| From the President |
Jan 20 |
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| "American Made" Tee Shirt Is Made in Mexico, J. C. Penney's Says It's Meant to Show Pride in America |
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Most of us would assume that a tee shirt lettered "AMERICAN MADE"
across its chest would be made in America. But that's not the case with
J. C. Penney's tee shirt so decorated. It's made in Mexico.
When
a 78-year-old retired clothing manufacturer discovered this canard he
was incensed. It seems that Joe Allen's company was driven out of
business by unfair foreign competition.
Allen brought the matter to the attention of the Alliance for American Manufacturing which contacted J.C. Penney.
Penney's
spokesperson replied to the AAM that "American Made" refers to the
wearer of the garment, not the shirt. J. C.. Penney told Business Week
the shirt will remain on store shelves throughout the summer. Penney's
says the tee is "intended to evoke our American lifestyle and pride in
being American." Huh?!
If you want to share your views on this
with J. C. Penney, please call Kelly Sanchez at 972-431-3961 or email
her at ksanch18@jcpenney.com. If you prefer, contact for Myron Ullman,
J.C. Penney CEO, at 972-431-8200. |
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