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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Huge turnout for first night of 2025 Concerts by the Shore
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It was a beautiful day for the beach and even a perfect day to kick off the annual 'Concerts by the Shore' series! The series is sponsored by Wegmans with the City of Rochester and Monroe County also providing support. Wednesday, Nik and the Nice Guys hit the stage at 7 p.m., and what a turn out it was! News 8 caught up with some concert goers who, to say the least, had a great time. 'We got a huge crowd out here plus a lot of people just enjoying the beach and the park. We are looking forward to a great season,' Ontario Beach Program Committee Chair Jim Farr said. Concerts by the Shore have been a Rochester tradition for 37 years. For the full 2025 line up, with performances every Wednesday, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The Best Walking Shoes I've Ever Worn Are Only $40 On Amazon
This isn't a drill. My search for the perfect walking shoe finally came to an end a couple of months ago. After trying for what feels like years to find a pair of everyday walking shoes that wouldn't make my feet feel like they were being suffocated and tortured, I came across a pair from a brand on Amazon that I wasn't familiar with. Though skeptical, I proceeded to read through the product description, sizing details, and at least 20 pages of (good and bad) reviews — and I came to the conclusion that the roughly $40 price tag was worth the buy. The shoes in question are from a brand named Lamincoa and come in a variety of vibrant colors like red, black, blue, purple and orange. At the time however, I was only looking for a simple, white shoe that would go with every outfit. Of course, keeping these powder-white shoes clean on the streets on New York would eventually result in the use of manydisinfectant wipes, Mr. Clean erasers and a lot of baking soda. Nonetheless, I bought them, as I was particularly sold on both the color options and the shoe's construction. As I said previously, my feet are wide, fairly plump and have a pronounced arch, making it difficult to find tennis shoes, especially ones that don't make them hurt after five minutes of wear. In short? The material a shoe is made of matters for me. These are made with breathable mesh knit all over and have an easy slip-on fit, something I always look for (as I'm also currently suffering from a bad case of jumper's knee, which makes my leg mobility pretty limited). The sole is made of sturdy, non-slip material, and the insole is made of comfortable memory foam that even after multiple wears — I'm talking every day for hours at a time — still holds up and doesn't make my feet feel like I'm walking directly on concrete. They're incredibly lightweight, which may turn you off when you first pick them up, but trust me when I say this will work in your favor if you have larger (size 10) feet like I do and are on your feet all day. The sizes ranges from women's 5 1/2 to 10 and do include half-sizes. Check out some of the things other Amazon reviewers have had to say about these shoes, which score an overall 4.1 and have over 4,000 five-star ratings: 'I wasn't sure what quality of a product I would receive when I ordered these off brand shoes. However, I was exceedingly surprised at how well-made these shoes are. I actually prefer these shoes to some of my significantly more costly and name brand shoes. They are extremely comfortable, I can wear them all day, walk in them for miles and my feet are fine. These are my favorite pair to run errands in, and wear when I know I'll be on my feet a lot. The detailing and seams are very well-made. You can tell that attention to comfort and quality was given when making this shoe. I am definitely going to make several more purchases.' — Debbie Gutierrez 'I purchased these for my girlfriend because she saw them somewhere on TikTok. They've replaced some Nikes she's had and she absolutely loves them. She says they're very comfortable and don't move around during her workouts. Good price for a very good shoe.' — Estee 'These shoes are so comfortable and look very high quality . I bought them in black and they continue to look brand new after having using them almost daily for over 6 months. I will purchase these in other colors for sure. The size of true to fit and although I have wide feet I feel that the stretch in the shoe make the shoes mold to my feet without fitting tight.' — Crystal Hernandez 'I wanted a sneaker to run errands in that was slip on but would stay put. These fit the bill perfectly. I took my daughter to the children's museum so we were walking and playing all day. These shoes were incredibly comfortable and very light weight. I also have swelling in my feet and these stretch enough to accommodate that but aren't so tight as to leave marks. The toe box is a little wide but it's fine for me. Will definitely buy another pair!' — Beth But the best way to know if something will work for you is to simply give it a try, and you can do so at the link below. Reviewers Swear These Easy-To-Wear Slides Are Actually Supportive 22 Shoes Under $50 That Are Actually Comfortable For People With Wide Feet 29 Pairs Of Shoes Reviewers Say Make It Feel Like You're 'Walking On Clouds'
