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Who Went Unharmed by Tariffs? Not the Brands You Think

In the world of manufacturing, tariff changes hit hard — but not everyone felt the pain equally. When U.S. trade policies shifted and tariffs began creeping up on imported goods, large ...

Why So Many Brands Struggle to Find the Right Factory — And What You Can Do About It

If you’ve had to switch factories more than once, you’re not alone. For emerging and mid-sized leather goods brands, one of the biggest challenges isn’t designing the product — it’s find...

Struggling to Scale Your Leather Goods Production? You're Not Alone.

You’ve created a product your customers love. The orders are coming in. Your brand is picking up momentum. But now... your current production setup is holding you back. Sound familiar? I...

Let’s Talk Tariffs — and the Reality of U.S. Manufacturing

As trade policies shift and tariffs tighten their grip on margins, many fashion and lifestyle brands are rethinking their manufacturing strategies. And for good reason. At Ca...