15 Top Press Releases from August

Including the best colleges for 2026, a Trolli x Mountain Dew collaboration, a new FDA approval for Wegovy and a back-to-school headline recap.

NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each month, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the month's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the last month 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. International Paper Announces Strategic Changes
   International Paper has reached a definitive agreement with American Industrial Partners (AIP) to sell its Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) business for $1.5 billion, subject to closing adjustments. Other changes include a $250 million investment in the Riverdale Mill in Selma, Ala. and the closure of Riceboro Mill, Savannah Mill and Savannah Box Plant.
2. The Princeton Review's Best Colleges for 2026 Rankings Are Out
   The 50 ranking lists each name the top 25 colleges (of those in the book) in a specific category. Among them are lists on subjects of high interest to parents including ­Great Financial Aid and Best Career Services­. Others report on subjects students often inquire about on campus tours—Best Campus Food, Best College Dorms, College City Gets High Marks, and Profs Get High Marks.
3. BOXABL and FG Merger II Corp. Sign Merger Agreement to Pursue a BOXABL Public Listing on NASDAQ
   This marks a significant step forward in BOXABL's journey toward becoming a publicly listed company. To date, BOXABL has raised over $230 Million from over 50,000 investors. There has also been significant interest in its products and vision to disrupt the current housing construction industry.
4. Can-Am Launches New Generation Defender Side-by-Side, Engineered to Outperform
   "From managing farmland, to running a job site, or escaping to the backcountry, the new generation Defender is all about bringing true value to our riders with practical and best-in-class features, industry-leading technology and reliable performance that they can count on to help them get the job done and beyond," said Julie Tourville, Director, Global Marketing, Can-Am Off-Road at BRP.
5. BitMine Immersion (BMNR) ETH Holdings Exceed 1.15 Million Tokens, Valued in Excess of $4.96 Billion, and Largest ETH Treasury in World
   As of August 10th at 10:59pm ET, the Company's ETH holdings total 1,150,263 at $4,311 per ETH (Bloomberg), making BitMine the largest ETH treasury in the world.
6. Trolli^® and Mountain Dew^® Collide for the Most Epic Collaboration Across Sour Gummy Candy and Refreshing Beverages
   The brands are launching two limited-edition innovative tangy and sweet products: Trolli x Mountain Dew Sour Brite Crawlers^® gummi candy and Mountain Dew Zero Sugar x Trolli Cherry Lemon, bringing the products to life in both chewy gummy candy and a refreshing beverage.
7. Wegovy^® approved by FDA for the treatment of adults with noncirrhotic MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis
   "The FDA's conditional approval of Wegovy^® for the treatment of adults with noncirrhotic MASH marks a truly pivotal milestone and a significant step forward for the MASH community and those seeking new options. This builds on the expanding body of evidence demonstrating the clinical benefits of semaglutide across a range of chronic conditions including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease," said Dave Moore, executive vice president of US Operations, at Novo Nordisk.
8. Claire's Initiates Voluntary Chapter 11 Proceedings to Maximize Business Value
   Claire's retail stores in North America will remain open and continue to serve customers while the Company continues to explore all strategic alternatives. Claire's U.S. intends to seek approval for a consensual use of cash collateral to ensure it has the liquidity necessary to support its operations. 
9. Sapiens to be acquired by Advent for $2.5 Billion "We are excited to enter the next chapter for Sapiens in partnership with Advent to continue supporting insurance carriers with their entire transformation journey, delivering the product innovation and service excellence they expect from us. Sapiens remains fully committed to being a global leader in SaaS, digital, and AI-driven insurance software solutions across Life, Pension & Annuities and P&C markets," said Roni Al-Dor, Chief Executive Officer of Sapiens.
10. BradyPLUS and Imperial Dade to Unite, Advancing a Shared Vision of Customer-Centric Growth
    The merger brings together two organizations with a shared passion for delivering exceptional customer value and a common culture rooted in the legacy of family-owned businesses. The combined organization will be able to serve more customers with a broader portfolio of products and services.
11. Osprey Packs Introduces Its Most Advanced Run Collection Yet for Spring 2026
    Developed in tandem with world-class athletes, Osprey's 2026 run collection sets a new benchmark in running gear innovation. The centerpiece of Osprey's updated run family is the Duro | Dyna Pro series, designed and tested alongside elite athletes on some of the world's most challenging trails and racecourses.
12. Honeywell Acquires SparkMeter's Data Platform and Software Technologies to Strengthen Its Portfolio of Utility Solutions
    The integration of these grid intelligence technologies from SparkMeter significantly enhances Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Utilities, enabling the delivery of scalable, data-driven solutions designed to modernize grid infrastructure and address the increasing demand for energy.
13. Sea-Doo Ramps Up PWC Connectivity and Switch Pontoons Horsepower for 2026
    The award-winning Sea-Doo Switch with its unique blend of accessibility, affordability and modularity continues to provide fun for the whole family with more power than ever before with the addition of the 300 hp supercharged Rotax 1630 ACE engine to various configurations of the Switch family.
14. ALDI Announces the Quarter Club: A Celebration of the Ultimate ALDI Loyalists
    To celebrate and thank its most loyal customers, ALDI is in search of its biggest fans to induct into the first-ever ALDI Quarter Club: an exclusive group of 25 Super Fans with an unabashed and unwavering love for ALDI. Once inducted, ALDI Quarter Club members will earn more than just bragging rights.
15. Meet the Switchback: Aliner's Bold New Take on Rugged, Compact Camping Designed for the no-frills adventurer, the Switchback delivers exactly what overlanders, weekend warriors, and digital nomads have been craving — a cozy, insulated, ultra-light sleeping pod for your truck with zero fuss. At just 375 lbs, the Switchback fits most standard and mid-sized pickup truck beds (5.5'–8') and is garageable even when mounted, fitting through a 7' garage door in the closed position. 

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Trending Topics

In addition to the newsworthy headlines above, the PR Newswire team spotted several larger trending topics dominating headlines in August:

• Back to School: Classrooms welcomed back students in August and the wire was buzzing with related press releases. Topics ranged from supply drives to student mental health tips, AI in the classroom and more. Pacsun announced a series of tailgate pop-ups at schools across the country, while the SKIPPY® Crushin' It tour announced dates to focus on fighting food insecurity on campus. On the tech side, AI note-taking app Coconote announced a free premium version for all educators nationwide and Pearson shared AI tips for parents to discuss with their children.
• Inc. 5000: The annual list of America's fastest-growing private companies was released in August and PR Newswire distributed a wave of announcements regarding companies' placements in the ranking. The companies on the list spanned industries, including AI, national security, maternity care, energy and fitness.
• Labor Day: Ahead of the Sept. 1 holiday celebrating the contributions of American workers and marking the unofficial end of summer, various organizations shared news of sales, events and other initiatives. Among the popular headlines: Hidden Valley Ranch covered checked bag fees for fans bringing ranch along on their holiday vacations; the RV Industry Association marked the holiday with the release of its annual Fall Travel Intention Survey; and Natural Grocers offered deals on all the Labor Day necessities. And many looked forward to the $1.1 billion Labor Day Powerball drawing.

Coming up: In September, our team is expecting to see the beginnings of holiday-related press releases, whether it's for Halloween, holiday shopping or Thanksgiving. Plus, fall brings with it the start of football season, which is already producing a regular flow of press releases. And Hispanic Heritage Month takes place Sept. 15-Oct. 15 and always generates a wave of announcements for events and awareness initiatives.

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