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Northshore October 2025
Finnish running shoe maker Karhu turns to the proving grounds of the North Shore for some old-fashioned R&D. By Alexandra Pecci.Karhu's world head-quarters might be in Beverly's sprawling Cummings Center, but inside, it feels Scandinavian. The wide-open sunny office is sleek and vastly minimalist, with decor that's all blond wood, chrome, and glass. The only real embellishment comes in the form of brightly colored sneakers that line the walls in shades of orange, red, and blue."When we go to Finland, a lot of the Finns say, 'Hey, you're doing Finnish better then the Finns do,'" says Karhu president Jay Duke. "That's what we want to do. We
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