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 a new Kerwin Frost Happy Meal and Martha Stewart CBD gummies.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 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. Pop-Tarts® Will Unwrap the First-Ever Edible Mascot at the 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl
   The Pop-Tarts Bowl Mascot is an IRL manifestation of its "Agents of Crazy Good" campaign; it will run around the stadium interacting with fans and, when the final whistle blows, transform into a game-winning snack for the victors, just like in the brand's most recent advertisements. 
2. Step Into Frost Way with The Kerwin Frost Box at McDonald's
   The Kerwin Frost Box includes the choice of 10-piece Chicken McNuggets® or a Big Mac®, World Famous Fries®, a soft drink and a special McNugget Buddy collectible – coming back IRL for the first time in over 25 years. But this time, designed in partnership with Kerwin Frost.
3. LG to Present Innovative Solutions for a Better Life at CES 2024
   Along with impressive displays, jaw-dropping technology installations and entertaining interactive exhibits, visitors can explore and learn more how its innovations will improve lives across various areas, including the home, commercial and mobility.
4. Martha Stewart CBD Debuts New Need-Based Gummies Targeting Sleep, Stress, and Discomfort
   "I discovered CBD several years ago as a simple, effective, and natural solution to help address the discomforts of everyday life. Having benefited greatly from it myself, I set out to create a delicious and premium line of gummies that taste as good as they make you feel," said Martha Stewart.
5. Subway® Celebrates National Cookie Day in a Big Way with a Sneak Peek of its New Footlong Cookie
   Subway created a special, limited run of footlong cookies for National Cookie Day in 2022, which fans gobbled up in less than two hours at its Cookieway pop-up in Miami. Subway's culinary team spent the past year packing even more craveable, chocolate chip deliciousness into a footlong version of its most popular cookie.
6. Bush's® Beans Introduces Peyton Canning, a Limited-Edition Talking Can Opener for Bean-spiration
   Bush's is introducing Peyton Canning, a limited-edition talking can opener that offers inspiring words in the voice of Peyton Manning with the press of a button. Who better to provide those than one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time?
7. The Makers of the Planters® Brand Celebrate the Holidays with Magic in the Monocle Sweepstakes
   The makers of the Planters^® brand are encouraging everyone 18 years and older to participate in the "Find the Magic in the Monocle" sweepstakes, with a grand prize featuring a 5-night trip for two to the Big Apple — New York City.
8. Ice Spice Has Her Own Chia Pet
   Ice Spice shared her excitement about the partnership, stating: "Like my lyrics say, 'I'm breakin' records and I'm breakin' news.' I'm not sure who stole whose look, but I'm into it and am very excited about this fun partnership."
9. A Twist of Fate: Wendy's Unveils the New Pretzel Baconator
   Now for a limited time, fans can unwrap the new Pretzel Baconator and experience the perfect harmony of Wendy's legendary Applewood smoked bacon topped with an irresistible, fan-favorite pretzel bun. The unique combination of flavors and textures creates a savory moment with every bite and is sure to elevate your tastebuds.
10. Keep it Light this Holiday Season: Truly Hard Seltzer Wants to Pay the Utility Bill for Your Holiday Lights Display
    Holiday home lighting enthusiasts can enter to win $350 to keep their holiday lights on into the New Year; One grand prize winner will win an epic energy-efficient December Holiday lighting upgrade in 2024.
11. Fat Brain Toys Announces Top Five Counterfeited Toys of 2023
    "Many consumers don't think through the full implications of buying a counterfeit toy," explained Mark Carson, the President and Co-Founder of Fat Brain Toys. "While there may be no inherent risk in buying a counterfeit pair of shoes for themselves, counterfeit toys pose legitimate safety risks to their child, including the presence of toxic materials and other safety hazards."
12. Kevin Hart's Gran Coramino® Tequila Will Support 50 Black and Latinx Small Business Owners Across the U.S. with $10,000 Grants
    Kevin Hart, co-founder of Gran Coramino Tequila, noted, "The Coramino Fund is not just about grants – it's about building a legacy of economic empowerment and generational success … With this new round of support, we're continuing to help break the barriers that have held talented entrepreneurs back from achieving their dreams."

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