Rakyat Post
16-05-2025
- Business
- Rakyat Post
Traditional Retailers Adopt TikTok Shop to Bridge Offline With Online
Subscribe to our FREE Local micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and homegrown brands in Malaysia's retail market are no longer debating about the necessity of digitalisation. From pasar malam merchants and roadside stalls to even mom-and-pop shops and shopping mall tenants, the discussions have now evolved from merely choosing either e-commerce or physical stores to optimising growth by merging both clicks with bricks. This is attributed to the abundance of public-private support for digital transformation and comprehensive nationwide internet infrastructure built by the government, which flattened the barriers of entry for any business, no matter how small, to participate in the digital economy. Innovative MSMES across the country have demonstrated first-hand how they've leveraged online content and commerce on TikTok Shop's full-funnel ecosystem to unlock new income streams, grow in-store footfall, build loyal communities, and enrich their customers' user journey. Nik Nur Adzuan, the co-founder of local Shariah-compliant prayer-friendly attire and Hajj & Umrah needs business 'Running a purely offline business meant that our brand's growth was limited by our store's location. Expanding would require significant capital to open new locations, including upfront costs for rental deposits, renovations, inventory stocking, hiring staff, utilities, and more,' she said. According to Nik, their business may not be future-proof in the long term, if they didn't expand. This is due to the nature of the business, which spikes during peak seasons like school holidays and Hajj, but taper off during non-peak periods because it's not purchased daily year-round, unlike groceries. 'To cover operating costs, like rent and wages, we needed to build a more consistent revenue stream by widening our customer base without incurring heavy overhead costs. That's why we ventured online through TikTok Shop,' she emphasised. Nik stated that the 'Within just two months, our brand was discovered by nearly 10,000 followers online and our sales grew 12-fold. We even had customers nationwide and also from Singapore visiting our physical store in Selangor since we built our brand presence online,' Nik concluded. Another homegrown entrepreneur, Kamarul Zaman, who founded and manages local durian business 'We started Pak Ali back in 2017 by selling durians at roadside stalls. At the time, we were only running it as a small business to sustain our livelihoods,' he said. Kamarul shared that on some days when there was steady flow of customer visits, they managed to clear out stocks, while on rainy days when there were less visitors, some of their durians had gone to waste. That is the unpredictable reality of selling fresh produce and perishable goods at physical stalls. It was hard to sustain and even harder to scale. 'In our efforts to overcome these challenges, especially during the COVID-19 lockdowns, we delved into TikTok Shop to tap into a more stable and scalable customer base online to complement our roadside stall operation,' Kamarul shared. Through TikTok Shop's livestreams, Kamarul and his team were able to authentically showcase the freshness of their produce in real time by opening up each durian ordered by viewers online, which helped to build trust and drive conversion. 'Going online did not just help us reach a wider market, but also enabled us to deepen the loyalty of customers that visited our physical stalls too. Many of them started following our TikTok Shop account after their first visit, and we continued receiving repeat orders digitally through livestreams and shoppable videos,' he added. Today, Pak Ali has grown into a widely recognised durian brand in Malaysia with over 24,000 followers on TikTok Shop, selling an average of 1,500 kilograms of durian every day. The surge in online popularity has also opened new doors for Kamarul and his team, allowing them to expand into on-ground event catering. Frisha Fazara Binti Ishak, who co-manages 'My parents started the business in 1990. We did not have a permanent physical store as we were just a micro-sized business back then, and lacked the capital to afford monthly rental fees,' she reminisced. Their products were mainly sold at seasonal pop-up stores at bazaars and relied heavily on word-of-mouth endorsements, which helped to secure a few direct delivery orders. 'Since I started actively co-managing the business, I helped my parents to reinvent their retail model by adopting TikTok Shop. Livestreams and shoppable videos catapulted our business growth from a few seasonal orders to consistently achieving an average of 5-digit sales every month,' she rejoiced. According to Frisha Fazara, they have now accumulated over 4,300 followers on TikTok Shop, which have become loyal customers not just online, but also in person at their pop-up stores. 'Some customers have even invited us to open up booths at their events. We are grateful for the opportunities and support that TikTok Shop has provided us,' she said. The evolution of Malaysia's retail landscape signals a clear shift, indicating that digital and brick-and-mortar commerce are no longer competing paths, but complementary forces. As more local MSMEs aim to embrace hybrid retail models, TikTok Shop's full-funnel ecosystem will continue empowering businesses by breaking the boundaries between offline and online retail. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Barnama
