA" case, officials said.Home products retailer Williams-Sonoma will have to pay almost $3.2 million for violating a Federal Trade Commission "Made in USA" order.
The FTC said Friday that Williams-Sonoma has agreed to a settlement, which includes a $3.175 million civil penalty. That marks the largest-ever civil penalty seen in a "Made in USA" case, the commission said. In addition to paying the penalty, the seller of cookware and home furnishings will be required to submit annual compliance reports, the FTC said. The settlement also imposes and reinforces a number of requirements about manufacturing claims the company can make.In 2020, the FTC sued Williams-Sonoma on charges that the company falsely advertised several product lines as being all or almost all made in the U.S. under its Goldtouch, Rejuvenation, Pottery Barn Teen and Pottery Barn Kids brands.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Williams-Sonoma must pay almost $3.2 million for violating FTC's 'Made in USA' orderThis marks the largest-ever civil penalty seen in a 'Made in USA' case, officials said.
Read more »
Williams-Sonoma must pay almost $3.2 million for violating FTC's 'Made in USA' orderThis marks the largest-ever civil penalty seen in a 'Made in USA' case, officials said.
Read more »
Williams-Sonoma must pay almost $3.2 million for violating FTC's 'Made in USA' orderHome products retailer Williams-Sonoma will have to pay almost $3.2 million penalty for violating a Federal Trade Commission “Made in USA” order.
Read more »
Williams-Sonoma must pay almost $3.2 million for violating FTC's 'Made in USA' orderHome products retailer Williams-Sonoma will have to pay almost $3.2 million penalty for violating a Federal Trade Commission “Made in USA” order.
Read more »
Williams-Sonoma must pay almost $3.2 million for violating FTC's 'Made in USA' orderHome products retailer Williams-Sonoma will have to pay almost $3.2 million penalty for violating a Federal Trade Commission “Made in USA” order. Williams-Sonoma has been charged with advertising multiple products as being “Made in USA” when they were in fact manufactured in other countries, including China.
Read more »
Williams-Sonoma hit with largest-ever fine for violating the FTC's 'Made in USA' rulesThe state Route 315 South ramp to Interstate 70 East will close starting next month as crews move into the next phase of improvements at I-70/71.
Read more »