Fashion Nova Will Pay $4.2 Million To Settle Allegations That It Blocked Bad Reviews On Its Website

Fashion Nova has agreed to pay a $4.2 million fine to settle allegations that it hid bad reviews of its clothing from its website, officials announced Tuesday.

Known for its cheap fast fashion, influencer partnerships and marketing with a distinct lack of chill, the retailer was accused by the Federal Trade Commission of blocking ratings of its products that were lower than four stars, misrepresenting the reviews. The FTC, an independent government agency, said this is the first time it’s gone after a company for failing to provide customers with negative reviews of their products. Read more at Buzz Feed News.