16-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
MSMEs And Homegrown Brands Leverage TikTok Shop For Optimal Growth
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Local micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and homegrown brands in Malaysia's retail sector have moved past debating the need for digitalisation, with many now actively integrating online and offline strategies to drive long-term growth. From pasar malam vendors and roadside stalls to family-run shops and shopping mall retailers, the conversation has shifted from choosing between e-commerce or physical stores to strategically blending both, merging clicks with bricks to maximise reach and efficiency. In a statement, TikTok Malaysia said this shift has been fuelled by growing public-private support for digital transformation and the country's robust internet infrastructure, which has lowered the barriers for businesses of all sizes to enter and thrive in the digital economy. 'Many MSMEs have successfully leveraged online content and commerce through TikTok Shop's full-funnel ecosystem to unlock new income streams, increase footfall to physical outlets and enhance customer engagement,' the statement read. One such success story is Al-Cataly, a Shariah-compliant brand specialising in prayer-friendly apparel and Hajj and Umrah essentials. Co-founded by Nik Nur Adzuan, the business had operated solely from a single physical store in Kota Damansara, Selangor, since its establishment in 2014, struggling to expand beyond that footprint. 'Running a purely offline business meant our growth was limited by our location. Expanding required substantial capital for deposits, renovations, inventory, staff and utilities,' said Nik, adding that demand for their products peaked during school holidays and pilgrimage seasons but dipped during off-peak periods. 'To build consistent revenue and reduce overhead, we went online through TikTok Shop,' she said, adding that the TikTok Shop LIVE Hub x TEKUN Nasional in Kuala Lumpur provided them access to training and studio-grade livestreaming equipment. "Within just two months, we gained nearly 10,000 followers and saw a 12-fold increase in sales. Customers even travelled from across Malaysia and Singapore to visit our store,' she added.
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Film documents grief of family who made new life in the wilderness
An award-winning documentary which began with a family building a life in the Norwegian wilderness instead captured the dark months after their lives were upturned by grief. A New Kind of Wilderness, released last year, followed Nik and Maria Payne on their rural smallholding as they pursued a dream of living "outside of the rat-race", raising their three children close to nature. Director Silje Evensmo Jacobsen had been following a blog written by Maria, herself a photographer and film-maker, for years when she came up with the idea of filming the family's alternative lifestyle. But none of those involved could have foreseen Maria being diagnosed with cancer, which eventually claimed her life in 2019, aged just 41. The film, which won the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary at the Sundance film festival in 2024, is set to be released in cinemas in the UK on 16 May. Ms Jacobsen had filmed some of the documentary before Maria became unwell, but had paused the production for some years by the time she was diagnosed. When she got back in touch with the Paynes in 2019, Maria had died. Nik, who grew up on a farm near Chester before moving to Norway with Maria, agreed to led Ms Jacobsen document their lives as he and their children, Ronja, Freya, Falk and Wolf, came to terms with grief. Ms Jacobsen said: "Even though I only met Maria a few times, losing her felt like losing a friend. "I felt this urgency to capture her world visually. "For me, the best way to do that was to show her story through her family, her children, and their way of life, but now also with a deeper dimension [of] how they coped after such a huge loss, while making sure Maria's spirit lived on through her photos and stories."Nik said watching the film reminded him of the dark months after losing his wife. He told BBC North West Tonight: "It brings back the memories and you realise just how dark and hard a time it was. "And yet somehow you come through it."I always tell people that we don't know how strong we are until we need that strength. That's when we realise you just find the strength to carry on somehow."Ronja, now 20, said her lifestyle had been very different to many children's but that she now appreciated how she grew up. "I had a good balance between having a very good life at home and feeling very free," she said."Having a childhood where you could just run around, learning a lot about life."I appreciate those values now." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
