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Surprise your BAE with beautifully curated gift options from Giftstoindia24x7

KOLKATTA, India, 2020-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — It is that time of the year when the whole world celebrates the spirit of love on Valentine’s Day. Couples who live across boundaries often miss the chance to keep up with the joy of this day. Giftstoindia24x7.com, an e-commerce gifting platform is helping customers to send Valentine Day gifts to India and surprise their special one and enjoy this day. GiftstoIndia24x7, is an e-commerce platform which caters to the needs of non-residential Indians and allows them to conveniently send gifts to their loved ones back in India.

GiftstoIndia24x7 offers a great product range to its users. It has a specially curated category for Sending valentines day gifts to India for their loved ones. To provide customers with utmost convenience, the portal offers 24X7 customer service support, these experts curate a personalized experience and help customers pick the best gift option for their loved ones. The Valentine’s Day category boasts of 1000+ personalized gifting options in addition to the array of other gift products. To amplify the gifts options, give users the best shopping experience and enable them to send the best Valentine’s day gifts to India, the portal partnered with gifting start-ups across India. Additionally, Carvaan products from SaReGaMaPa are available for the music lovers giving customers more options to make Valentine Day gifting truly special for their significant other. 

From classic gifts like Luxury Bouquet Boxes, teddy bears, cushioned hearts, jewellery, etc to specially curated hampers for food lovers, grooming set for the grooming addicts and hampers for the fashionistas; GiftstoIndia24x7 has something in store for every person who wishes to shower love and Send valentines day gifts to India for their significant other. Additionally, it also has personalized options like personalized calendars, select-experiences and dining vouchers, personalized mugs, t-shirts amongst others. For those who want to keep it simple, it offers an option to Send specially curated arrangements of flowers to India from USA on the same day. 

With its premier offerings and strong delivery network, GiftstoIndia24x7 spreads smiles across 1500+ locations in India. With services like exclusive delivery options like same day delivery and midnight delivery, an easily accessible portal and 10,000+ gifting options, GiftstoIndia24x7 is helping couples celebrate love across distances. 

About GiftstoIndia24x7

Established in 1999, GiftstoIndia24x7  is India’s premier gifting platform specially curated for the gifting needs of non – residential Indians. The e-commerce portal offers its users about 20,000 gift options for multiple occasions along with same day delivery and mid-night delivery options. The e-commerce platform delivers has the largest distribution network and delivers to 1500+ locations in India. The platform boasts of a 24X7 customer service support which gives customers across the globe a personalized gifting experience, making them feel more connected with their family and friends back home.

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Asda introduces a NEW Love Heart Pizza – the perfect meal for a cheesy night in on Valentine’s Day

Asda introduces a NEW Love Heart Pizza – the perfect meal for a cheesy night in on Valentine’s Day

 

Asda launches Love Heart Pizzas to help customers share more love on the most romantic day of the year

Leeds, UK, 2018-Feb-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Is your other half the object of your desire? Or is it oozing mozzarella and rich tomato on a deliciously doughy base that has you hooked? To help the nation decide with both their hearts and their tastebuds, Asda has introduced a NEW Love Heart Pizza– the perfect meal for a cheesy night in on Valentine’s Day.

Available from the pizza counters in Asda stores, Brits can win their partners over with a crispy heart-shaped base, generously sprinkled with their loved-one’s favourite toppings for a tasty meal on the most romantic day of the year.

Launching on February 7th, Asda’s Love Heart Pizzas are available in five favourite flavours:
· Cheese Meltdown
· Pepperoni Feast
· Very Veggie Supreme
· American Sizzler
· Mighty Meat Feast

For those looking for an extra-special evening, couples can even create their own pizza topping in select Asda stores. Whether a scattering of sweetcorn, pattering of peperoni or spray of sauce, couples can show their love for one-another with a personalised pizza created from their heart.

Katherine Tunnicliffe, Pizza Product Development Manager, comments: “We are, without doubt, a nation of pizza lovers, with the teatime treat recently named the most-popular choice for Brits. Our Heart Shaped Pizza is the ideal meal to further this love for our favourite doughy dish, sure to steal hearts this Valentine’s Day.

“For those revelling in singledom, the Love Heart Pizzas are also the perfect choice for any Palentine’s Day celebrations, where Brits can share the love they have for their friends over their favourite pizza toppings.”

Starting from £2, Asda’s Love Heart Pizzas are also launching in-time for National Pizza Day on February 9th.

