Beverly Knits is now operating at approximately 60% capacity and is down to less than 200 associates from its peak of 375 about two years ago, in the face of stiff competition overseas. Chinese e-commerce … Read More
The United States is the world’s largest consumer market for firearms, and not surprisingly, many major gunmakers — including those headquartered in a foreign country — have U.S.-based production facilities. However, as of 2020, the … Read More
Today, the conversation is broader, and while price is still important, quality assurance, availability and speed to market are also regularly discussed. This broader discussion has opened new doors for U.S.-based companies that have maintained … Read More
Meat labeled in U.S. grocery stores as “made in USA” does not have to have come from animals in the United States, but that will change with a new federal rule. The U.S. Department of … Read More
For more than three decades, Unionwear has been responsible for the merchandise of major presidential campaigns on both sides of the aisle — including for both the John McCain and Barack Obama campaigns in 2008 … Read More
According to Patrick Van den Bossche, a partner in the consulting firm Kearney, consumers are beginning to “buy American.” He went on to say, in an article by Rick Barrett of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, … Read More
The interest in nearshoring is on the upswing, and it represents a chance at rewards but also new risks. “We want to make sure we are actually creating robust supply chains in the region, that … Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $88,000 in refunds to consumers who purchased measuring cups marketed as “Made in USA” by Instant Brands, the manufacturer of Pyrex products. The FTC’s action stems from … Read More
Historic Old Town once was a manufacturing centerpiece of the region, but today it is known as a hotbed of Portland’s homeless and addicted. Many businesses have moved, and problems have moved into their place. … Read More
MCPD’s choice of drone — made by a Chinese company called DJI — is another matter altogether. For all the good the drones are doing, MCPD is putting our people, state and nation at risk … Read More