History Happenings: Oct. 21, 2025
On this day in 1803, all masters and journeyman shoemakers in the area interested in planning a celebration of the birth of St. Crispin should come to Union…
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History Happenings: Oct. 8, 2025
“Reach Your Hands Out – Opportunity is Within Your Grasp!” On this day in 1930, the proprietors of Newburyport’s new shoe store used these words to alert readers…
Read more History Happenings: Oct. 8, 2025These 10 Jobs Are the Hardest on Your Feet
Working on your feet can be a real pain, but certain jobs put workers at a high risk of developing chronic pain if they don’t wear the right…
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The Best Espadrilles for Summer
When it comes to summer shoes, you can’t go wrong with an effortless espadrille. There’s something about that roped sole that instantly adds a perfectly seasonal edge to any ensemble,…
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History Happenings: July 1, 2024
“Cool shoes for hot feet” were available, according to the newspaper on this day in 1901. Why go around with sweaty feet from heavy shoes? Put them away…
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X-Rays Reveal Gnarled Remains of Ancient Roman Military Sandal
At first blush, the remains of an ancient Roman sandal look more like little gnarled carcasses than footwear. But upon closer inspection and using X-rays, archeologists say the…
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Feelgoodz Unveils Industry-Disrupting Bodhi Spa Slide
Press Release • May 15, 2024 15:00 EDT Eco-Friendly Amenity Sets New Hospitality Standards in Sustainability, Comfort, and Guest Experience GARNER, N.C., May 15, 2024 (Newswire.com) – Feelgoodz,…
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SENIOR LOOKOUT: Tips for reducing risk of a taking spill
The fear of falling as we age is a very real concern. Most of us can tell a story of a friend or loved one who fell and…
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Danvers Historical Society exhibit explores the success of Ideal Baby Shoe Co.
A new exhibit hosted by Danvers Historical Society volunteers Sheila Cooke-Kayser and Joyce Cranford will explore the legacy of Danvers businesswoman Adra Day and the Ideal Baby Shoe…
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What Are The Lightest Basketball Shoes? 10 Best Performance Picks For 2024
The impact of a shoe’s weight on a player’s performance cannot be overstated. Lightweight shoes are designed to offer optimal movement and enable players to stay quick on…
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Nike says 'newness' is crucial to its growth. One analyst says it's not working
As sneaker makers try to stay relevant amid waning demand, Nike Inc. executives on Thursday said they were banking on “newness and innovation” to win over reluctant shoppers.…
Read more Nike says 'newness' is crucial to its growth. One analyst says it's not workingNike shares dive, company eyes $2 billion in cost cuts amid 'softer' outlook
Shares of Nike Inc. tumbled after hours Thursday after the athletic-gear giant warned of a “softer second-half revenue outlook” on its quarterly earnings call, and said it is…
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Nike Beats Profit Expectations, Sees $2 Billion of Cost Cuts
Nike beat expectations for second-quarter profit and announced a $2 billion cost-cutting plan, as it sees sales softening for the second half of its fiscal year. Continue reading…
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Adidas 3Q Net Pft EUR259M
By Andrea Figueras Adidas on Wednesday posted a decline in net profit and sales for the third quarter while it continued to reduce high inventory levels. The German…
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Inside Kanye West’s troubled Adidas partnership: Tears. Rage. Thrown shoes. Even a scrawled swastika.
The ending of the partnership between the artist Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, in October 2022 appeared to come after weeks of his comments about Jewish…
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Blue Apron notches triple-digit percentage gain while Nike rallies after earnings beat and boosts Foot Locker stock
Here are the day’s biggest movers: Stock gainers: Blue Apron Holding Inc.’s stock APRN, +133.52% rocketed by 134% after food-delivery start-up Wonder said it would acquire the company…
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Adidas and Puma shares rally after Nike results
Investors bid up Nike’s rivals Adidas and Puma in early European markets action, after their U.S. peer beat first-quarter earnings forecasts. Adidas shares ADS, +6.09% jumped 6%, and…
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Nike stock rises as profit beats estimates and inventories fall
Nike Inc. on Thursday reported a fiscal first-quarter profit that beat expectations, although revenue came up just shy of Wall Street’s estimates, amid a drop in sales for…
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Micron, Peloton, GameStop, Workday, Nike, CarMax, and More Stock Market Movers
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After fighting over connected fitness, Peloton and Lululemon join forces
Peloton Interactive’s stock jumped after hours Wednesday after the connected-exercise-bike maker and yoga-wear giant Lululemon Athletica announced a five-year partnership that will combine digital fitness with workout and…
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