Source: ASDA

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Rite Aid the one-stop shop to make sweethearts swoon this Valentine’s Day

Camp Hill, Pa., 2018-Feb-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid is helping Cupids everywhere this Valentine’s Day by offering a wide assortment of gifts, cards and giftwrap to celebrate the season of love. Visit any Rite Aid location for one-stop shopping and gifts guaranteed to make sweethearts swoon this Valentine’s Day.

Sweet Confections
Nothing says Valentine’s Day like a heart-shaped box of chocolates. Rite Aid shelves are lined with a large assortment of boxed chocolate hearts in all shapes and s from favorites such as Dove, Ferrero Rocher, Russell Stover and Whitman’s. Little sweethearts will swoon over boxed chocolate and mini-plush gifts featuring Snoopy, hedge hogs and teddy bears. And fill the candy dish seasonal treats like Hershey Kisses, M&M’s and classic conversation hearts and bite-d chocolates from Ghirardelli and Lindt.

Say What You Feel 
Whatever you’re trying to say February 14, Rite Aid has a card for you this Valentine’s Day. From bold colors, contemporary accents and unique designs, no matter the sentiment, Rite Aid carries a wide selection of Valentine’s Day cards perfect for that special someone in your life. Don’t forget about the classroom exchange! Choose from kits with stickers or candy and favorite designs like Paw Patrol, Guardians of the Galaxy, My Little Pony and Cars.

Sweet & Snuggly 
Seasonal plush items include animated spinners, dancing animals and a 51-inch giant plush teddy bear with an embroidered heart. Or, pick up a Valentine’s Day themed puppy, bear, hippo, frog or monkey, available in a variety of colors and s. Novelty gifts include love coupon books, coffee mugs and tumblers make the perfect addition to any gift.

Gifts They’ll Love and Love to Use
Give the lady in your life a bottle of her favorite fragrance from brands like Calvin Klein, Vera Wang or Juicy Couture. For your number one man, choose a cologne from Burberry, David Beckham or Dolce & Gabbana. Gift cards are the perfect go-to-gifts for any uncertain cupid. Give the gift of style and shopping, spa services, travel or dinner and a movie thanks to Rite Aid’s assortment of over 200 gift cards.

Spread Love 
Let love be the heart of your home with Rite Aid’s wide assortment of Valentine’s Day decorations including red-foil heart-shaped wreaths, decorative wall art and gel clings.

Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) is one of the nation’s leading drugstore chains fiscal 2017 annual revenues of $32.8 billion. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background and press releases, is available through the company’s website at www.riteaid.com.

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Ashley Flower
717-975-5718

Source: Rite Aid Corporation

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PetSmart launches its Valentine’s Day Pet Collection

National Retail Federation Indicates Eight Percent Increase in Consumer Spending for Valentine’s Day, Including on Pets

PHOENIX, 2018-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — To celebrate the month of love, PetSmart, the leading pet specialty retailer in North America, is launching its Valentine’s Day Pet Collection with a wide variety of items for pet parents to celebrate and show their pet love on Feb. 14.

Last week the National Retail Foundation released its 2018 Valentine’s Day spending report, citing total spending up eight percent this year and expected to reach $19.6 billion compared to $18.2 billion in 2017. This year’s survey also found consumers plan to spend an average of $5.50 per pet, totaling $751 million.

The Valentine’s Day Collection is available at 1,600-plus PetSmart stores and PetSmart.com with fun, festive items to gift to pets and pet lovers alike.

Refresh Your Pet’s Wardrobe with Festive Apparel & Accessories – Kicking off the collection are adorable pink and red tutu dresses featuring tulle skirts and fun slogans like “Awesome” and “I’m So Fancy,” as well as headbands adorned with pink and red dimensional flower treatments. Additional apparel items for dogs and cats include pink and red tees featuring “Happy Always Looks Good” and “Little and Fabulous.” The ED Ellen DeGeneres Collection, exclusively available at PetSmart, also features items for Valentine’s Day including love-themed dog collars, leashes, a pocket “Love” dog tee and the “Love” pillow dog bed.

Gift a Festive New Toy – Pets love toys, and the plush “conversational hearts” with squeakers and messages like “I Woof You” and “You Make My Tail Wag” make a great gift. Additional heart-warming plush squeaker toys like the bumble bee, monkey, rabbit and frog feature loveable messages like “Bee Mine,” “I’m Bananas 4 U” and “U Make my Heart Jump.”

