Tag Archives: deception

Online Retailers Not Always Offering Real ‘Sales’

Posted on March 11, 2016 by

As we wrote a short time ago, companies are not always transparent or honest when they say an item is ‘on sale’ when it really is not: “Unfortunately, many retailers misuse the term ‘sale.’ And shoppers are often persuaded that … Continue reading →

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When Is a “Sale” a Sale?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by

Unfortunately, many retailers misuse the term “sale”. And shoppers are often persuaded that a product is on sale even when it isn’t. [For our holiday shopping tips, please click here.] As noted in Evans and Berman’s Marketing in the 21st … Continue reading →

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This Web Site Will Make Deceptive Firms Yelp

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

Yelp is a popular online review service. As the firm notes at its Web site: “Yelp is the best way to find great local businesses. People use Yelp to search for everything from the city’s tastiest burger to the most renowned … Continue reading →

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