Competition Bureau Investigates Leon's and The Brick for Deceptive Marketing

The investigation focuses on misleading sales promotions and inflated pricing claims by the furniture retailers.

The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to gather information from Leon's and its subsidiary, The Brick, as part of an ongoing investigation.
The probe examines allegations of misleading marketing practices, such as false urgency in sales promotions and potentially inflated regular prices.
Concerns have been raised about sales promotions lacking clear discount details and the use of font colors that may mislead consumers.
In 2018, Leon's and The Brick settled similar allegations with the Bureau by agreeing to donate $750,000 worth of home furnishings to charity and adhere to advertising guidelines.
There is currently no conclusion of wrongdoing, and the investigation aims to determine if the practices violate the Competition Act.