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Malaysian Reserve
21 hours ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
The Right Fit: Footwear Brand FCTRY LAb Selects Barrett Distribution Centers for D2C Fulfillment
FRANKLIN, Mass., Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Barrett Distribution Centers is proud to announce a new partnership with FCTRY LAb, a trend-setting footwear company headquartered in Los Angeles. Barrett will provide warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation services to support the brand's direct-to-consumer (D2C) operations via Co-founded by industry veterans Omar Bailey and Abhi Som, FCTRY LAb is redefining the future of footwear through bold design, rapid innovation, and performance-driven engineering. Known for game-changing releases like the Duckboot – A bold streetwear collaboration with rapper NLE Choppa and the Stomper – A rugged yet refined boot that repurposes a classic silhouette with motorcycle-inspired detailing – worn by Seth Rollins in WWE, FCTRY LAb continues to push the boundaries of modern design. 'Barrett checked every box, from their proximity to our HQ and deep footwear experience to their ability to meet fast-paced scaling needs and high order volumes. With the lease ending at our current facility, FCTRY LAb turned to Barrett for a quick and flexible solution, and they delivered,' said Ravi Bhaskaran, chief operating officer at FCTRY LAb. 'Partnering with Barrett sets us up for success as we enter this next growth phase.' In addition to its commercial success, FCTRY LAb has demonstrated elite performance capabilities. Co-founder Omar Bailey, known for designing footwear for MLB and NBA legends, developed custom cleats for Super Bowl champion Jalen Ramsey, which ranked in the top five by the NFL's official testing lab. The brand is also crafting footwear for San Francisco 49ers' Trent Williams, international cricketers, and pro tennis athletes. Recent standout models include the Knight RNR a sleek foam slip–on recovery sneaker, the MOCC for Men and MOCC for Women, a slip-on silhouette fusing moccasin comfort with future tech, and the RUFL Boots, designed to deliver utility and swagger in one powerful statement – as seen on New York Fashion Week. 'We're thrilled to bring FCTRY LAb into the Barrett family,' said Harrison Smith, director of 3PL pricing. 'Led by a visionary team, there's no doubt FCTRY LAb is poised for remarkable growth. We can't wait to be a part of the game-changing future they're building – and to provide the fulfillment and transportation support that helps them get there faster.' Barrett's scalable infrastructure and proven apparel fulfillment expertise make it the right long-term partner as FCTRY LAb continues to grow and disrupt the footwear industry. Operations were launched at Barrett's Montebello, California, facility. About Barrett Distribution Centers Since 1941, Barrett has provided customized third-party logistics (3PL), direct-to-consumer (DTC) eCommerce fulfillment, omnichannel distribution, managed transportation solutions and retail compliance for clients across all industries, with a focus on apparel & footwear, health & beauty, consumer packaged goods (CPG) and education. Barrett continues to be a leading 3rd party logistics provider in North America, known for superior execution, customer engagement and direct access to senior leadership decision makers. As a member of Inc's fastest growing companies list 15+ times, Barrett is big enough to do the job and still small enough to deeply care about your business. Brands interested in a new 3PL partnership may contact Barrett directly here. About FCTRY LAb FCTRY LAb is a Black led high-tech footwear innovation facility and brand based in Los Angeles. Co-Founded by Omar Bailey and Abhi Som, FCTRY LAb's mission is to help creators and brands of all sizes to develop and commercialize footwear while giving them significantly larger ownership than traditional endorsement models. The innovation lab is a bridge between product creation and manufacturing to full commercialization and fulfillment.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- General
- Straits Times
Stomper goes fishing in Pasir Ris pond -- and realises rare owl is doing the same