Treat Your Pet –The “Funny Valentine’s Collection” offers sweet treats for your sweet pet with an assortment of apple cinnamon flavored dog cookies – a delicious way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The treat assortment includes the Love Letter, Heart Paw, Heart and Cupid’s Love cookies.

Deck Out Their Habitat – Aquarium ornaments are an easy way to freshen up a fish tank, while also adding a pop of festive seasonal décor to your home. This year, PetSmart has Valentine’s Day ornaments for our friends with fins including the dolphin couple, octaheart and kissing fish items.

Attend a PetSmart Party
In 2018, PetSmart is launching its PetSmart Party program with fun in-store events for pet parents, pets and kids alike. The “For the Love of Pets” Valentine’s Day Party is on Saturday, Feb. 10, 12-3 p.m. (local time), at stores across the U.S. and Canada. PetSmart will offer giveaways like the Love Pawprint Keepsake, Rachael Ray™ Nutrish treat samples and 50 percent off any treat or toy. In addition, PetSmart PetsHotels are offering a Doggie Day Camp Sweetheart Playdate on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (local time), with a free doggie ice cream sundae and a digital keepsake photo*.

Showing Love
February is the month of love, but PetSmart and nonprofit partner PetSmart Charities continue to show their love of pets every day through a range of initiatives. Together, the two organizations saved more than 565,000 pets in 2017 through its in-store adoption program, and generated more than 63 million pet food meals through its 2017 Buy a Bag, Give a Meal program, where for every bag of dog or cat food purchased, it donated a meal to a pet in need. In 2017 PetSmart Charities donated $38 million to animal welfare organizations and other charities dedicated to pets in need across the U.S. and Canada.

*All giveaways available while supplies last.

About PetSmart®
PetSmart, Inc. is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. At PetSmart, we love pets, and we believe pets make us better people. Every day with every connection, PetSmart’s passionate associates help bring pet parents closer to their pets so they, together, can live more fulfilled lives. This vision impacts everything we do for our customers, the way we support our associates and how we give back to our communities. We employ approximately 55,000 associates, operate more than 1,600 pet stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as more than 200 in-store PetSmart® PetsHotel® dog and cat boarding facilities. PetSmart provides a broad range of competitively priced pet food and products, as well as pet-focused services such as dog training, pet grooming, pet boarding, PetSmart™ Doggie Day Camp™ and pet adoption. PetSmart, together with non-profits PetSmart Charities® and PetSmart Charities® of Canada, invite more than 3,500 animal welfare organizations to bring adoptable pets into stores so they have the best chance possible of finding a forever home. Through this in-store adoption program and other signature events, PetSmart has facilitated more than 7.6 million adoptions – more than any other brick-and-mortar organization. The company’s portfolio of digital resources for pet parents includes PetSmart.com, petMD.com, Pawculture.com, AllPaws, an online pet adoption platform that helps potential pet parents find the perfect pet to adopt based on their home, family and lifestyle, as well as BlogPaws, the world’s first pet blogger and influencer network. Through these digital platforms, PetSmart offers the most comprehensive online pet supplies and pet care information in the U.S. In celebration of its 30th anniversary, PetSmart launched its Buy a Bag, Give a Meal™ program in March 2017. For every bag of cat or dog food purchased March 1 – Dec. 31, 2017, PetSmart donated a meal to pets in need and beat its goal of 60 million meals with more than 63 million meals generated through this leading philanthropic program. In May 2017, PetSmart acquired Chewy.com, a leading online retailer of pet food and products in the U.S., which operates as an independent subsidiary.

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PetSmart homepage: http://www.petsmart.com/

Turn your passion for pets into a career you’ll love! Visit careers.petsmart.com to learn more about corporate, retail store and Distribution Center opportunities.

PetSmart Contact:
Virginia Hock
Golin for PetSmart
469-680-6211
vhock@golin.com

PetSmart 24-Hour Media Line: 623-587-2177

Source: PetSmart Inc.

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Auntie Anne’s brings back its beloved Heart-Shaped Pretzels this Valentine’s Day

Auntie Anne’s brings back its beloved Heart-Shaped Pretzels this Valentine’s Day

 

LANCASTER, Pa., 2018-Feb-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Valentine’s Day, sweet, salty and buttery love is in the air as Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, is bringing back their beloved Heart-Shaped Pretzels. On February 14, pretzel fans can share the love with a special twist on Original and Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels, available at Auntie Anne’s stores nationwide for that one special day only.

