
PR Ploy Or Not, Walmart’s ‘Made In America’ Push Means Something
Last week, Walmart expanded on the $50 billion Buy American pledge it made last January with a full-fledged Made-in-America summit.
That's right. Import-fueled retail giant Walmart filled a Florida convention center to…

The Price of ‘Made in China’
HERE is a symbol of China’s assault on the American economy: the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, which connects Brooklyn and Staten Island. This landmark, which opened in 1964, is North America’s longest suspension bridge. It’s also in urgent…

Made in the USA: More Shoppers Buying American
A curious thing is happening among American shoppers. More people are taking a moment to flip over an item or fish for a label and ask, is it "Made in the USA?" Walmart, the nation's largest retailer, earlier this year announced it will boost…

Made in USA: We Are The 3%
This past week I’ve been in a bit of a funk. My funky mood began on the day Wal-Mart made its big announcement – they plan to invest $50 Billion over the next 10 years in products made in the USA. Why, you ask would such seemingly…

Walmart to Boost Sourcing of US Made Products: Hiring 100k Veterans
Walmart announced bold commitments to increase domestic sourcing of the products it sells and help veterans find jobs when they come off active duty. Speaking at the National Retail Federation’s annual BIG Show, Walmart U.S. President…

President Obama Touring K’NEX Manufacturing Facility at The Rodon Group
When President Obama comes to Montgomery County on Friday, he will speak in front of a two-foot-tall toy helicopter, a toy roller coaster, a toy grandfather clock, a motorized toy carousel, and an American flag made of 49,000 K'Nex pieces.
The…

What Is ‘Made in America’ Worth?
Probably more than you think. As more manufacturing returns to U.S. shores, early signs show that a "Made in America" label is a serious competitive advantage.
Think of the label "Made in America." What brand images come to mind?…

Made in America, Again: Why Manufacturing Will Return to the USA
For over a decade, deciding where to build a manufacturing plant to supply the world was simple for many companies. China was the clear choice with its seemingly limitless supply of low-cost labor, an enormous, rapidly developing domestic market,…

Outsourcing May Cause High Unemployment and Manufacturing Decline
All American Clothing Co., proud corporate members of The Made in America Movement, announces a new warning label that raises awareness of the consequences of outsourcing and buying foreign-made items in the United States.
May the following…

Complying with the Made in USA Standard
Complying with the Made in USA Standard
(Copied in its entirety from the FTC page. Nothing has been edited)
Introduction
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is charged with preventing deception and unfairness in the marketplace.…