Obama's Amazon Economy
The President of the United States will be speaking about rebuilding America's middle class from the depths of an Amazon warehouse in Tennessee. His message and the site from which he'll deliver it are dissonant,…
Bangladesh Garment Workers Set Fire to Factory over Benefits
Bangladeshi garment workers shout slogans during a protest in Dhaka, on July 14, 2013. Hundreds of Bangladeshi garment workers have set fire to their factory to demand a better bonus before the country's main Muslim festival.…
In Bankrupt Detroit, Shinola Puts Its Faith In American Manufacturing
Lakishka Raybon hunches over her work station, ear buds tucked neatly in place. With a pair of tweezers in one hand and a stylus in the other, she carefully lifts each tiny component from a tray and delicately places…
Made in America Trend Drives Industrial Demand
It’s clear that “made in America” is an evolving trend affecting the industrial real estate market today. Reposted from GlobeST.com:As manufacturers continue to weigh the costs of moving goods in today’s market, increases…
Can Fashion Clean Up Its Act?
In the wake of Bangladesh's Rana Plaza disaster, consumers are showing new interest in brands that do right by their workers.
No matter how many people switch to thrift store shopping or donning dresses stitched by a local designer,…
Government Extends Review of Smithfield Sale to Chinese Firm
A sign advertising Smithfield hams hangs at the Taste of Smithfield restaurant and gourmet market in Smithfield, Virginia May 30, 2013. Photo Credit: Reuters/Rich-Joseph Facun
(Reuters) - The government has decided…
Why Social Sustainability Should Be Part Of Every Business
Being a good business is easier than ever, makes your products sell more, and makes life a lot less risky for you--and the people who work for you.
Reposted from Fast Company:I can’t think of anything…
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY AMERICAN-MADE
Made in the USA: Classic pieces by Billykirk (top left), Alden (bottom left), and Levi's Vintage Clothing (right)
Reposted from Esquire:Welcome to Green Style, a series that shows you how to make your wardrobe more environmentally…
Expansion Management: The Myth of Globalization
New tools are making US sourcing a more profitable bet.
Today, the wave of technological innovation in communication systems and production tools is making it easier to bring new products to market faster…
Lucky Brand Jeans Goes American-Made
Reposted from Racked:Until 2010, most of Lucky Brand's jeans were made in the U.S. But after that, the company switched to manufacturing the vast majority of its goods in countries including China, Indonesia, and Mexico.…
