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June in Review: 13 Top Consumer Press Releases
Saturday, July 19, 2025
A roundup of the most newsworthy consumer and retail announcements from PR Newswire, including the return of Red Lobster's Crabfest, a pride vinyl collection from Urban Outfitters and a report on the state of American beverage consumption from Keurig Dr. Pepper.
NEW YORK, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each month, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help consumer and retail journalists and consumers stay on top of the month's most popular releases and newsworthy trends, here's a recap of some of the past month's most read- and engaged-with stories.
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. The Michaels Companies, Inc. Acquires JOANN® Intellectual Property and
Private Label Brands"This acquisition allows us to better serve both new
and existing customers, respond to rising demand across categories, and
build on our momentum as the destination for creating and celebrating in
North America," said David Boone, Chief Executive Officer at Michaels.
2. Drink Up, Collect 'Em All - Whataburger Releases Limited-Edition
Commemorative Cups Toast to 75 years of Whataburger with the debut of
all-new, limited edition Whataburger Commemorative Cups! These colorful,
collectable 32-ounce cups pair great with any Whatameal and are perfectly
souvenir-worthy and sippin'-ready!
3. Fortune Announces 2025 Fortune 500 List In total, Fortune 500 companies
represent two-thirds of the U.S. GDP with $19.9 trillion (up 6%) in
revenues, $1.87 trillion (up 9%) in profits, $46 trillion (up 7%) in
market value, and employ 31 million people worldwide. The revenue
threshold for making the 2025 Fortune 500 list was $7.4 billion this
year, up 4% from a year ago.
4. Collectibles Accessory Leader Ultra PRO announces expansive licensed
MAGIC: THE GATHERING®--FINAL FANTASY(TM) product line in collaboration
with Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast® and SQUARE ENIX® Whether you are
looking for matching accessories for your Terra, Herald of Hope, Cloud,
Ex-SOLDIER, Tidus, Yuna's Guardian, or Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
Commander deck, or to mix and match your favorite FINAL FANTASY eras,
there's something for every fan to customize their collection and
playspace.
5. Timex and Acclaimed Filmmaker James Gunn Unveil Limited-Edition
Superman(TM) Timepiece Ahead of This Summer's Highly Anticipated Film
Release, DC Studios' Superman Set to coincide with the summer's biggest
cinematic release, this special-edition watch blends mid-century design
cues with details worthy of Superman himself. Crafted with the iconic
Marlin Jet case, the watch features a sophisticated automatic movement, a
leather strap designed for comfort and durability, and bold red and blue
accents that pay homage to Superman's signature style.
6. Urban Outfitters Unveils First-Ever Pride Vinyl Collection As part of UO
Celebrates: Pride, Urban Outfitters is proud to debut a vinyl collection
curated in collaboration with some of today's most influential LGBTQIA+
artists, allies, and labels. Created to honor the deep connection between
music, identity, and culture, the 18-title lineup features legendary
releases from RuPaul, Kesha, Britney Spears, and a new drop from Frankie
Grande.
7. Debut Offering of Antique Toys from the Personal Collection of the Late
Tom Sage Sr Chalks Up $2.6M at Morphy's The 295-lot lot session, which
closed at $2.6 million, represented Part I of a premier assemblage of
European and American toys amassed over a 50-year period by Sage
(1939-2024), an acknowledged pioneer of the antique toy trade.
8. Red Lobster Brings Bold Flavors and Summer Fun to Crabfest with All-New
Seafood Boils "Red Lobster's Crabfest is the ultimate summer dining
experience, featuring exciting and flavorful dishes like our new Seafood
Boils," said Nichole Robillard, Chief Marketing Officer of Red Lobster.
"Whether you're a longtime Red Lobster lover or participating in Crabfest
for the first time, we've got something to bring everyone joy."
9. OnePay and Synchrony to Launch New Industry-Leading Credit Card Program
With Walmart; Credit Card to Be Powered by Mastercard and Set to Go Live
This Fall As part of the program, OnePay and Synchrony will introduce
both a general-purpose card, which will serve as the program's signature
card and be available to use anywhere Mastercard is accepted, and a
private label card, which will be exclusively for Walmart purchases.
10. Costco Executive Members Now Get Monthly Credit for Same-Day Delivery
with Instacart "Costco Executive Members expect exceptional value - and
now, they can get even more delivered to their door," said Daniel
Danker, Chief Product Officer at Instacart. "Our new monthly credit
makes it easier than ever for members across North America to get
Costco's warehouse items with the convenience of fast and reliable
delivery through Instacart."
11. Arbonne Unveils Innovative Plant-Powered Hair Care Collection Fueled by
Scalp Science and Clinical Results Powered by purposeful,
performance-driven ingredients--like Green Coffee Oil, Pea Peptide, Snow
Mushroom, Argan, Avocado, and Squalane--each product is designed to
support scalp and hair health while delivering visible results. All
formulas are dermatologist-tested, vegan, cruelty-free, and crafted
without over 2,000 ingredients Arbonne chooses not to include in its
product development process.
12. Race Into Flavor: KFC's Iconic Fill Ups Return Alongside Finger Lickin'
Good Collab with F1® THE MOVIE KFC is also shaking up its beverages
this summer with the launch of the new Mountain Dew® Sweet Lightning®
Peaches & Cream Soda. Leaning into the viral dirty soda trend popular
among Gen Z and Millennials, this bold new flavor hits restaurants
starting June 9. For an extra twist, customers can add a vanilla cream
swirl to elevate every sip.
13. Keurig Dr Pepper Unveils First-Ever State of Beverages ReportMore than
just a look at what's in our cups, the report dives into why we drink
what we do, drawing primarily from national surveys and KDP's own
proprietary data. The result is a robust view into how beverages are
shaping and reflecting American life in 2025.
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Trending Topics
Among the consumer news that was distributed in June, the PR Newswire team was able spot several larger stories that highlight the trends shaping the industry.
-- Fourth of July: It was a busy month for both the entertainment and food
and beverage industries, with summer in full swing and Fourth of July
celebrations in tow. Grocery chain Meijer published a shopping list to
help feed eight people for under $35. 7-Eleven also rolled out special
products and deals to celebrate, including a limited-time Independence
Day Donut and a buy-one-get-one-free deal on burritos. In an effort to
honor and support veterans across America, snack cake brand MoonPie
matched donations to the USO in the week leading up to Independence Day.
Busch Gardens also offered free water park tickets to active duty
military members, veterans and their families between June 22-July 6,
continuing its over 20 year tradition of the offer.
-- Sports Season: June also saw several new products in the sports
industry, and partnerships both new and longstanding. WNBA star Caitlin
Clark debuted a new signature basketball with Wilson Sporting Goods and
football legend Lionel Messi's hydration beverage Más+ by Messi became
the official hydration partner of the Argentine national team, the
reigning FIFA world champions. With the 2025 NBA draft held June 25-26,
menswear brand INDOCHINO continued its NBA Draft partnership by
outfitting Drake Powell, Jase Richardson and Johni Broome for the
occasion. New Era Cap also announced its 2025 NBA champions collection,
featuring new caps that celebrate the Oklahoma City Thunder's historic
first championship ring.
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