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Staples hit with class action over deceptive fees

by stefanie | Aug 20, 2024 | Around the Industry

Staples faces a class action lawsuit over hidden shipping fees in its AutoRestock program. Staples Inc. has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging that the office supply giant engaged in deceptive practices through its online AutoRestock program. The lawsuit,...

FTC takes action to ensure franchisees’ complaints are heard

by stefanie | Jul 15, 2024 | Around the Industry

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and its staff took a suite of actions to address growing concern about unfair and deceptive practices by franchisors—to ensure that the franchise business model remains a ladder of opportunity to owning a business for honest small...