A roundup of the week's most newsworthy consumer and retail announcements from PR Newswire, including princess-themed fragrances, the return of Lobsterfest® and Tom Brady's move into sports collectibles.
NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2025 -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help consumer/retail journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
- Bath & Body Works and Disney Collaborate to Launch Disney Princess Fragrance Collection
The collection features six brand new fragrances inspired by some of the most beloved Disney Princess characters: Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Moana and Tiana. The 85-product assortment is Bath & Body Works most extensive collaboration collection yet. - New Era Cap Announces Super Bowl LIX Champions Collection Celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles
Paying tribute to the champs after winning an unforgettable rematch, this collection includes the hats worn by players on the field as confetti rained down celebrating their victory, plus the ones they'll sport on the parade route. - Red Lobster® Declares This Year's Lobsterfest® the GLOAT: The Greatest Lobsterfest of All Time
Red Lobster is doubling down on its lobster authority, rolling out 10 mouthwatering dishes alongside the ultimate Lobsterfest upgrade: a Create Your Own option. For the first time ever, guests can build their dream plate by selecting two or three lobster entrées, customizing their perfect Lobsterfest feast. - ALDI Announces Plans to Open a Record-Breaking 225+ New Stores in 2025
The new stores will open through a combination of organic growth and converting select Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores to the ALDI format. In total, ALDI will convert approximately 220 Southeastern Grocers locations to the ALDI format through 2027. - Tom Brady Takes Ownership Stake in CardVault®, Ushering in a New Era for Sports Collectibles as 'CardVault by Tom Brady'
The company's elevated retail approach—featuring immersive store designs, industry leading authentication services, and an exclusive VIP trading experience—has revolutionized the sports card industry welcoming newcomers and enthusiasts alike. Now, with Brady's backing, CardVault is poised to go global. - Chili's® and Lifetime® Create a New Holiday Classic with the Television Event "I'll be Home for National Margarita Day" Starring Maria Menounos and Taye Diggs
The 15-minute original television event, premiering on Lifetime on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 10pm ET, tells the story of Liz (Maria Menounos) and Sam (Taye Diggs), former love interests who are reunited at the local Chili's when Liz returns to her hometown, desperate to escape the big city's overpriced margaritas. - Wayfair Introduces New AI-Powered Tool 'Muse' to Inspire and Personalize the Home Shopping Experience
Muse focuses on a heavily visual browsing experience letting users quickly navigate through rich imagery, search for any style that comes to mind, and explore or apply styles to build personalized collections. - HEYDUDE Partners with Heisman Trophy Winner, Travis Hunter, to Launch New "Unlike Anything" Global Brand Campaign
A genuine fan of the brand, Hunter will show-off his more casual side in this campaign, being captured off the field doing the things he loves - fishing, gaming and unwinding after practice. The campaign will feature him in various HEYDUDE Wally styles, including the Wally Stretch Sox and Wally Slipper, that provide lightweight comfort. - NETFLIX BITES is Now Open!
NETFLIX BITES Vegas is now open at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, embarking on a savory one-year culinary residency that invites guests to dig into dishes and drinks that bring the magic of the screen to the table. Promising a flavorful adventure, this unique dining experience offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with each menu item inspired by a hit Netflix show or movie. - Icy Hot Partners with Notre Dame Athletics for its First Ever College Sports Partnership
Through this exclusive partnership, Icy Hot's leading topical pain relief products, including Icy Hot Original No Mess and Icy Hot Pro Massaging Balm, will be present in the locker rooms and training facilities for all athletes across Notre Dame Athletics. - MrBeast and Moose Toys Announce MrBeast Lab Animated Shorts Inspired by Popular Toy Line
"This is the perfect moment to take the MrBeast Lab world to the next level with animation. It's an exciting new way for fans to dive deeper into the adventure and experience the world like never before," said Jeffrey Housenbold, CEO of MrBeast Industries. - Ferrero Survey Reveals Unexpected Trends in Valentine's Day Celebrations
The survey uncovers that most adults prefer chocolate over flowers and would rather have a low-key celebration at home over an elaborate one. - New Partnership Brings Athletic Brewing Company's Non-Alcoholic Brews to 100+ Live Music Venues and Festivals
Athletic is now the official non-alcoholic beer partner for more than 100 Live Nation concert venues across the U.S., including renowned locations such as Brooklyn Paramount, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and The Gorge Amphitheatre. - Delicious Deal Alert! Domino's® Launches Any Crust, Any Toppings for $9.99 Each
The largest pizza company in the world is offering customers any crust, with any toppings, for $9.99 each when they order online between Feb. 10-March 2. Customers can choose from Hand Tossed, Handmade Pan, New York Style, Gluten Free or Crunchy Thin Crust as part of this deal. - Motorola and Paris Hilton Redefine Iconic with a Limited-Edition Razr+ Collection
Available in limited quantities, the new motorola razr+ Paris Hilton Edition features a bold design, exclusive accessories, and a personalized touch from the ultimate style icon.
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