This Week in Consumer News: 14 Stories You Need to See

A roundup of the most newsworthy consumer and retail announcements from PR Newswire this week, including chicken nuggets from Taco Bell, New Year's Eve celebrations with Planet Fitness and 2025 stamps from USPS.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

1. Taco Bell^® Reimagines Classic Chicken Nugget Experience with Tortilla Chip-Breaded Crispy Chicken Nuggets and Hidden Valley^® Ranch Partnership
   Nugget enthusiasts nationwide can savor a brand-new crispy chicken nugget with irresistible dipping sauces, available December 19.
2. Teamsters Launch Largest Strike Against Amazon in American History Nearly 10,000 Amazon workers have mobilized a movement and joined the Teamsters. They are fighting for higher wages, better benefits, and safer conditions at work.
3. Olivia Rodrigo Rocks the Bold New L'Absolu Rouge Drama Matte
   Lancôme's iconic matte lipstick is reinvented in nine exhilarating shades, with all-new campaign featuring Global Brand Ambassador, Olivia Rodrigo.
4. U.S. Postal Service Announces More Stamp Subjects for 2025
   The Postal Service also announced stamp release dates and locations for first-day-of-issue events through March of next year.
5. Athletic Brewing Reimagines the New Year Reset with 'Athletic January' Campaign Athletic's January campaign invites consumers to rethink their routines while experiencing the bold taste of Athletic's award-winning brews. By harnessing the power of reimagination, consumers can shift their focus to what they reap rather than what they relinquish, inspiring a more enjoyable and fulfilling start to the new year.
6. Shipt Saves the Day for Last-Minute Holiday Shoppers
   Shipt is offering reliable same-day delivery for orders placed before 3 PM local time on December 24. Forget the icing for the annual family cookie decorating contest? Or have plans changed, and relatives are coming to town? Customers can count on Shipt and a network of trusted shoppers to ensure their holiday plans stay on track and shopping is stress-free.
7. Fresh Express Acquires McEntire Produce to Expand Foodservice Operations Across North America
   This strategic acquisition combines McEntire Produce's strong food service capabilities with Fresh Express's national retail supply footprint, unlocking exciting growth opportunities across the food service sector.
8. Domino's® is Teaming Up with All-Pro Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs to Give Away $1 Million Worth of Emergency Pizzas Is a season-ending injury on your fantasy football team ruining your playoff dreams? Domino's has an Emergency Pizza for that.
9. Ty Warner's Beanie Bouncers: A New Holiday Sensation
   "Kids can invent games and create stories about why they bounce so high. This is a plush toy you can toss, catch, bounce, roll, kick, bowl, and collect. Sky's the limit!" Warner said.
10. Planet Fitness Celebrates Tenth Year as Presenting Sponsor of Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration
    In addition to its sponsorship, Planet Fitness is asking everyone to submit personalized "wishes" for the New Year. Now through December 29 each heartfelt wish submitted will be printed on a piece of actual confetti that will soar over the crowd at midnight on New Year's Eve.
11. White Castle spreads holiday cheer with freebies for those who come dressed in a festive costume Between Dec. 21 and 24, anyone wearing a Santa hat will receive a small soft drink or small coffee at no charge. For those more spirited customers donning a full Santa Claus suit or other festive holiday costume, White Castle will provide three free Original Sliders.
12. Dave & Buster's Introduces New Winter Season Pass Just in Time for the Holidays
    Available for a limited time only at Dave & Buster's nationwide, the new pass is valid through February 28, 2025, and comes in three tiers, each offering exclusive perks with every visit - a great last minute holiday gift!
13. Future of Frozen Food 2025 Report Reveals New Frozen Food Trends and Generational Insights
    "New insights point to evolving generational habits and preferences. As Millennials and Gen Z enter family formation years, convenience and affordability become the priority, driving a 54% increase in spending on frozen foods during this period," said Bob Nolan, senior vice president of demand science at Conagra Brands.
14. Pop-Tarts Bowl, GE Appliances Unveil First-Of-Its-Kind Trophy with Built-In, Working Toaster
    This new addition for 2024 transforms the trophy from a beloved victory keepsake into an interactive celebration of flavor, nostalgia and football prowess.

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