tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6700055358048816316.post998735943736844511..comments2024-03-10T03:35:36.056-07:00Comments on International WSJ Insights: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6700055358048816316.post-22493023994822593522016-09-12T15:14:40.619-07:002016-09-12T15:14:40.619-07:00that is the issue here, the U.S retailers are supp...that is the issue here, the U.S retailers are supposed to know what they are selling therefore firmly require their sellers to provide clear documentations to prove the authenticity of the raw materials they are using especially when they had previous doubt with the company they dealt with...feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07053095914165735746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6700055358048816316.post-82254884925765394212016-09-12T07:58:56.755-07:002016-09-12T07:58:56.755-07:00This issue illustrates the complexities of the glo...This issue illustrates the complexities of the global supply chain, as well as the challenges that can come from several retailers depending on one major supplier for similar goods. It is also a clear indication that U.S retailers may not have full knowledge regarding the source of the raw materials of their goods (which ultimately is their responsibility). This is especially problematic for retailers and marketers as modern consumers are increasingly more savvy and demand authenticity and sustainable manufacture of products. Additionally, when consumers encounter widespread counterfeiting, they become distrustful of particular brands and this will definitely affect a retailer's bottom line (as is the case for Target and Walmart) not to mention reputation. Ally MontilloAlMonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05068200709931162621noreply@blogger.com