Stomper goes fishing in Pasir Ris pond -- and realises rare owl is doing the same A man was fishing at Pasir Ris Town Park on Aug 10 when loud flapping sounds caught his attention. Stomper Hadhi was surprised to see a buffy fish owl - a rare animal listed as critically endangered in the Singapore Red Data Book. Sharing photos and a video of the beautiful creature, he recounted: "I was fishing in the pond at around midnight when I heard a loud flapping sound and then a big splash on my left. "I saw this owl perching on a pole near the edge of the pond. The area is known to local anglers as 'saudi'." It turns out the owl was catching fish too, just like the Stomper. The Stomper marked the location where he saw the owl. PHOTO: STOMP "I suspect the owl has a nest nearby and it was catching fish for its young hatchlings,' said Hadhi. "I saw it coming back a few times and diving into the pond to catch those tilapias swimming just above the water. "I was quite surprised. It's not the first time I have seen an owl, but never this close to a residential area, let alone catching fish in the pond." Also known as the Malaysian fish owl or ketupa ketupu, the buffy fish owl is native to Southeast Asia. It can be identified by its striking white eyebrows, bright yellow eyes and ear tufts. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
New Paper
7 days ago
- New Paper
Man who made Bugis dessert shop employee cry admits being in the wrong
He lost his temper after waiting 30 minutes for his dessert that never came. The customer who raged at a Bugis dessert shop employee until she cried has admitted to Stomp that he was in the wrong. But he denied threatening the Stomper who grabbed him by the collar. The Stomper had told Stomp: "I stood up and told the guy to stop shouting, and he threatened to beat me as he felt that he was not being treated fairly." The customer told Stomp: "I never threatened to beat him. It is totally a lie." The Stomper said: "He came all the way up to my face and asked me to beat him if I was not happy." The incident took place in the Dessert Gallery at Liang Seah Street on Aug 2 at about 10.30pm. The customer had ordered his dessert via a QR code, but he was unaware that his payment did not go through, a staff member told Stomp. "Instead of nicely checking with the staff, he actually came into the store and shouted at an innocent and busy staff member," said the Stomper. "She accepted his request by refunding the money he paid for in cash, but the customer insisted on a refund via PayNow." So she referred the customer to her colleague, who was the woman he scolded in the video shared by the Stomper. "I didn't expect him to suddenly start swearing and being very aggressive," the dessert shop employee told Shin Min Daily News. "Another customer stood up to stop him, but he got even angrier and threw cash at the customer." The other customer was the Stomper, who told Stomp: "I grabbed his collar and warned him not to throw the money. This was the only time I touched him." The customer accused the Stomper of discrimination, telling Stomp: "He said only Chinese people would try to get so little refund. That was why I threw the money towards him, but not directly at him. I just threw the money onto the floor in front of him because he discriminated against my nationality." The Stomper denied this. "Nope, I didn't say Chinese people," claimed the Stomper. "I said it was a little amount - $12.80. Why the need to shout and make a big fuss? "When people told him to stop shouting, he didn't stop and kept ranting. His girlfriend was the one adding fuel into the fire when she kept adding negativity towards the staff and me." The customer clarified that the woman was his wife, not his girlfriend. The Stomper said: "The staff was crying even after he left." In response to a Stomp query, the staff member confirmed that the customer made her colleague cry. The Stomper told Stomp: "By admitting fault to you, isn't that insincere? I don't expect any apology from him, but he should apologise to the staff and the shop owner. "The staff might be worn out the whole day from huge amount of orders and she has to face this situation which can be avoided. I was not happy with the shop ordering system as well, but I didn't create a scene. I merely asked and just don't visit again lor. "Nothing to lose, not even temper as it makes us look very bad, especially when money is thrown. It reflects how this person is when he is not acting rationally."
