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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meme stock Krispy Kreme will give away free doughnuts just for wearing this popular shoe—here's when and why
Doughnut lovers, this one's for you! Starting in August, you'll be able to purchase limited-edition Crocs clogs inspired by Krispy Kreme's glazed doughnuts—and also get a free doughnut, simply for wearing the Crocs into the store. Stop being a martyr at work. Aim for sustainable success instead Chipotle's CEO just shared the reason why sales have been down. Many fast food fans will relate Southwest Airlines' open seating is ending: Here's what the new 8-group boarding process will look like The Krispy Kreme x Crocs Classic Clogs collaboration will be available for purchase on August 5, with the footwear coming in a specially branded Krispy Kreme doughnut box. The shoes include two interchangeable toe caps of chocolate and strawberry icing with sprinkles, oversized Krispy Kreme Jibbitz charms of the Original Glazed doughnut and Krispy Kreme 'Hot Now' light (which customers can swap out depending on their tastes), and a strap around the heels with the Krispy Kreme logo. In addition, customers will be able to purchase a five-pack of Krispy Kreme Jibbitz charms, with two doughnuts, a dozen box, the iconic paper hat, and the Krispy Kreme logo. 'At Crocs, we've always believed in comfort you can customize,' said Terence Reilly, Crocs' chief brand officer, in a statement. 'Because when it comes to self-expression, we 'doughnut' hold back.' If all this Croc talk is making you hungry, take note: From August 4 to 10, while supplies last, Krispy Kreme is also offering a special dozen box featuring the three flavors featured on the Crocs: Original Glazed, Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles, and Strawberry Iced with Sprinkles. You can find them at participating Krispy Kreme shops, and for pickup or delivery via Krispy Kreme's app and website. How to get the Krispy Kreme x Crocs Classic Clogs On August 4—a day before the collaboration officially drops—anyone can order the Crocs by visiting any participating Krispy Kreme shop and scanning the Crocs QR code on display. On August 5, the collaboration becomes available online at and in Crocs stores. When to get a free doughnut for wearing Crocs to a Krispy Kreme store On August 9, Krispy Kreme will offer a free Original Glazed doughnut to customers who come in wearing their Crocs. Krispy Kreme as a new meme stock Krispy Kreme is currently riding the wave of another trend: the meme stock. In short (pun intended), this is when a group of investors use social media to decide which stocks to buy, often in struggling companies at a low price, forcing that stock price to rise. (The stocks are often heavily shorted, according to Reuters, forcing those investors to sell to stop their losses.) The practice has been popularized in part by the Reddit group WallStreetBets. On Wednesday, shares in Krispy Kreme (Nasdaq: DNUT) jumped 25% in premarket trading before the opening bell, before leveling off as of the time of this writing, up about 4%. This comes one day after the stock rose 26%. Krispy Kreme has a current market capitalization of $750.15 million. In its most recent earnings report for the first quarter of 2025, the company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.05, which met Wall Street expectations. However, the company missed estimates on revenue, which fell 15.2% year over year, to $375.18 million. This post originally appeared at to get the Fast Company newsletter: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
San Francisco Chronicle
5 days ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Two juveniles reported missing out of the South Bay
Authorities on Thursday asked for the public's help in locating two young girls who went missing overnight in San Jose. Paulina Rodriguez-Morales, 11, and Yaneretzi Paredes-Estrada, 13, were last seen around 2 a.m. near Banff Street and Herald Avenue, and were believed to be in a gray Toyota Prius with an unknown license plate, according to the California Highway Patrol. Rodriguez-Morales is 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs about 160 pounds and has brown eyes and hair, officials said. She was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants and black Croc shoes. Paredes-Estrada was wearing a black t-shirt, gray pants and black shoes, officials said. She is five feet tall, weighs around 115 pounds and has brown eyes and hair. Endangered Missing Advisory Alert - Santa Clara County Last seen: Banff Street and Harold Avenue, San Jose @SanJosePD IF SEEN, CALL 9-1-1 — CHP - Alerts (@CHPAlerts) July 24, 2025 Anyone who sees the girls was asked to call 911.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ibiza Rocks hotel guest 'nearly has nervous breakdown' over disgusting 'giant petri dish' pool
