This & That, Ceci et Cela

When big companies copy goods made by entrepreneurs. Target, Kmart, GMAC and the Pottery Barn are all corporate giants accused of modifying product samples from entrepreneurs looking for their big break, then manufacturing large quantities overseas and undercutting the price – essentially running the smaller competition out of business. In fact, furniture designers, woodworkers and other artisans are allegedly so weary of Pottery Barn’s practices that company buyers ...