Charlie Merrow of Merrow Manufacturing:* Meeting the moment – Why new brands, built in America, may win the future of soft goods

Apr 26, 2025

The global soft goods supply chain is unraveling. Decades of chasing cheap labor overseas now face the harsh realities of tariffs, geopolitical instability and volatile markets. For founders, brand leaders and investors, this disruption isn’t just a challenge; it’s your greatest opportunity in decades. The solution isn’t another quick fix abroad – it’s building resilient, authentic new brands right here, in America.

 

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