Custom Made Shoes: Comfort in a Box

Custom-Made Shoes: Comfort in a Box

Gifting a pair can be a complex undertaking, but Yohei Fukuda, a master shoemaker in Tokyo, says the result is well worth the effort.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Skechers stock jumps, as ‘growing awareness’ of comfort shoes lifts results

Shares of Skechers USA Inc. rallied after hours on Thursday after the sneaker maker boosted its full-year forecast, as enthusiasm for its comfort footwear held up despite a broader backdrop of more ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Reese, Reebok extend deal; signature shoe in '26

Sky star Angel Reese will become the sixth active player with a signature shoe deal, coming in 2026, after reaching a multiyear endorsement extension with Reebok.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

How ‘Shoe Doping’ Changed Marathon Times Forever

Technology is enabling increasingly fast times, but how fair is it?

Sports - The New York Times - November 3

The 17 Best Barefoot Shoes for Running or Walking (2024)

Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet.

Tech - Wired - November 3

A Singapore Shopping Guide to Peranakan Tiles, Shoes and More

If you’re visiting the city-state, here’s where you can see some of the most vivid Peranakan designs, including decorative tiles, beaded shoes, embroidery and jewelry.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Former Romney adviser: Harris will 'win fairly comfortably'

GOP strategist Stuart Stevens suggested in a recent interview that Vice President Harris is running what looks to be "the best presidential campaign ever." "I think the Harris campaign is running ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

9 Best Down Comforters (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Snuggle up under our favorite comforters for every season and every budget.

Tech - Wired - November 6

Why Women Find Watching True Crime Comforting

It’s a black and white moral universe where victims get justice.

Top stories - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

Oil prices end lower on progress toward Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks

Oil futures finished lower on Thursday, after comments from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken suggesting progress toward Israel-Hamas cease-fire negotiations eased the risk of disruptions to ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Hoka shoes are so popular, their maker just crushed quarterly estimates

Deckers Outdoor also guided for a 12% sales increase for fiscal 2025.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Angel Reese signs contract extension with Reebok, will get signature shoe in 2026

Reese is now the sixth active WNBA player with a signature shoe deal

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

They Love John Fluevog Shoes So Much They Married at One of His Stores

Amber Walker and Ron Dutt held a surprise wedding during the “Flummunity Fest,” a fan-driven gathering for admirers of the designer.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 1

Buying Shoes at Macy's Isn't Fun. Its New CEO Is Trying to Change That.

The retailer is putting fewer styles on shelves and using technology to get shoes out of the stockroom faster.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Dressed roast squash and chicken and chips: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipes for autumn comfort

A sweet-sour roast vegetable side with just a touch of heat, and an intense Libyan condiment that dials up a traybake chicken. ’Tis the season for the traybake, for the vegetables that are the ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

'It's pretty comfortable': Jets tackle spends nights in hyperbaric chamber for rehab

Jets tackle Morgan Moses has managed to stay on the field with a round-the-clock rehab program.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

2 charged in killing of their teen cousin, found wrapped in comforter on Connecticut highway

Two people have been charged in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old in Connecticut whose body was found wrapped in a comforter on a highway, as family say the suspects are the victim’s ...

India's Modi likely to find comfort in Trump's return and a shared worldview

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has made many countries anxious and recalculating where they stand with the U.S., but India appears to be welcoming the change that may embolden nationalist ...

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Comfort and joy: chef Eric Ripert’s favourite places to dine this season

The chef-patron of the three-star Le Bernardin likes to keep it local on the Upper East Side at this time of year, with sorties into SoHo and Nolita

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Super Micro Computer Stock Crashes, Wall Street Concerns Grow

Shares of the Nvidia customer have crashed since its accounting firm, Ernst & Young, resigned.

Business - Inc. - November 1

‘My new shoes show off my sausagey toes beautifully’ – Edith Pritchett cartoon

World - The Guardian - October 19

Kristina Blahnik on switching architecture for Manolos

Manolo Blahnik’s niece led the British luxury shoemaker to its best ever financial performance in 2022

Business - Financial Times - November 10

Vulnerable customers had VW cars taken away

VW Finance showed "a lack of empathy", according to the Financial Conduct Authority.

Customer Data Can Be Fragmented, but HubSpot Makes It Digestible

If you want to understand your customers better, there are some simple strategies to pursue.

Business - Inc. - October 21

‘Bespoke’ private banking: the ultimate in customer service?

Ultra-wealthy clients can pay for customised care in investments, tax and family governance. But they may not get everything they need

Business - Financial Times - October 25

The Key to Boosting Sales: Identifying and Converting Non-Customers

Not everyone is a customer. And you need to examine the types of non-customers you have to understand why.

Business - Inc. - October 26

JPMorgan sues customers over "infinite money" glitch

A temporary glitch let customers deposit phony checks and then withdraw thousands of dollars in "free money." Now JPMorgan is suing.

How Diwali Is Influencing Brands and Driving Customer Experience

From big box retailers to small brands, capitalizing on Diwali makes good business sense.

Business - Inc. - October 30

How to Make Ads Your Customers Want to Share

It’s not just about aiming for virality—it’s about crafting a story so meaningful, your audience feels compelled to share it. Here’s how to do that.

Business - Inc. - October 30

FTC sends $2.5 million to Credit Karma customers

The settlement stems from allegations Credit Karma misled consumers into applying for credit offers.

This Is the Wrong Way to Talk to Your Customers Post-Election

Avoid marketing missteps by pausing, considering your audience, and being authentic to your brand.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Starbucks app goes down, customers complain

The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.

TSMC Pauses Chip Shipments to Chinese Customers

The Taiwanese chip giant will halt shipments to Chinese companies after some of its most advanced chips ended up with Huawei.

Business - The New York Times - November 10

A New Streaming Customer Emerges: The Subscription Pauser

Customers have formed new habits of regularly pausing subscriptions and returning to them within a year.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

As a Gift, Custom Art Can Be Something Special

Artists and illustrators now often work from photos, making it possible to buy the service as a present for almost anyone who is almost anywhere.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago

3 Holiday Shopping Trends to Improve Customer Experience

Prepare your customer service team for the holiday rush with these insights.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Ballot boxes burned in Oregon, Washington

Authorities are investigating after two ballot drop boxes were burned in Oregon and Washington on Monday, just more than a week out from Election Day. Officers determined an incendiary device was ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Why it’s hard to box in the wealthy on tax

Budget measures and missed opportunities show difficulty of raising large sums from highly mobile executives

World - Financial Times - October 30

You need over $100,000 a year to retire comfortably in 3 U.S. states—none are New York

Retiring comfortably in Hawaii costs more than twice as much as in most other U.S. states.

Business - CNBC - October 19

In Moldova, we held our EU referendum in Russia’s shadow. The result was too close for comfort | Paula Erizanu

Like Brexit, our vote on Europe teetered on a knife-edge. While the pro-EU side scraped a win, Russia is waiting to undermine it. I have now gone through two EU referendums in my life – Brexit and ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

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