“At Auntie Anne’s, we are thrilled to offer a fun, delicious twist to the traditional red rose with Heart-Shaped Pretzels,” said Carol Pasquariello, Vice President of Marketing at Auntie Anne’s. “We find joy in knowing your loved ones can delight in a salty or sweet Valentine’s Day pretzel treat.”

To help further spread the love, Auntie Anne’s is offering a Heart-Shaped Pretzel Buy One, Get One (BOGO) promotion on February 14 for all My Pretzel Perks members. To receive the offer, guests need to download the app, which is available for free in Apple’s App Store and Android’s Google Play Store, before 12:00 p.m. EST on February 13.

For pretzel lovers looking to take things to the next level, Auntie Anne’s recommends pairing the Heart-Shaped Pretzels with one of their delicious dips:

·         Original Heart-Shaped Pretzel with Hot Salsa Cheese Dip for flames that keep sizzling

·         Original Heart-Shaped Pretzel with Marinara Dip for the hopeless romantic who wants red on Valentine’s Day

·         Cinnamon Sugar Heart-Shaped Pretzel with Sweet Glaze Dip for a sweet treat for your sweetheart

For the latest information about Auntie Anne’s products and company news, please visit AuntieAnnes.com and follow the brand on Twitter @AuntieAnnes, on Instagram @AuntieAnnesPretzels, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/AuntieAnnesPretzels. To get exclusive offers and information before anyone else, download the Auntie Anne’s My Pretzel Perks app.

About Auntie Anne’s®:

With more than 1,700 locations in 48 states and more than 25 countries, Auntie Anne’s mixes, twists and bakes pretzels to golden brown perfection all day long in full view of guests. Auntie Anne’s can be found in malls and outlet centers, as well as in non-traditional spaces including universities, airports, Walmarts, travel plazas, military bases, and food trucks. For more information, visit AuntieAnnes.com, or follow on Facebook, Twitterand Instagram. To receive the latest offers – including a free pretzel for your birthday – download the My Pretzel Perks app.

Source: Auntie Anne’s

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Amazon and Whole Foods Market celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special discount on Whole Trade roses

Amazon and Whole Foods Market celebrate Valentine’s Day wit a special discount on Whole Trade roses

 

All customers to receive lower prices; Prime members to receive an even deeper discount

AUSTIN, Texas, 2018-Feb-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon and Whole Foods Market will celebrate Valentine’s Day with customers by offering a special discount on Whole Trade roses from Feb. 7 to 14. Customers nationwide will be able to purchase two dozen roses at the reduced price of $24.99. Prime members will save even more on two dozen roses for just $19.99, while supplies last. Whole Foods Market Team Members will also be available in all stores across the U.S. to wrap bouquets and arrange flowers while shoppers pick up other gifts for their sweetheart.

“We are excited to make this Valentine’s Day extra special for customers by lowering prices on our beautiful Whole Trade roses,” said A.C. Gallo, president and chief operating officer at Whole Foods Market. “As we continue to integrate with Amazon, we plan to share additional savings, values, and promotional events with our shoppers and Prime members while continuing to support responsible ecosystems and communities worldwide.”

Each purchase of Whole Trade roses gives back to communities where the flowers were sourced. Whole Foods Market created the Whole Trade Guarantee in 2007 to highlight our commitment to ethical trade, working conditions, and the environment, while also meeting our standards for high quality products. From building schools and funding scholarships, to providing childcare, or simply ensuring fair wages, every purchase of a Whole Trade product funds community projects.

“We know our members are looking to express their love and we are thrilled by all the times Prime marriage proposals have been shared with us on social media,” said Cem Sibay, Vice President, Amazon Prime. “We hope that nothing says Prime and Commitment quite like beautiful roses from Whole Foods Market. This is the second special promotion we have done for Prime members and we are planning to do more in the future.”

While browsing the floral section, customers can also pick up delicious ingredients to create a date night at home. Start by creating a cheese and charcuterie board featuring Hervé Mons Ovalie Cendrée, exclusively available at Whole Foods Market, as a first course. Next, create an impressive at-home surf-and-turf entrée, featuring fresh and sustainably sourced seafood and Animal Welfare Rated New York Strip Steaks. Pair it all with De Chanceny Crémant de Loire Brut or Brut Rose, selected by Whole Foods’ Master Sommelier, Devon Broglie and finish off the romantic meal with fair trade chocolates or Whole Foods Market’s chocolate, heart-shaped Sweetheart Cake.