As another tragedy unfolds at the Ibiza Rocks resort, footage has emerged showing the grimy condition of the hotel pool, which apparently left some guests too fearful to go in barefoot Amid concerns over the popular Ibiza Rocks resort, following a fourth tragedy, footage has emerged which shows the allegedly grimy condition of the hotel pool, which one holidaymaker likened to a "petri-dish". In a TikTok video some have dubbed "minging," user @ showed followers the less-than-gleaming pool at Ibiza Rocks; an Ibiza-based hotel and event space long favoured by partygoers. The self-described "germ freak" wasn't best impressed by the mucky-looking pool, which was strewn with debris, including drink cans left behind by revellers. Giving fellow TikTok users a closer look at what she was dealing with, the content creator lifted up her Barbie pink Croc, which had been left grubby inside. Commenting, "SOS send help", the Ibiza tourist, who visited the resort in August 2024, shuddered: "The germ freak in me having a nervous breakdown in Ibiza Rocks". A number of fellow germophobes felt her pain, taking to the comment section to express their sympathy. One person wrote: "I stayed there last time I went to Ibiza and you should see the colour of the water once it's closed and everyone's gone." Another advised: "You would need a tetanus after being in that." In response to a third commenter, who declared that this was the reason they would "never have pool parties", the original poster agreed: "I never put them together?! It's like a big fat Petri dish." It wasn't all doom and gloom, however, with one follower revealing that: "My mate found a €20 note in there so worth the disease." On this front, @ laughed: "I'd love a list of everything ever found in it". She also urged future swimmers to wear their trusty Crocs while taking a dip, urging, "Don't take them off you." This comes as politicians call upon the San Antonio mayor and tourism minister to visit the area of Ibiza Rocks, following another tragic death at the resort. Since April, four people have died at the hotel, which made headlines again this week after sportsman Gary Kelly, 19, from Scotland, plummeted to his death after falling off a balcony. This tragedy occurred just two weeks after the death of 26-year-old Evan Thomson, from Aberdeen, who fell to his death from the same hotel. In the aftermath of this devastating incident, Evan's family and friends criticised safety precautions at the four-star venue. On April 27, a 19-year-old Italian tourist of Turkish origin plunged to her death from the fourth floor of the adult-only hotel, while a British guest, aged 33, died in her room after going into cardiac arrest. There is no suggestion that the Ibiza Rocks hotel is to blame for any of the four tragedies that have unfolded on the premises. However, the PSOE party, which leads the opposition both in San Antonio and in the Balearic Islands region, has issued the following statement on the matter: 'The PSOE of San Antonio publicly denounces the worrying increase of tourism of excesses in the municipality during the two years of Marga Prohens' Partido Popular Balearic Islands Government with the direct complicity of San Antonio mayor, Marcos Serra, and Vicent Mari's Ibiza island council. "It also demands urgent measures to stop the deterioration in co-existence, security and image. The PSOE regrets the death of yet another tourist and, with the lack of direction the municipality is suffering, again asks the mayor to convene round-table talks to work on the change of tourism model we need.' It continued: 'What we are experiencing today is the confirmation of a deliberate policy of permissiveness on the part of the Partido Popular, which puts the interests of those who benefit from the lack of control before the well-being of citizens. The PSOE denounces that the Balearic PP government has chosen to protect excesses and progressively dismantle the tools of control.' In light of Gary's death, Ibiza Rocks has paused its events programme, with a spokesperson giving the following statement: 'We are deeply shocked and devastated by the recent incidents that have tragically occurred. "Our priority is to support those affected and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time, and to fully assist the authorities with their investigations. The safety and wellbeing of our guests has, and always will remain, our highest priority.'
