This Week in Consumer News: 13 Stories You Need to See

A roundup of the most newsworthy consumer and retail announcements from PR Newswire this week, including Kroger's new nutrition scoring system, the 2024 holiday menu at Dutch Bros and the first haircare launch from CeraVe.

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 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. Sleigh the Season: Dutch Bros Unwraps 2024 Holiday Menu
   Here to make the holidays groovy and bright, the Hazelnut Truffle Mocha, Candy Cane Mocha and Winter Shimmer Rebel are now available at all 950+ Dutch Bros locations.
2. TGI Fridays Inc. Files Voluntary Chapter 11 Petitions to Address Legacy Liabilities and Position Restaurants for Long-Term Success
   "The primary driver of our financial challenges resulted from COVID-19 and our capital structure. This restructuring will allow our go-forward restaurants to proceed with an optimized corporate infrastructure that enables them to reach their full potential," said Rohit Manocha, Executive Chairman of TGI Fridays Inc.
3. CeraVe Reinvents Haircare with the Launch of its First Haircare Products, Developed with Dermatologists
   Introducing CeraVe Anti-Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner breakthrough system that eliminates up to 100% of visible flakes without disrupting the scalp barrier and helps to alleviate symptoms of mild to moderate dandruff, while still leaving hair feeling healthy and soft.
4. Kroger and bitewell Launch Groundbreaking Nutrition Scoring System to Help Customers Make Healthier Food Choices
   "People need help navigating nutrition while they shop for food," says Samantha Citro-Alexander, CEO of bitewell. "We've all been there - standing in front of an aisle wondering 'which of these is actually healthy for me?' The FoodHealth Score makes it fast and easy to answer that question."
5. Pillsbury™ Funfetti^® Unveils New Limited-Edition The Elf on the Shelf^® Baking Mixes and Frostings
   The limited-edition line of products are on-shelf nationwide now with availability through December 2024, while supplies last.
6. 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Award^® Winners Revealed
   Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced the winners for the 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Award^®, honoring the best individual fielding performances at each position in the American League^® and National League^®.
7. Lowe's Introduces New Lowe's Digital Home Platform, Giving its Loyalty Members Personalized Home Maintenance Support
   MyLowe's Rewards members can access free, personalized information about products in their homes, including warranties and manuals, maintenance suggestions and how-to content, recommended subscriptions and replacement parts from the palm of their hand.
8. Instacart Storefront Pro Empowers Grocers to Optimize Online Sales
   Sprouts, Harmons, The Save Mart Companies and Rosauers are enhancing their digital presence with Instacart Storefront Pro. Storefront Pro, an advanced e-commerce solution custom-designed for grocers of all sizes, offers premium features and extensive customization options to grow retailers' online businesses.
9. Cupshe Unveils First Co-Designed Apparel Line with Television Personality JoJo Fletcher
   The collection features 23 holiday-ready looks, available in sizes XS to XL, with prices ranging from $23.99 to $99.99.
10. Little Caesars^® Launches in Cambodia with a Slice of Excitement at Phnom Penh Grand Opening on November 10
    Little Caesars entry into Cambodia, led by local franchise partner Neak Oknha Rithy Sear of Worldbridge Group, marks the brand's 29th country of operation. The restaurant's debut on Koh Pich is just the beginning, with a second location already planned for early 2025.
11. Cheez-It^® Debuts Cheez Wheelz Food Truck at College Football Tailgates, Serving Fan-Favorite Game Day Eats With an Absurdly Cheezy Twist
    Fans can tackle their appetites, enjoy classic tailgate games and gear up with Cheez-It football merch, so they're "Feelin' the Cheeziest" from kickoff to the final whistle.
12. Zenni Optical Introduces Zunnies: Active Eyewear Offering Zero-Bounce, Custom RX and non-RX Sunglasses
    Available online starting November 4, the running collection of active sunglasses combines premium features with competitive pricing, making them the perfect fit for any face, pace, or place.
13. Nescafé Fusion enables food service providers to deliver personalized coffee experiences
    "As the demand for cold beverages increases, particularly among younger generations, our food service providers need to adapt and cater to this trend by offering a versatile menu of both hot and iced beverages," said Reinhold Jakobi, Global Head of Nestlé Professional.

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