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FTC says this Dude didn’t abide – by the law, that is

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Saturday, January 20, 2024
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FTC says this Dude didn’t abide – by the law, that isWhat’s more, the complaint charges that Hey Dude Shoes posted five-star consumer reviews on its website, but didn’t publish less favorable reviews.

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FTC says this Dude didn’t abide – by the law, that is

  • What’s more, the complaint charges that Hey Dude Shoes posted five-star consumer reviews on its website, but didn’t publish less favorable reviews.
  • In some ads, Hey Dude promised, “All orders placed Monday-Thursday are processed and shipped within 1 business day.
  • Orders placed Friday afternoon-Sunday will be processed the following Monday.” But according to the FTC, Hey Dude engaged in a host of illegal fulfillment and refund practices.

Online Shoe Seller Hey Dude, Inc. to Pay $1.95 Million for Violating FTC’s Mail, Internet, and Telephone Order Rule and Suppressing Negative Consumer Reviews

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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“As this case makes clear, when retailers publish consumer reviews online, they cannot suppress negative reviews to paint a deceptive picture of the consumer experience.

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  • “As this case makes clear, when retailers publish consumer reviews online, they cannot suppress negative reviews to paint a deceptive picture of the consumer experience.
  • Hey Dude violated the FTC Act by suppressing negative consumer reviews of its merchandise, according to the complaint.
  • According to the FTC, Hey Dude started publishing all consumer reviews only after finding out it was under investigation by the Commission.
  • First, the proposed court order will bar Hey Dude from future violations of the Mail Order Rule.

Glik’s, the 14th Oldest Retailer in the US, is Celebrating Its 125th Year Anniversary the Week of October 3rd - 9th, 2022

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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COLLINSVILLE, IL, Sept. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire Gliks, the 14th oldest retailer in the United States, announced today that the company is celebrating its 125th Year Anniversary the week of October 3rd - 9th, 2022.

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  • COLLINSVILLE, IL, Sept. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire Gliks, the 14th oldest retailer in the United States, announced today that the company is celebrating its 125th Year Anniversary the week of October 3rd - 9th, 2022.
  • To say thank you to their customers, the company released a video celebrating their 125th year in business on YouTube.
  • At a young age, it was a gift to know what business path I wanted to pursue, said President/CEO Jeff Glik.
  • I didn't answer "fireman" or "astronaut" when asked what do you want to be when you grow up?

Hey Dude Shoes Launches College Ambassador Program, With Focus on Loan Debt Crisis

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
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To support ambassadors that heavily commit to this program, Hey Dude will pay down up to $25,000 in existing college debt between the top two commission earners.

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  • To support ambassadors that heavily commit to this program, Hey Dude will pay down up to $25,000 in existing college debt between the top two commission earners.
  • "Hey Dude believes in the pursuit of personal freedom through educating our next generation of leaders.Unfortunately, many young students aren't educated enough on how using borrowed money could alter their path for many years," said Hey Dude Shoes N.A.
  • Accepted candidates will be encouraged to amplify the debt crisis challenges within their social circles to help inform others facing the same situation.
  • Living the Hey Dude lifestyle means exploring each day with an insatiable appetite for adventure.