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 PepsiCo's acquisition of Siete Foods, a limited-edition Bath & Body Works x Emily in Paris collection and new Halloween sweet treats at Tim Hortons.

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 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. PepsiCo to Acquire Siete Foods for $1.2 Billion
   "Siete was created ten years ago to make heritage-inspired, Mexican-American food more widely available. Now we're excited to embrace a new era with PepsiCo and bring our inclusive, better-for-you products to more people," said Miguel Garza, CEO and Co-Founder of Siete Foods.
2. It's Official: McDonald's Highly Anticipated Chicken Big Mac® Drops at U.S. Restaurants this Month 
   After making appearances on McDonald's menus around the world, U.S. fans are now getting their chance to experience this limited time offer starting Oct. 10, at participating locations while supplies last.
3. Bath & Body Works Says Bonjour to Emily in Paris Fans With New Holiday Partnership
   Launching this holiday, the Bath & Body Works x Emily in Paris limited-edition collection embodies Parisian charm and trend-forward fragrances through Bath & Body Works' unparalleled fragrance expertise and innovative product storytelling.
4. Chipotle's First Restaurant Opens in Dubai with Alshaya Group
   Located at 'The Beach' at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), this new location marks Chipotle's first restaurant in the United Arab Emirates, with a second location planned to open in the region at the Dubai Hills Mall in the coming months.
5. Garmin unveils Lily 2 Active - small, stylish smartwatches with built-in GPS
   "From a meeting room to the pickleball courts, Lily 2 Active is ready for wherever the day takes you. With built-in GPS, 24/7 health monitoring tools and features like women's health tracking, morning report and a meditation activity, these chic smartwatches are made for those who are on the move," said Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Marketing.
6. AeroPress, Inc. Debuts Premium Glass & Metal Coffee Press
   The iconic AeroPress 3-in-1 brewer of exceptionally smooth, full-bodied coffee is reimagined in a stunning, handcrafted design for a premium brewing experience.
7. Bosch Power Tools Launches Over 30 New Tools, Unveiling Brand-First Category Innovations and Expansion of 18V Cordless Platform
   Bosch's latest product launches see the brand enter two new categories, hand tools and press tools for plumbers, helping a new sector of trade workers with a variety of tasks on the jobsite.
8. America's #1 Chocolate Chip Cookie Brand Unveils Its "Biggest" Cookie Innovation Ever: Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookie
   Chips Ahoy! brings cookie lovers an offering that is over three times the size of Chips Ahoy! Regular Chewy in an individually wrapped pack, making it the ideal go-to snack for splitting with a friend.
9. Sony Electronics Expands its LinkBuds Range with the LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open Earbuds, and LinkBuds Speaker
   The LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open earbuds offer various color options to fit any style, including a new colorway custom designed by Olivia Rodrigo.
10. Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch Whisky and Squid Game Come Together for an Epic Collaboration Inviting Fans to 'Pick Your Player' in Anticipation for Season 2 Release on Netflix
    Johnnie Walker and Netflix announce Johnnie Walker Black Label 'Squid Game' featuring limited edition designs with numbers ranging from 001 to 456, 'Squid Game'-inspired cocktails and experiences.
11. Domino's® Launches 50% Off Pizza Deal, Just in Time for National Pizza Month
    Domino's is celebrating National Pizza Month by launching a deal for 50% off all menu-priced pizzas ordered online Sept. 30-Oct. 6.
12. nutribullet® Introduces the nutribullet SmartSense™ Blender for Smarter Full-Sized Blending
    The nutribullet SmartSense™ Blender Combo integrates the brand's signature personal blending technology into its high-performance design, offering single-serve blending and full-sized functionality in one advanced machine.
13. Whirlpool Brand Launches Innovative FreshFlow™ Vent System on New Smart Front Load Washers
    Whirlpool delivers a fresh take on front load laundry by introducing the first fan-powered solution with antimicrobial protection to help keep clothes and the washer fresh.
14. It's All Treats, No Tricks at Tim Hortons US this Halloween season - baked goods and beverages packed with Halloween favorites like REESE'S and M&M'S® as well as returning fan-favorite Timbits® Trick-or-Treat Buckets
    "Stop in to enjoy our delicious new chocolate candy themed baked goods and beverages, reminiscent of nostalgic Halloween candy hauls. And make sure to pick up this years' new editions of our Timbits® Trick-or-Treat Buckets, filled with 31 Timbits® of course!" said Katerina Glyptis, President of Tim Hortons U.S.

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