Weekly Recap: 10 Consumer Press Releases You Need to See

A roundup of the most newsworthy consumer and retail announcements from PR Newswire this week, including PepsiCo's acquisition of poppi and a new digital hub from Michaels. 

Plus, a recap of the week's big consumer headlines tied to the college basketball tournament.

NEW YORK, March 21, 2025 /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 poppi
PepsiCo will acquire the fast-growing prebiotic soda brand for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. poppi's consumer-first approach, cultural cache, and nutritional profile have nurtured a loyal fan base and driven rapid growth.

2. Irish Cheese Meets Fashion: Kerrygold Unveils 'Cheese Pocket' Jeans Collaboration
Iconic Irish brands Kerrygold and Native Denims are announcing a new collab that solves the age-old mystery, what is that extra little pocket in jeans really for? The answer: these pockets were meant to carry gold (Kerrygold cheese snacks, that is). Consumers can enter to win one of 500 free pairs of the limited-run Kerrygold x Native Denims Cheese Pocket Jeans made to carry cheese snacks.

3. USPS Celebrates Native American Culture with Powwow Stamps
The U.S. Postal Service will hold a first-day-of-issue ceremony for the Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture stamps at the annual Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in Albuquerque, NM.

4. Wonder Expands Iconic Brand with New Line of Sweet Treats 
The new line of treats features a variety of crowd-pleasing favorites perfect for lunchboxes, afternoon pick me-ups, and sweet cravings. It includes Crème-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes, Glazed Honey Buns, Pecan Cinnamon Twists, Peanut Butter Wafers and more.

5. Michaels Launches Digital Downloads Hub with Creative Fabrica
Through this new subscription-based platform, U.S. creators have unlimited access to over 150,000 premium digital assets including fonts, illustrations, PNGs, 3D paper crafts, laser cutting files, knitting patterns, embroidery patterns, and more to use for their projects.

6. Vrbo Reveals the 2025 Vacation Rentals of the Year
The selected homes range from three to nine bedrooms, with nightly average rates between $400 and $4,000, and are in the most in-demand destinations for rentals this spring and summer, including the Florida Panhandle; Scottsdale, Arizona and Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

7. The World Is Yours to Build: McDonald's USA Unlocks A Minecraft Movie Meal and Happy Meal
Starting April 1, for a limited time, McDonald's is entering the portal for an epic collaboration, and the meals are only the beginning. Fans can also take their creativity to the next level with access to digital experiences, custom-designed collectibles and much more – only at McDonald's.

8. Join Crayola in Celebrating International Colour Day at "The Most Colourful Reunion Ever!"
On March 21 in New York City, the free, public event will mark the return of eight beloved retired crayon colors, brought to life by their crayon personas for a unique, one-day-only, immersive experience celebrating creativity, color, and cultural exploration.

9. Put Your Family Name on the Iconic Bush's^® Beans Can
Bush's, which has been family-owned and family-loved for more than 115 years, is teaming up with basketball star Seth Curry to help fans commemorate their own time-tested bean recipes with limited-edition personalized keepsake cans.

10. Lowe's Helps Kick Off Spring with its Annual SpringFest Event which Offers the Season's Best Deals; Plus Loyalty Members Get More
On March 20, Lowe's celebrates the first day of spring with nationally available SpringFest deals on the season's best including lawn & garden, grills, patio, outdoor power equipment, appliances and paint, plus Member Only Doorbusters and weekly deals.

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Basketball Madness

The NCAA men's and women's basketball brackets dropped this week, and so did the consumer/retail press releases tied to the tournament. Here are a few you might have missed:

• Kinder Bueno^® and Top College Basketball Star Dylan Harper Team Up to Reward Hoops Fans This March
• KFC^® Drops New "Dunk It Bucket" Featuring Mashed Potato Poppers - It's a Feast Made for Dipping
• March Basketball Action Will Test Your Strength: Rebound and Recover with Planet Fitness' Mobile Black Card Spa^® This Tournament Season
• Nothing Beats Fresh: Wendy's Drops $1 Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger or $1 Double Stack in the App to Fuel Fans Through March Madness
• Human vs. AI: Head-To-Head Battle Unfolds In First-Ever $1Million March Madness Bracket Challenge
• P.F. Chang's Helps Fans Soften the Blow of a Busted Bracket with Free Lettuce Wraps

Catch up on recent March Madness press releases.

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