This Week in Consumer News: 12 Stories You Need to See

A roundup of the week's most newsworthy consumer and retail industry press releases from PR Newswire, including some of America's favorite Valentine's Day treats, and another round of creative brands' Big Game promotions.

NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the consumer and retail industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of 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. Wendy's Unveils Craveable 2 for $6 Deal on 2/6
   Joining Wendy's current value lineup with fan-favorites like the 4 for $4 and $5 Biggie™ Bag, the 2 for $6 is available now for a limited time at participating Wendy's restaurants nationwide. Talk about a match made in (deal) heaven!
2. Panera Launches The Ultimate Accessory Ahead Of Fashion's Biggest Week: Introducing The BAGuette
   Panera decided to step up to the plate to create a BAGuette bag designed in a way that it really should be: one that is stylish on the outside and also the perfect size to carry one of Panera's new Toasted Baguettes.
3. Sweethearts sends 'sweet-and-desist' to Big Tech over 'like' button
   This week, Sweethearts Candies, a product of Spangler Candy Company, is sending a "sweet-and-desist" open letter to all social media platforms sweetly requesting discontinuation of the use of the heart as a "like" button. The cheeky message states that the like button has lost its meaning and that Sweethearts is going to reinstate the value of sharing "like" with the world.
4. Donatos Shows the Love Again This Valentine's Day
   Searching for a unique way to show your love this Valentine's Day? Look no farther, as Donatos is bringing back its fan-favorite heart shaped pizzas in all of its traditional restaurants for a limited time from February 6-14.
5. The J.M. Smucker Co. Announces Agreement to Divest Several Pet Food Brands as Part of Continued Portfolio Optimization and Long-Term Growth Strategy
   The J.M. Smucker Co. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell several pet food brands to Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
6. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Announces Completion of Public Equity Offering and Provides Strategic Update
   The Company will continue to execute its customer-focused turnaround plans by optimizing its store footprint, investing in inventory, and pursuing infrastructure improvements.

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Big Game, Big News

Now that it's just days away, we've seen a large influx of releases related to the Big Game—game-time ads, promotions, and more. Here are a few of this week's most notable:  

1. Rakuten Debuts Big Game Campaign "Not So Clueless" Starring Alicia Silverstone as Shopping Icon Cher Horowitz
   Featuring a fun, modern twist on the classic 1995 Paramount Pictures film Clueless, Rakuten's campaign includes a first-quarter spot that highlights savings from shopping on the platform
2. PopCorners® First Super Bowl Campaign Reimagines "Breaking Bad" TV Series to Break into Something Good™ - the Wholesome Snacking Business
   PopCorners® Popped-Corn Snack's first Super Bowl commercial revives the most critically acclaimed television show of all time, "Breaking Bad," 10 years after its beloved characters left the airwaves.
3. Rémy Martin Debuts Super Bowl Ad Tease "Inch by Inch" Starring Trailblazer and Cultural Icon, Serena Williams
   Rémy Martin is pleased to announce that global tennis superstar, cultural icon, multi-hyphenate powerhouse and champion for women everywhere, Serena Williams will be starring in the first-ever Super Bowl ad for iconic Cognac House, Rémy Martin.
4. Domino's® New Loaded Tots: They're Coming in Hot, Just in Time for the Big Game
   A delicious new menu item from Domino's Pizza Inc., the largest pizza company in the world, is born. Introducing Domino's Loaded Tots – crispy tots loaded with melty cheese and mouthwatering toppings, which come in three varieties.
5. Things Get Heated in "The Roast of MR. PEANUT®" Game Day Ad
   The comedy roast returns as snacking legend MR. PEANUT® finds himself in the hot seat during the PLANTERS® "Made To Be Roasted" big game commercial.
6. Doritos® Unites Trio of Music Superstars to 'Try Another Angle' at Super BOWL LVII
   Doritos is embracing the triangle – the shape and the underappreciated musical instrument – in its Super Bowl return, encouraging fans to TRY ANOTHER ANGLE. The TV commercial, released today, spotlights Harlow struggling to find originality for his next track.

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