Made in America Mentions
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- Dumping China for American job shops
U.S. small businesses that initially rushed to Chinese factories to get their products made are now dumping them for American manufacturers. - Saving a Made-in-America business #video
- Mirror, Mirror: American designers are waving the flag
According to Cotton Inc., a trade organization that tracks the attitudes of shoppers, 56 percent of consumers say buying clothing made in America is important to them.
Furthermore, 87 percent of those consumers say they want to buy American to support the economy. And 38 percent believe American clothing is better made. - The Thing That Made America Great - Do We Still Have It?
Here we are in this current wacky economy, with indicators pointing in seemingly mutually exclusive directions: the job market is strange, no one feels particularly comfortable or sanguine about the future…and yet, almost 50% of our young people want to start their own business. It’s reassuring and inspiring. - Valentine's Day Gifts That Say 'I Heart U' (and the U.S.)
This Valentine's Day, rather than head over to a neighborhood store for the usual cards, candy and stuffed animals, consider purchasing gifts that show you're gung-ho about your loved ones AND your country. - 'Made in China' Is Starting to Get Too Expensive
When the two factors at play are combined -- rising Chinese labor costs and the wide gap in productivity between Chinese and American workers -- an odd twist of fate emerges. The very act of globalization could bring about what many unions and environmentalists want: products sourced, made, and purchased within one's broader community. - Is 'Made in America' Back In Style?
Last year, the Harrison Group and American Express released a study indicating that 65% of high-end shoppers now prefer to buy American. It’s unclear whether shoppers are showing a preference for American products because they believe they are of superior quality, or because they feel it’s important to support American manufacturing, or some mix of the two. - Shoppers seek 'Made in USA' label
Tish Llaneza decided it was going to be a "Made in the USA" Christmas at her Hampton store, and customers responded by emptying the shelves.
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It's the growing label trend of the middle class, as more shoppers express a desire to find "Made in USA" marked on the bottom of their everyday items. - Proposed Tax Breaks for 'Insourcing' Jobs
“We are at a unique moment in our recent history where factors like rising American productivity and increasingly competitive costs at home mean the economic case to invest in America and bring jobs back home is strong — and getting stronger” - Target can be a Treasure Trove if you Look Carefully for Made in USA
Imagine my delight when, with 14 items on my list and without much effort, I found that 11 of the 14 had Made in USA options which I gladly grabbed. - 85% of Execs See Manufacturing Jobs Returning to U.S.
"The executives we polled told us that wage inflation in traditional overseas venues, especially China, is changing the value proposition for American manufacturers," says Kevin Logterman, managing director, Industrial and Family Business for Cook. "Once, costs were the primary driver for moving manufacturing offshore, but now companies are doing the math and thinking more about staying at home. - Holiday shoppers pledge to 'Occupy Christmas' and buy American
The buy American movement has been gaining momentum in recent years amid the economic downturn, steady unemployment and pledges from the Obama administration to reinvigorate the manufacturing sector. A 2010 Adweek Media/Harris Poll found that 3 in 5 Americans (61%) said they were more likely to purchase a product advertised as "Made in America." In an ABC News special devoted to the topic, Diane Sawyer challenged Americans to spend $64 on American-made goods during holiday shopping, claiming that it would create 200,000 new jobs. - American Made Holiday Gift Buying Guide
This year, make your Holidays more meaningful by being a more conscious consumer. Choose items that boost our economy, respect the environment, and support human rights. Finding products to share with others that are American-made, eco-friendly and awesome can be a challenge, so I’ve taken care of the leg work for you. - Faribault blanket mill revival restores US jobs
The Faribault Woolen Mills is weaving its way back from oblivion one thread and one American employee at a time.
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"People are a little tired of hearing, 'We can't do it,'" Paul Mooty said. "We can do it. We're going to do it here. And I think that message can hopefully carry over to other industries and get back to manufacturing here (in the U.S.)." - Congressman Pushing Legislation To Require National Park Gift Shops To Carry "Made In America" Items
A congressman from New York hopes to bolster pride in America, and boost American manufacturers, by pushing legislation that would require gift shops throughout the National Park System to carry items made in America.
"When I walk into one of the gift shops at our monuments or national parks, it’s deeply deflating that nearly every item – from American flag mugs to Theodore Roosevelt teddy bears – comes with a 'Made in China' sticker," said Rep. Steve Israel, D-New York. "If we want American manufacturing to thrive again, then we need to show that we believe in it. That’s why I'm introducing legislation to bring 'Made in the USA' back to our nation's proudest sites." - Building by Buying American
It is not only possible for manufacturing to lead the recovery of the U.S. with growth and hiring, it is a necessity. To help achieve a sustained economic recovery, our country needs a consumer-led commitment to buying American-made products, which supports American manufacturing jobs and employment. - Museum Stores Do Buy American
For some, buying American fulfills a mission or mandate. For the rest, the decision to choose U.S. products over imports is influenced by a tapestry of business imperatives.
Interestingly enough, none of the buyers contacted for this article cited patriotism as a specific reason for sourcing local or domestic merchandise. So stow the red, white and blue bunting and turn down the Sousa march music: museums that are buying American-made products are doing it to keep their customers coming back. - Smithsonian's 'Made in America' gift shop opens
A gift shop selling only items designed and made in the U.S. opens today on the third floor of the National Museum of American History, fulfilling the wishes of lawmakers who insisted that the taxpayer-funded museum should do its part to promote American businesses.
The experiment may mean higher prices for tourists but could pave the way for similar "Buy American" efforts at other Smithsonian shops. - 'Made in America' Pledge: What is American-Made in Your Home?
In the global trade battle, you cast a vote every time you open your wallet. The decision? Whether you spend your money on products made in America or overseas. - Smithsonian opening a 'Made in America' gift shop
Any visitor to a Smithsonian gift shop along the Mall has seen it. Flip over a flag pin, coffee mug or bust of President Obama, and there it is: "Made in China."
But in a change prompted by congressional pressure, Americans visiting the American History Museum will soon be able to "Buy American."
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