For more details about this promotion, or to sign up for free trial of Prime, visit www.amazon.com/roses.  Whether reducing prices on everyday staples or offering competitive promotions for specialty items that enhance holiday moments, Whole Foods Market and Amazon will continue to work closely together to offer exciting programs and savings in new and unexpected ways.

Every Day Made Better with Prime

Prime was designed to make your life better every single day. Tens of millions of members around the world enjoy the many benefits of Prime. In the U.S. that includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video; unlimited access to Prime Music, Audible Channels for Prime, Prime Reading, Prime Photos, Twitch Prime; early access to select Lightning Deals, one free pre-released book a month with Amazon First Reads, and more. Prime was built on the foundation of unlimited fast, free shipping and members receive unlimited Free Two-Day Shipping on more than 100 million items, Prime FREE One-Day Shipping and Prime FREE Same-Day Delivery in more than 8,000 cities and towns, and two-hour delivery with Prime Now in more than 30 major cities.  Start a free trial of Amazon Prime at amazon.com/prime.

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Baskin-Robbins celebrates Valentine’s Day with Love Potion #31-inspired Cookie and Polar Pizza

Baskin-Robbins celebrates Valentine’s Day with Love Potion #31-inspired Cookie and Polar Pizza

 

CANTON, Mass, 2017-Feb-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — This year, Baskin-Robbins is helping guests celebrate Valentine’s Day with two new Love Potion #31 treats, inspired by the classic ice cream flavor! Love Potion #31 is a classic Baskin-Robbins ice cream flavor that was originally introduced in 1995. It features white chocolate-flavored and raspberry ice creams, a raspberry ribbon, chocolate chips and raspberry-filled chocolate-flavored hearts.

Our Love Potion #31 ice cream flavor inspired our new Love Potion #31 Cookie and Love Potion #31 Polar Pizza. Our culinary team explained that they wanted to extend this original flavor into more desserts. “What motivated these new desserts is the uniqueness of the ice cream flavor. There really is nothing quite like it,” said Benjamin Stanley, Research and Development Senior Manager for Baskin-Robbins.

Baskin-Robbins launched our new Warm Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches and Sundaes last spring, and with Love Potion #31’s exceptional flavor, we had to make it into a cookie. The Love Potion #31 Cookie is a delicious chocolate raspberry flavored cookie with white chocolate and raspberry flavored chips. This cookie is the perfect complement to our Love Potion #31 ice cream, tasting absolutely delicious when paired in a Warm Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich or Sundae!

Similarly, Love Potion #31 translated particularly well into our Polar Pizza, which we brought back last summer. The Love Potion #31 Polar Pizza is made with a Double Fudge Brownie crust topped with Love Potion #31 ice cream, OREO cookie pieces, marshmallow topping, hot fudge and heart quins.

“The idea of Polar Pizza is that it is more of an everyday treat – it doesn’t have to be for a celebration like cakes. And Polar Pizza comes pre-cut, making it really easy to enjoy straight out of the box with friends and family,” said Sara Cox, Research and Development Manager. “Our new Love Potion #31 Polar Pizza is a fun extension of our Polar Pizza lineup, and is perfect this season.”

The Love Potion #31 Cookie and Love Potion #31 Polar Pizza are seasonal products and are only available for a limited time. We hope you enjoy them this Valentine’s Day season with your family or that special someone!

MEDIA CONTACT:
Dunkin’ Brands Media Relations
Email: press@dunkinbrands.com

Source: Baskin-Robbins

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Macy’s announces heartfelt gifts this Valentine’s Day

Macy’s announces heartfelt gifts this Valentine’s Day

 

Loved ones will adore special gifts found at Macy’s stores and on macys.com

NEW YORK, 2017-Feb-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Show that special someone your love and appreciation this Valentine’s Day with heartfelt gifts from Macy’s. By offering an array of irresistible items from the hottest designers and brands, Macy’s has the perfect gifts to make loved ones swoon. From now through Valentine’s Day, shop Macy’s stores nationwide and online at macys.com for apparel, jewelry, cosmetics and fragrances that are sure to surprise and delight.

