Outlets vs retail, and Winners prices: Sale fail? (CBC Marketplace)
CBC News・2 minutes read
Outlet malls offer discounted big-name brands, but products may be of lower quality and made specifically for outlets, leading to confusion for customers like Jennifer Johnston, who discovered discrepancies in pricing and raised concerns about deceptive pricing practices at Winners, prompting a reevaluation of compare at prices and changes in labeling on outlet products.
Insights
- Outlet products from popular brands may have quality differences compared to retail items, often made specifically for outlets, potentially compromising on quality to offer lower prices.
- Winners' compare at pricing, while intended to showcase savings, can sometimes mislead customers, prompting scrutiny from consumers like Jennifer Johnston and legal action against parent company TJX, leading to a reassessment and adjustment of these pricing practices.
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