Prices play a significant factor in commerce because it influences purchasing decisions. In a fair, open economy, pricing is dictated by two factors: supply and demand. The latter is an important aspect of commerce that both businesses and consumers keep an eye on. In commerce, demand refers to the consumers’ desire to purchase goods and Read More

There have been different evolutions of retail since humans first began participating in commerce. Today, online shopping demonstrates how modern retail looks like. From e-commerce websites and their apps came social commerce, another avenue in which consumers can sell and buy products online. Social commerce is social networking’s sites way of catering to the commercial Read More

Mazda Faces Class Action Over Vehicles Equipped with Allegedly Defective Fuel Pump According to a proposed class action, certain Mazda vehicles were fitted with defective fuel pumps, which could cause the engine to stop, shut down, or fail to start, posing a significant risk of injury or, worst, death to the occupants of the vehicle. Read More

Court: Nissan Liable To How Its Mechanics And Other Workers Are Paid Workers working for the car company Nissan can celebrate a small legal victory in their quest for justice as a recent court decision has decided to side with them and allowed the Nissan Workers Payment Class Action Lawsuit to move forward.  Florida Judge Dismisses Read More

Court Permits Pfizer Robitussin MS Anti-Cough Drug Class Action To Push On  The class action against the drug manufacturer Pfizer that is accusing it of knowingly tricking its buyers into thinking that they are buying a more potent cough syrup (Maximum Strength Robitussin Anti-Cough Syrup), although it only has a lower ingredients concentration, is allowed to Read More

Initial Settlement Deal In Costco And Johnson & Johnson Sunscreen Class Action Lawsuit Cases Announced An initial settlement agreement has been forged between retailer Costco, Johnson & Johnson, and the plaintiffs that launched a class action against them for allegedly making, selling, and distributing Aveeno and Neutrogena sunscreen products that have benzene in them.  Click Read More

Nowadays, consumers have different mediums where they can control the conversation. They decide who they want to entertain and engage with and which ones to ignore. They know what they want to see, hear, and feel, which is why it’s essential for businesses to practice transparency. Being a transparent brand implies being open, genuine, and Read More

Commerce has transitioned to digitization in the form of electronic payment methods. Besides online banking, another popular payment method available to consumers is digital wallets. They provide users with a lot of conveniences, which is why they continue to gain traction over time. Amidst the global pandemic, contactless payment became more significant in our lifestyle Read More

The holiday season is one of the most anticipated times of the year for many people because it brings a cheerful and festive mood. And as a part of the traditional celebrations during the holidays, businesses begin to offer more value for lesser prices to consumers. The regular occurrence of holiday sales gives shoppers a Read More

Subscription businesses have been around for a long time. They provide consumers with the option of paying for a product or service for as long as they desire. For most people, it’s a great deal because they find it more cost-effective. Subscription businesses have evolved from relying on snail mail to now allowing customers to Read More

Jay Burdick, et al. v. Tonoga, Inc. $23 Million Class Action Settlement Consumers nationwide who drank water from the Petersburgh, New York, public water system, drank water from a private well in Petersburgh, or own or rent property in Petersburgh may be eligible for a payment as a result of a recent $23 million class Read More

Apple Can’t Dodge Deception Claims Over iOS Security Flaw Apple must explain itself against a class action lawsuit claiming that the company deceived customers about a security flaw in its iOS that allowed third parties to receive iMessages and FaceTime calls intended for other users. Tigran Ohanian et al. v. Apple Inc. et al. Click Read More

Paragard Lawsuits Over Claims of Copper IUD Breaking To Proceed According to a new order by a Georgia federal judge, the makers and distributors of Paragard must face a string of consolidated class action lawsuits as an MDL alleging that the copper IUD broke within patients’ bodies without warning. In Re: Paragard IUD Products Liability Read More

What To Look Forward To In Black Friday 2021 As A Buyer Consider The Consumer readers, are you excited about this upcoming Black Friday? Whether you are eyeing to snag a great deal on a high-end digital device or you are just simply looking forward to getting that air fryer that you have been longing Read More

Justice Department: Uber’s ‘Wait Time’ Charge Violates The Rights Of People With Disabilities Ride-hailing service company Uber is being sued by the United States (U.S.) Justice Department for reportedly violating the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) by imposing an illegal ‘wait time’ fee on its disabled passengers.  United States of America v. Read More