Forbes
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Krispy Kreme and Crocs Tease A Collab Fans Didn't See Coming
Getty Images Just when it felt like food collabs had peaked, Krispy Kreme slid a Croc onto the donut conveyor belt. Literally, the donut giant and the famously love-it-or-hate-it footwear brand dropped a teaser that has fans spiraling into speculation — and maybe hunger. The Instagram reel opens with a blurred-out 'Spicy Content' warning, followed by a slow reveal of a cream-colored Croc nestled among freshly glazed donuts. The caption? 'We're cooking up something that fits just right. Where comfort meets crave.' Nothing more. There's context, but only the video closes with glowing iconing signage, buttery visuals, and for fans, a whole lot of confusion. Crocs posted the teaser reel as well with perfect simple caption, 'let us cook.' Whatever it is, it's bound to be sweet, strange, and likely to sell out fast. What's new and why fans are spiraling Krispy Kreme posted a glowing neon tease to Instagram on Monday, featuring their signature 'Hot Now' sign above a bright green Crocs logo with the words 'now serving…' underneath. The caption? 'We're cooking up something that fits just right. Where comfort meets crave, big things are coming.' Naturally, the internet did what it does best: spiraled into memes, cravings, and chaos. One user asked, 'Would you rather wear Crocs that smell like Krispy Kreme or eat a Krispy Kreme that looks like a Croc?' Another summed it up in two words: 'KRISPY KROCS.' Some fans are hoping for footwear with donut-scented charms. Others are bracing for the possibility of edible Crocs. Either way, the hype is already glazed and confused. Why this hits the sweet spot The tease taps into two things people really love: over-the-top food drops and brand chaos. Just this year, Crocs has partnered with everyone from Pop-Tarts to Pringles, while Krispy Kreme has leaned deeper into collabs and crave-stunts. The overlap here? Maximalist comfort meets maximalist sugar — and fans are ready to line up whether it's edible, wearable, or both. Comments like 'you have my full attention,' 'I'm soooo excited,' and 'as a Krispy Kreme employee, we deserve these for our hardworking feet' show the range of responses: from true Croc-heads to hungry skeptics. What could be coming (and when) Neither brand has revealed the full details yet, but the teaser suggests a drop is imminent. If it follows Crocs' typical release playbook, expect a limited-edition clog in donut-inspired colorways — maybe even with jelly-filled Jibbitz. Krispy Kreme has previously partnered with McDonald's, Reese's, Oreo, and Hershey's, but this might be its first step into fashion. Crocs, on the other hand, is no stranger to edible energy — past collabs have included everything from KFC to Hidden Valley Ranch. Whether this ends up as a collectible collab or a full merch line, fans seem ready to sprint, not stroll. As one commenter put it: 'Them folks said them donuts didn't get enough of us. Spin the block.'
