07 Nov Republicans seize control of US Senate
"I don't expect the president to wake up tomorrow and view the world any differently than he does now. He knows I won't either," McConnell...
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20 May New Balance, Reebok, Nike footwear designer recognizes value of sneakerhead collecting
If there was a Sneaker Designers' Hall of Fame, Steven Smith would have a spot. Smith's is an established name in Oregon shoe design, a...
30 Oct Amazon Now Collecting Sales Tax in Conn. and Mass.
Last week, Amazon announced three new distribution centers, two in Maryland and one in Florida, that will establish a physical presence for the company in...
24 Aug Back-to-school meets Santa Claus
Toys"R"Us and Walmart got a very early jump on the holiday shopping promotions machine this week -- for Christmas, not Halloween -- by announcing price-matching...
23 Aug New England shoe companies out of step on tariff
A fight over footwear is brewing among several major sneaker manufacturers in New England. Six New England-based footwear companies wrote a letter to President Obama's...
22 Aug Controversial digital ad placement leaves tech companies scrambling
A Toyota ad might show up on a news article about a car crash. Or an ad for Dove, which prides itself on promoting women’s...
14 Jul Nike, footwear industry to watch trade talks closely
Tariffs for footwear imported to the U.S., not just from Vietnam, are complicated and arcane, crafted in the 1930s and taking into account the type...
12 Jul 17 States Plan Sales Tax Holidays For 2013
At least 17 states have tax-free periods planned for 2013, mostly for school-related spending. ...
06 Jun Well: Is Barefoot-Style Running Best? New Studies Cast Doubt
Barefoot-running enthusiasts long have believed that running without shoes or in minimalist footwear makes running easier, speedier and less injurious. Five separate studies there found...
03 Jun 3-D printing goes from sci-fi fantasy to reality
SAN MATEO, Calif. (AP) -- Invisalign, a San Jose company, uses 3-D printing to make each mouthful of customized, transparent braces. Mackenzies Chocolates, a confectioner...
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