Coach goods manufacturer ran a sweatshop?

[merika]

This article on AP today accuses a manufacturer of Coach leather goods of running a sweatshop in Boston. It is probably the case that the person was a subcontractor of Coach, and the company did not realize what was happening. I wonder if this will reflect badly on Coach in any way?

Mass. leather goods maker hired illegals - Yahoo! News

 

[krispin41]

I guess I am missing the part in the article where it mentions Coach by name.

 

[Cameelio]

IT says they used to. Its probably when Coach goods were made in the US.

"Michael Bianco Inc., founded in 1985, specialized in manufacturing high-end leather goods for retailers including Coach Inc. and Timberland Co. before landing a $9.4 million military contract in 2003 to make survival vests. "

But now the company has a contract with the military to make the "survival vests". I dont think coach has anymore ties with this company

 

[Hyacinth]

I don't think Coach makes anything in the US any more so there's no current connection to them.