New Paper
27-07-2025
- New Paper
An $80 job goes awry as plumber allegedly worsens choked toilets
The website said choke repair cost "from $40". The company quoted "$80 or onwards" on WhatsApp. But after making it worse, the plumber said it would cost $850. Stomper JD, who had contacted the plumber, later found out the choke could've been easily cleared with some store-bought chemicals and hot water. He has since filed a complaint with the Consumers Association of Singapore (Case). The Stomper works at a wine bar in Dempsey. "On July 14, our toilets got clogged and choked as some customer had tried to flush down paper towels," recounted JD. "My boss was away so I didn't have the contact of the previous plumber he called to clear the choke and he told me to find a plumber online. "So I did a Google search for one. I picked one from the sponsored ads and it brought me to a website called The website said the starting price for clearing chokes was $40. "My boss had paid $80 for the previous plumber, so I contacted the number on the website via WhatsApp," said the Stomper. The company messaged back that the charge for clearing a choke toilet was at least $80. "Since $80 was what we paid before, I was like fine," explained JD. "A youngish guy probably around 23 or 24 years of age showed up. He proceeded to flush both toilets, which revealed the choke as the water rose. "He asked if this had happened before. I said yes and the previous plumber used some machine, which took him 30 to 40 minutes and it was fixed. He asked why not just call back the previous plumber and I said I didn't have his contact. "So he proceeded to flush the toilets again, now causing the choked water to overflow from the bowl down to the toilet floors, making it a bigger problem. "A few minutes into this, he told me the only way he could fix this was to hack the toilet pipes and remove them before running his machine in and then refixing the toilet by plastering it back. It sounded like reno works and not plumbing. "I asked him how much that would be and he said it would cost about $850." The Stomper rejected this and just paid the $30 transport fee to the plumber, who gave JD a receipt from a company called Ivory Plumbing. "Let's not forget the guy basically came in and created a flood instead of doing anything to remedy the situation. I had to physically wring out all the overflowed water from the bowls," said the Stomper. "Fast forward three days later, my boss was back from overseas. He bought two large bottles of chemical to clear choked drains from some industrial store, poured it down the toilets, poured down two kettles of hot water, used a plunger and 30 minutes later, the choke was gone." This made JD angry with the plumber. "I decided that I would write to them asking for an explanation. Hours later, still no reply," said the Stomper, who added that his number was later blocked. "So I decided to head to Google and leave them a Google review and that was when I realise how this company scams people. "First, when you find them through the sponsored ads, their website name does not openly reveal their actual company name. It's from the receipt that I found out and checking on that company name, you will realise that they have been rated 1½ stars." On the website at there is no mention of Ivory Plumbing. In a Google search for Ivory Plumbing, Stomp found two warnings about the company in the Complaint Singapore Facebook group, one posted in October 2024 and the other in June 2025. When contacted by Stomp, Case president Melvin Yong said Case has received five complaints regarding Ivory Plumbing this year. "The complaints were generally about overcharging and the ineffective servicing of plumbing parts," added Mr Yong, who is also the MP for Radin Mas. "Consumers are advised to obtain clear quotations before agreeing to any plumbing services, and to verify the credibility and track record of the service provider. Where possible, compare prices and reviews across different companies before making a decision." The Stomper claimed Ivory Plumbing uses sponsored Google ads to circumvent their company name and ratings, leaving desperate people with plumbing issues to engage them unknowingly. "This company needs to be stopped," he said. "I'm very surprised that they have been able to stay in business for as long as they have." Stomp has contacted Ivory Plumbing for more info.
Straits Times
22-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Stomper and his mum have thousands stuck in crypto exchange ceasing operations in S'pore
Stomper and his mum have thousands stuck in crypto exchange ceasing operations in S'pore A Tokenize Xchange user said he and his mother were unable to withdraw their money after the cryptocurrency exchange announced that it will be ceasing its Singapore operations. Stomper STL shared a screenshot of the email making the announcement he received on July 17. The email from Tokenize Xchange said there would be a separate email to notify Singapore users on their "relevant period" for asset withdrawal. The Stomper said: "Currently, I can only view my balance in USD. I'm unable to withdraw to my SGD account. When I queried, they sent the following reply below." The reply said: "USD fiat withdrawal has already ceased since January 2025." The Stomper's mother is affected as well. He said: "My mum has an account in SGD and is also unable to make withdrawals." His mother has S$9,500 in her account while the Stomper has US$5,000 ($3,900) in his. The Straits TImes reported that users with portfolios below $10,000 have been able to withdraw the cash portion of their holdings and transfer their cryptocurrencies to other exchanges since July 17. "Based on personal experience, that's not accurate," said the Stomper. He added that he would be following up with the Monetary Authority of Singapore and making a police report. "Yes, I am worried, but thankfully, I had moved most of my holdings to Coinbase last year," he said. "For now, I'm still hoping to get my money back." Founded in 2017, Tokenize Xchange will cease its operations in Singapore from Sept 30. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
