Weekly Roundup: 13 Consumer Press Releases You Need to See

A roundup of the most newsworthy consumer and retail announcements from PR Newswire this week, including rare Michael Jordan basketball cards, Dave & Buster's expanding to Mexico and Coors Light's case of the Mondays. 

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 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. Rare High End Michael Jordan Basketball Cards Discovered in Arizona Shoe Boxes After Two Decades
   The rare basketball cards originally belonged to an Arizona collector who embarked on a mission to acquire every Michael Jordan refractor card produced from the 1990's to early 2000's. His dedicated pursuit resulted in an astonishing accumulation of nearly every Jordan Refractor and Atomic Refractor across various brands from 1993 Finest up until Jordan's final years with the Washington Wizards.
2. Coors Light Turns Case of the Mondays into New Limited-Time Packaging for the Big Game
   Coors Light is turning a Case of the Mondays into a literal case of beer with Mondays Light, new limited-time packaging from Coors Light designed to bring chill to one of the worst Mondays of the year—the day after the Big Game.
3. UPPAbaby Debuts Minu V3, Minu Duo & Updates to Warranty and TravelSafe Programs
   The Minu V3 builds upon the success of its predecessor with advanced features, while the Minu Duo brings the fun and functionality to a whole new level. Meanwhile, UPPAbaby's updates to their warranty and TravelSafe programs provide greater protection and assurance for families when using UPPAbaby gear.
4. Icy Hot Signs on as Official Recovery Partner of Unrivaled Through this exclusive partnership, Icy Hot will provide topical pain relief products, including Icy Hot Original No Mess and Icy Hot Pro Massaging Balm, to players during games and practice sessions, and in recovery and training facilities throughout the nine-week season.
5. Dave & Buster's Expands to Mexico Through New Partnership with Winclub Mexico This partnership underscores Dave & Buster's strategy of combining global expertise with local market insight. Each Mexican location will feature a tailored menu with regional flavors, localized pricing models, and unique gaming experiences designed to resonate with local audiences.
6. Wayfair and Google Cloud Announce Expanded Partnership to Transform Online Retail with Gemini "At Wayfair, we believe gen AI is the key to unlocking the next generation of retail experiences," said Fiona Tan, Chief Technology Officer at Wayfair. "With Google Cloud, we've been able to efficiently scale and enrich our product catalogs, enabling us to support a more seamless and engaging shopping experience for our customers."
7. Finally, Ben & Jerry's Made for Sharing: Introducing NEW Scoop-apalooza Ben & Jerry's is excited to announce the launch of Scoop-apalooza - a collection of four delicious new flavors, available in 28 oz containers and each crafted to bring friends and family together for everyday celebrations. With larger sizes and irresistible combinations, these flavors are perfect for smaller group moments, gatherings, or just a cozy night in for fans and friends.
8. Anthropologie Launches Celandine, A New and Exclusive Resort Wear Label Named for the bright yellow flower that is opened by warmth, Celandine features a curated selection of vacation essentials from dresses and coordinated sets to swimwear, cover-ups, accessories, skincare and beauty.
9. GALLO Enters Into Exclusive Distribution Agreement With Spritz Society "At GALLO, we are on a mission to win new friends for wine by ensuring legal drinking age consumers have access to products that are versatile and approachable. Spritz Society's portfolio is ideally positioned to help us do exactly that," said Beth Orozco, Vice President, Marketing for GALLO.
10. Iconic Skincare Brand Eucerin Launches Groundbreaking New Radiant Tone Collection, Formulated to Visibly Reduce the Look of Persistent Dark Spots* "This collection is the culmination of more than a decade of dedicated scientific research," explains Frank Kirchner, Director of Clinical and Scientific Affairs at Beiersdorf. "We meticulously tested thousands of ingredient and formula combinations to ensure all of the products in the Radiant Tone Collection deliver the significant results that consumers are craving and deserve."
11. Hidden Valley Ranch Teams Up with Pizza Hut and Eli Manning to Launch New Easy Squeeze Bottle and First-Ever Collectible Pizza
    "Our new bottle design is a game-changer for ranch lovers, making it easier than ever to enjoy every drop of Hidden Valley Ranch without the mess," said CC Ciafone, marketing director at Hidden Valley Ranch. 
12. all® free clear detergent Becomes the First-Ever Laundry Brand in the US to Introduce NaviLens Technology on its Packaging Dedicated to creating more accessible environments, NaviLens is a navigation and scanning app for those with low vision and blindness. Once individuals download the NaviLens app, the device detects NaviLens codes, audibly notifying the user of the product name, type, dosing instructions and precise in-store location.
13. Surfside #1 Fastest Growing Alcohol Brand in 2024 The Iced Tea + Vodka / Lemonade + Vodka ready-to-drink category leader ended 2024 as the #1 fastest growing brand across all alcohol beverage, achieving +360% dollar sales growth versus a year ago at scanned retail across the United States.

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