Buzz Feed
03-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
These 19 Platform Sandals Are Calling Your Name
Ugg GoldenGlow Sandals bound to turn heads and lead to so many compliments, you're basically obligated to snag 'em in every color. Slide your feet in, adjust 'em to your liking, and be on your way! They're wonderfully light and springy with a grippy footbed and a comfy sugarcane EVA sole for optimal support. Soda flatform espadrilles that'll help you ~step up~ your fashion game without enduring the agony that comes from wearing a blister-inducing pair of high heels. These go with denim, maxi dresses, skirt, and soo much more. Or some slip-on platform wedges, which are the kinda sandals you swoon over the moment you lay eyes on 'em — who could blame you? These lovely platforms are effortlessly chic and pair with all kinds of ensembles, so you're def gonna get your money's worth. Even with the extra lift, reviewers can't stop raving about how comfy they are. Dr. Martens platform sandals because this iconic brand's reach extends far beyond their popular combat boots. If you want a shoe that's ready to wear right outta the box with hardly any break-in period, this is it! This sandal will *literally* knock your socks off so you can level up your footwear collection with equal parts comfort and style. Croc platforms you'll probably wanna live in considering how well they pair with almost any outfit *and* they won't cause your feet unbearable pain. Even if you swore you'd never become a Crocs convert, these are the ones that just might change your mind. Teva flatform sandals that'll be like a looong overdue treat for your tired feet. You get a contoured footbed with heel cupping, quick-dry straps perfect for outdoor adventures, and a 1.75-inch platform height that'll take things up a notch (or almost two, really). Plus, these have *three* points of adjustability, so achieving the perfect fit is easier than ever. Charlotte Stone platforms so you can put all the black and beige sandals in your closet to shame with a single purchase. Sure, those have a time and a place but these multicolor beauties will make you the most colorful person in the room. Most importantly, they have memory foam insoles so your feet won't suffer in the name of fashion — these babies are COMFY! A pair of showstopping lug-sole sandals you'll only wish you found sooner because they make quite the fashion statement without compromising on comfort, which is no small feat. They have an impressive 1.5-inch platform, a heel height of 2.75 inches, a soft, breathable lining, and adjustable ankle straps. Or Nisolo flatform sandals when you're easing your way into the world of platforms and would prefer to start small — these only add an inch of height and have a soft, breathable leather interior so your feet stay happy! There's also a grooved outsole for improved traction *and* easy hook-and-loop closures for quick adjustments. Birkenstock platforms strikingly similar to the iconic sandal you're probably familiar with, BUT this one has a little extra height to ~elevate~ your footwear game to new heights. It has the contoured footbed you know and love, a 1-inch EVA platform, and a Nubuck leather upper for a more luxurious feel. A pair of shockingly comfy Reef sandals you're gonna be head over heels for — all without *actually* enduring the pain of wearing heels, that is. These are made of vegan leather and have a bouncy footbed with solid arch support. Plus, the 1.75-inch platform will give you a much-needed boost! A unique pair of platform wedge sandals with a colorful beaded accent because your shoes are an important part of your outfit and these sandals are here to tie your look together. Plus, they'll just look ridiculously cute with your new pedicure. They come in styles without the beads too! Some lightweight, waterproof platform slides that come in a variety of cute styles, including single-buckle, double-buckle, *and* crisscross straps. You'll stand a little taller but your feet won't pay the price — these have a deep heel cup, pronounced arch support, and a cozy footbed that molds to your feet for long-lasting comfort. A Sorel strappy sandal with a breathable, eye-catching design and a bouncy footbed to make your feet jump for joy. They're giving sporty sneaker vibes without having to commit to a closed-toe shoe when it's scorching outside. You're welcome! Or these slip-on platform sandals for anyone who wants an easy, breezy shoe that adds some height without committing to a painful pair of heels! The elastic straps are perfectly stretchy, so they won't rub *and* they have a cushioned footbed that's comfy enough for all-day wear. Bonus: The durable anti-slip outsole gives you plenty of traction while walking. Floral wedge platforms with a generous 4" heel if you're craving a BIG boost that still promises a cushy fit that won't hurt your feet. This handmade sandal is crafted with soft leather that molds to your feet for a perfect fit! And that gorgeous floral design? Other sandals could neverrr. A splurge-worthy stylish, strappy number so you can put a lil' pep in your step *without* any added discomfort — a footwear dream come true IMO. These have an ultra-soft footbed, secure straps, and a modest 1.4-inch platform to lift you up juuust the right amount. A pair of vegan Lemon Jelly platform slide sandals made of durable EVA foam that can accompany you pretty much anywhere. If you want a comfy shoe perfect for relaxing poolside OR handling a day full of running errands, you've met your match. Aside from the bold 2-inch platform, these are water-friendly, PETA-approved, recyclable, and produced sustainably! Greek gladiator-inspired sandals because you've probably seen these timeless beauties in the form of flats but, yes, they exist as platforms too (about 1.5 inches to be exact)! The soft leather insoles are *extra* kind to your feet while the durable, anti-slip outsole is made of rubber so you still have good traction.
