At the swanky Prudential Center in the heart of Boston’s shopping district, the Yogasmoga boutique stands out for its sparse, minimalist aesthetic. At the entrance, there is a large white orchid on a table surrounded by neatly folded tank tops and yoga pants known for their high-tech fabrics. Soothing, Eastern-inspired music is piped in, giving the space a peaceful ambiance. Read more
America’s Wealth Inequality and How it’s Connected to How and Where You Shop
EconomyArticle written by: Anna of made right (here)
According to a recent study, 9 out of 10 Americans believe the wealth of this country should be distributed like this: Read more
Think Manufacturing is Dead? Output doubled in 30 Years
Economy, Innovation, Jobs, ManufacturingThe U.S. manufacturing sector doesn’t get any respect. Read more
U.S. Manufacturing Retaining Its Competitive Edge
Economy, ManufacturingDespite significant headwinds brought on by the dramatically strengthening U.S. dollar and upheaval in the oil and gas industry, the U.S. manufacturing sector remains the most competitive worldwide, according to a new report by economics forecasting and modeling company Oxford Economics. Read more
Carrier Workers See Costs, Not Benefits, of Global Trade
Economy, Factory Closings, Jobs, Manufacturing, OutsourcingINDIANAPOLIS — The fuzzy video, shot by a worker on the floor of a Carrier factory here in the American heartland last month, captured the raging national debate over trade and the future of the working class in 3 minutes 32 seconds. Read more
Once Booming Mill Towns Given New Hope
Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, ReshoringNot so long ago, this rural town an hour outside Atlanta was a hotbed for textile manufacturing. Read more
Why Clothing Startups Are Returning To American Factories
American Made, Apparel, Jobs, Made in USA, Sustainability, TechnologyAt the swanky Prudential Center in the heart of Boston’s shopping district, the Yogasmoga boutique stands out for its sparse, minimalist aesthetic. At the entrance, there is a large white orchid on a table surrounded by neatly folded tank tops and yoga pants known for their high-tech fabrics. Soothing, Eastern-inspired music is piped in, giving the space a peaceful ambiance. Read more
Made in the USA & Apparel Reshoring: Expert Round-Up
Apparel, Consumer Products, Domestic Sourcing, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Reshoring, SustainabilityMade in the USA & apparel reshoring is a hot topic in the apparel industry these days. Corporate America is definitely interested- we need to look no further than Walmart’s American Manufacturing Commitment to buy an additional $250 billion dollars of goods made in America over the next 10 years to see evidence of that. Read more
Hillary Clinton Sends Message to Coal Miners
Energy, Jobs, SolarLast night, during a Democratic town hall, Hillary Clinton told CNN that “We’re going to put a lot of coal miners and coal companies out of business.” Read more
Trump Profits From Same Foreign Labor Killing U.S. Jobs
CLOTHING -MEN & WOMEN, Manufacturing, Not Made in USA, PoliticsDonald Trump wanted to market a line of men’s clothing that would bear his name. Read more
The North Face Rolling Out Made in America Line
CLOTHING -MEN & WOMEN, Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, SustainabilityDonald Trump has a lame excuse for outsourcing the production of his clothing brand. The North Face, meanwhile, is proving that it’s possible to keep business local. Read more