“At Macy’s, it’s easy to find unique gifts with a personalized feel this Valentine’s Day,” said Cassandra Jones, senior vice president of Macy’s Fashion. “Shop for a loved one or yourself – our extensive assortment features a variety of items, from luxe and romantic to flirty and fun. Or, if you need a little extra help, find inspiration from our Valentine’s Gift Guide at macys.com/gifts. Once there, you can search for ideas in various categories, including gifts curated by Macy’s Fashion Directors, The Celebrate Shop or even by price point.”

Macy’s makes it easy to shop gifts from the heart for friends and significant others. Find Cupid-approved items from ban.do such as a duffle bag with heart graphics and playful drink tumbler labeled “Love Potion.” Intimates from the Thalia Sodi collection will spark romance in comfort and style. Add a throwback photo to a heart and arrow frame for a thoughtful gift that can be enjoyed for years to come. Michael Korswatches for her and Movado Bold watches for him prove your love together is timeless. Simple and sweet Kate Spade Heart and Arrow ear pins are a treat for your girlfriend or best gal pal. Macy’s is also the ultimate destination for tech gifts such as the Fitbit Flex 2 Fitness Wristband and Polaroid camera and printer.

There are even more ways to gift your love with hot items at every price from Macy’s, including:

  • MICHAEL Michael Kors Mercer Large Convertible Tote, $298
  • ½ ct. t.w. Diamond Bangle in Sterling Silver, $650
  • Godiva Plush Bear with Chocolates, $25
  • Heart Umbrella, $28
  • Kate Spade New York ‘Kiss Me, You Fool’ Hinges Bangle, $78
  • Apple Watch Series 2 Rose Gold-Tone Aluminum Case with Pink Sand Sports Band, $369
  • Anne Klein 4-Piece Boxed Set with Crystal-Accented Rose Gold-Tone Watch and Bangles, $175
  • Ray-Ban Gold-Tone Frames with Gray Mirrored Lenses, $175
  • Needlepoint ‘Swipe Right’ Decorative Pillow, $30
  • Wacoal Embrace Lace Bralette, $38; and Matching Bikini, $27

Visit Macy’s exclusive, new gifting destination, The Celebrate Shop, filled with unique and whimsical gifts for everyone. Shop macys.com/gifts to view a full assortment of loveable items for Valentine’s Day, including picks from Macy’s Fashion Office, “Gifts Under” and all the best “To Me From Me.”

About Macy’s

Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M), delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at approximately 670 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as to customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international destinations through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its stores, e-commerce site, mobile and social platforms, Macy’s offers distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy’s is known for such epic events as Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Macy’s flagship stores — including Herald Square in New York City, Union Square in San Francisco, State Street in Chicago, and Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plaza in southern California — are known internationally and are leading destinations for visitors. Building on a more than 150-year tradition, and with the collective support of customers and employees, Macy’s helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities giving more than $69 million each year to help make a difference in the lives of our customers.

For Macy’s media materials, including images and contacts, please visit our online pressroom at macys.com/pressroom.

Media Relations:
Billy Dumé
646-429-7449
billy.dume@macys.com

Tracy Davis
646-429-7470
tracy.davis@macys.com

Source: Macy’s

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Wegmans Food Markets has you covered to help make Valentine’s Day a memorable one

ROCHESTER, NY, 2017-Feb-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — This Valentine’s Day, all you need are the sweet words – Wegmans Food Markets has everything else to help make the day a memorable one. Whether that special someone in your life has a love for fresh flowers or prefers the gesture of a homemade meal, Wegmans has you covered.

Say it with Flowers

Bring your words to life with fresh flowers to show your Valentine exactly how you feel. From roses and tulips, to bouquets and specially trained heart-shaped orchids, Wegmans floral department has something for everyone.

  • Roses. Wegmans’ roses are grown in Colombia and Ecuador, where proximity to the equator provides premium temperatures and sunlight for cultivating vibrant roses. Wegmans’ grower partner Passion Growers ships the roses direct from their farm to Wegmans stores, arriving in just seven days to provide customers with fresh, long-lasting flowers. Roses by the dozen are available in a variety of colors, starting at $20.
  • Tulips. While roses tend to steal the spotlight on Valentine’s Day, tulips should not be overlooked. Known to symbolize perfect love, tulips come in an array of vivid colors to brighten anyone’s day. Grown at East Coast farms near our stores, Wegmans tulips are a budget-friendly option at just $6 for 10 stems.
  • