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 an iconic Hello Kitty x Bruno Mars collaboration, Grubhub's 2024 trends report and last-minute gift ideas.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 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. Hello Kitty® and Bruno Mars Reunite in Las Vegas to Celebrate Her 50th Anniversary
   In honor of Hello Kitty's 50th Anniversary and the opening of Bruno Mars' holiday residency on December 18 at Dolby Live at Park MGM, the duo is coming together to delight fans with merch, themed food and drink specials, and an adorable Hello Kitty meet-and-greet experience this December.
2. Grubhub's 2024 Delivered Trend Report Reveals Americans Were 'Doing the Most' This Year
   The report analyzes orders placed throughout the year—from restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, and more—delivered to customers at home, work, college campuses, hotel rooms, and beyond. Grubhub's trends reveal that even when it felt a bit "extra,ˮ no one hesitated to "add to bag.ˮ
3. Taco Bell's Biggest Innovation Experience is Back: Live Más LIVE Set to Unveil 2025 Surprises
   The brand's tech-inspired Live Más LIVE experience is back for an encore performance to unveil 2025's biggest innovations—on and off the menu. Attendees will get exclusive access to cutting-edge products, groundbreaking partnerships, live entertainment, and the ultimate fan celebration.
4. The Official 'Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Book' -- Available Exclusively at Target -- Sells Nearly 1 Million Copies in First Week The book, along with the "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology" — available for the first time on CD and vinyl — launched exclusively in Target stores nationwide on Black Friday, prior to becoming available on Target.com and in the Target app on Saturday, Nov. 30.
5. Eatfigo Unveils Revolutionary "Refrigerator That Cooks" at CES 2025 Attendees are invited to Booth #60652 at CES 2025 to witness firsthand how Eatfigo seamlessly integrates meal preparation into daily routines, ensuring that mouth-watering, nutritious meals are ready the moment you walk through the door.
6. Rent the Runway and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Team Up for Empowering Partnership As part of the holiday campaign, Rent the Runway will feature Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Reece, Charly, Brooklyn, Camille, and Ava wearing a curated collection of festive pieces, available for rent through the service. Offering a deeper look at the women behind the uniforms, RTR will highlight their personal stories of perseverance and resilience – both on and off the field.
7. Wendy's Offers 12 Days of Sweet & Spicy Holiday BOGO Deals Exclusively In-App Available through Sunday, Dec. 22, in-app deals will include buy-one-get-one FREE offers including the iconic Breakfast Baconator^® and Dave's Single^®, in addition to new-to-2024 favorites like Saucy Nuggs and more.
8. PetSmart Launches Streaming Experience for Cats and Dogs to End Holiday Pet Blues
   A recent PetSmart survey revealed that 69% of pet parents feel guilty about leaving their pets home alone during the holidays, and nearly half offer entertainment to keep their pets occupied while they are away. The 'Home for the Pawlidays' videos help to ease pet and pet parent worry, and end the holiday pet blues.
9. LG Electronics and will.i.am Transforms LG xboom's Sound & Design Through "xboom by will.i.am"
   The 2025 line of "xboom by will.i.am" products, including Bluetooth speakers and wireless earbuds will be unveiled at CES 2025. The xboom Buds will be the first product available in the market.
10. Introducing Ceramic Nonstick Cookware from Rachael Ray®
    Because the ceramic nonstick is designed to release foods easily, requiring less butter, margarine, or other saturated-fat-prone cooking oils to keep food from sticking, the new line also promotes heart-healthy cooking.
11. Mr. Bubble Limited-Edition Holiday Gifts & Stocking Stuffers Hit Shelves Exclusively at Target and Walmart
    These giftable bubble baths, fizzy tub colors and potions come in unique, festive designs, making gift giving almost as much fun as bath time.
12. CASETiFY Expands Into Travel With Luggage Collection
    Crafted for the contemporary globetrotter who values the journey as much as the destination, the new hard-shell luggage is equipped for any environment, featuring innovative technology, customizable elements, and thoughtful design.
13. nutribullet® Launches the New nutribullet® Portable Blender
    Designed for active, on-the-go lifestyles, the nutribullet^® Portable Blender offers a compact, portable design that merges quality and convenience with great value. Weighing just 1.8 pounds, the blender's streamlined design touts a sip-and-carry handled lid for mess-free blending and drinking.
14. Sol Soils Unveils Sol Biotics for Happy Plants
    Sol Soils proudly announces the launch of its performance chunky mixes designed to elevate indoor plants' happiness and are more forgiving of less than perfect care. With a commitment to quality, sustainability, and plant health, Sol Soils introduces a range of specially crafted soil blends that cater to the needs of both new plant parents and well-rooted plant enthusiasts.

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