Tag: consumer protection
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So, did you notice this one thing in your user agreement?
We might as well continue with the complaints. As I logged into my Lyft app for the first time in a while, I was prompted to agree to the new terms. I chose to read through instead of mindlessly clicking to quickly book my ride. “Arbitration.” As a condition to use the service, I had…
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The YSL blush reveals a different issue
If you have been following beauty creator in social media over the past few weeks, you will likely have come across the YSL blush controversy. The short story is that YSL Beauty debuted blushes in their new Make Me Blush line under the inclusivity banner, when in fact the shades don’t work for all skin…
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FTC probe on airline loyalty programs is making me think about the concept differently
“Points systems like frequent flyer miles and credit card rewards have become such a meaningful part of our economy that many Americans view their rewards points balances as part of their savings.” That is what U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said when asked about the FTC probe on the four major airlines. The airline carriers-…
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Don’t force it
There are multiple reasons why you might want to start a loyalty program for your business. Often times the reason is to encourage shoppers up the consumption escalator. If you can get them to be more loyal to your brand, they will buy more products. On the other hand, the reason why many have started…