Jul. 2—What do mustard packets, seafood shacks and modular homes have in common? They can be made in Maine and Gov. Janet Mills wants to see more of them. Forty-six Maine companies received a share of just under $3 million in grant funding as part of the state’s Domestic Trade Program, a venture that seeks […]
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UK fashion retailers trading forced labour goods risk prosecution
The landmark case means if a UK fashion retailer knowingly, or with suspicion, imports goods that have been made in criminal circumstances, such as through forced Uyghur labour, they could be prosecuted under the Proceeds of Crime Act for trading criminal property. The Global Legal Action Network (GLAN), which took the case to the Court […]
Cargo theft sting nets $325K in cash, $8M in stolen goods and 51 arrests
A monthslong multi-agency investigation into a cargo and vehicle theft operation in Southern California yielded more than 50 arrests, hundreds of thousands in U.S. currency and over $8 million in stolen cargo, authorities with the California Highway Patrol announced Thursday. Authorities say the San Bernardino County Auto Theft Task Force conducted the complex investigation into […]
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ 4th of July sale features Patagonia, Solo Stove and more
Oh, say, can you see? A metric ton of 4th of July deals just dropped at Dick’s Sporting Goods, and they’re definitely worthy of fireworks. There are top-selling favorites on mega markdown, including kayaks, Solo Stoves and other summer-ready picks — as well as price cuts on big brands including Nike, Patagonia and Yeti. If […]
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ 4th of July sale has landed — save on Solo Stove and more
Oh, say, can you see? A metric ton of 4th of July deals just dropped at Dick’s Sporting Goods, and they’re definitely worthy of fireworks. There are top-selling favorites on mega markdown, including kayaks, Solo Stoves and other summer-ready picks — as well as price cuts on big brands including Nike, Patagonia and Yeti. If […]
City, county sign off on tax rebate for ‘sporting goods store project’
Jun. 26—The city of Cullman signed off on a $1.2 million tax rebate Monday, June 24, for a national retail development which could revitalize one of the area’s major shopping centers. The move echoed similar measures approved by the Cullman County Commission Tuesday, June 18. Both city and county officials have remained cautious about naming […]
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U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods demonstrate free trade myth
U.S. president Joe Biden raised tariffs on Chinese-made goods sharply in May, claiming that the “Chinese government has cheated by pouring money into Chinese companies … hurting competitors who play by the rules.” The tariffs are 25% on steel and aluminium, 50% on semiconductors and solar panels, and 100% on electric vehicles. Under Biden’s presidency […]
China became the world’s factory by selling cheap goods. This strategy won’t work for EVs.
China, the world’s factory, is known for producing affordable goods quickly. But China EV makers shouldn’t leverage on their price advantage in the long run as it’s not sustainable, said a Bain consultant. The EU will impose up to 48.1% tariffs on Chinese EV imports next month to protect European economies. China has been the […]
China became the world’s factory by selling cheap goods. This strategy won’t work for EVs.
China, the world’s factory, is known for producing affordable goods quickly. But China EV makers shouldn’t leverage on their price advantage in the long run as it’s not sustainable, said a Bain consultant. The EU will impose up to 48.1% tariffs on Chinese EV imports next month to protect European economies. China has been the […]
Maine food experts’ favorite baked goods from America’s ‘pastry capital’
Jun. 12—Any Mainer with eyes and a sweet tooth already knew that we were living in the golden age of bakeries in Portland. We didn’t need celebrity chef and cookbook author Amanda Freitag to tell us so. “Well, it looks like Portland, Maine, might be vying for pastry capital of America,” Freitag told the industry […]
Man charged with robbing sporting goods store of firearms in 2022 sentenced to 5 1/2 years
Jun. 10—A man was sentenced to more than five years in prison after pleading guilty to federal charges stemming from a 2022 armed robbery at an Albuquerque sporting goods store. Dawayne Yates, 53, of Albuquerque plead guilty to interference with interstate commerce by threats or violence, possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted […]