Weekly Recap: 12 Retail Press Releases You Might Have Missed

A roundup of the most newsworthy consumer and retail announcements from PR Newswire this week, including a new hot sauce from Taco Bell and seasonal launches from NYX Professional Makeup and Govee.

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 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. Taco Bell® Adds New Hot Sauce Packet to its Lineup: Omar Apollo's Family Disha Hot™ Hot Sauce
   Taco Bell's first hot sauce packet partnership celebrates Mexican-American musician Omar Apollo's family heritage, inspired by a homemade recipe passed down for generations.
2. NYX Professional Makeup Announces "Who Stole Halloween?" Campaign Inspired by Warner Bros. Spooky Characters and DC's Super-Villains
   The SFX artistry-driven campaign stars a diverse cast of reality TV "baddies" from some of the most popular franchises, including DJ Pauly D of "Jersey Shore" as The Joker; Nene Leakes of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" as Poison Ivy, and Christine Quinn of "Selling Sunset" as Catwoman.
3. Justice Flies High In Newest Collaboration Inspired By "Wicked"
   The collection, which will be sold exclusively at Walmart stores online and nationwide, melds the story's two iconic shades, Glinda's pink and Elphaba's green, with Justice's playful takes on Wicked, including butterflies, iconic logos, and so much more.
4. Level Up Your Creativity: The LEGO Group Offers Free Interactive Workshops In-Store and Online
   The Creativity Workshops are part of the LEGO Group's commitment to championing and standing up for girls' creativity, with different themes throughout the year including Entertainment, Space, Imagination and now Gaming.
5. Iconic Character Bluey Makes Debut at Build-A-Bear Workshop
   Fans of Bluey, Bingo, and the iconic games from the show will be delighted to meet these cuddly characters and dress them with their exciting new costumes and accessories. Guests can visit participating Build-A-Bear Workshops or shop online to get their hands on the lovable Bluey and Bingo plush.
6. Foodology by Univar Solutions Celebrates the Launch of Innovative Lunchtime Food Science Exhibition by the Science History Institute
   This interactive installation explores the rich history of the food science behind U.S. school lunch menu curation and the complex processes that help to ensure safe and nutritious meals for students. Visitors will enjoy learning about the chemistry of food and the culinary journey from farm to (cafeteria) table.
7. Govee Illuminates the 2024 Holiday Season With New Holiday Lighting Collection and a Thrilling Halloween Collaboration
   These additions to Govee's smart lighting lineup are designed to elevate festive celebrations both indoors and outdoors, bringing innovative lighting experiences to homes and events throughout the holiday season.
8. Despite 2024 Economic Fluctuations, New Tock Data Reveals Strong Enthusiasm for Dining Out During the Upcoming Holiday Season
   Despite the up-and-down consumer spending patterns in 2024, the holiday season is bringing a wave of excitement among diners, with 68% of respondents planning to celebrate at restaurants or bars. Additionally, 65% are reporting they are pretty or extremely enthusiastic for the holiday season. 
9. Jones Soda Pops for Health with Lower-Sugar, Better-for-You Pop Jones Line
   Available in Cucumber Watermelon, Pineapple Ginger, Orange & Cream, Strawberry Passionfruit and Mixed Berry & Kiwi varieties, Pop Jones is sweetened with a clean combination of real fruit juice, pure cane sugar and natural stevia leaf extract that lets the flavor pop without the calories.
10. Rugs USA Announces Designer Collaboration with Actress and Entrepreneur Ashley Tisdale
    Dimensional shades of cream, soft tans, taupes and moody hues work well in any space. The patterns are minimal and tonal, featuring subtle stripes of Moroccan-inspired prints—another of Tisdale's favorite motifs.
11. Introducing 'Hennessy Limited Edition by LeBron James'
    Both the bottle and gift box showcase an illustrative portrait of James in purple and orange. The iconic Hennessy Bras Armé is reimagined, sporting a sleeve as a tribute to James and intertwined with his trademark crown. 
12. Allison Holker to Release Her Memoir, This Far, from Harper Select on February 4, 2025
    In an exclusive announcement with People Magazine, Holker shared, "I really hope I can be an advocate and a voice to people that feel alone or left behind. I want them to see that life can keep going, and that's why the book's called This Far, because it is not the end. This is just the beginning of a new [chapter]."

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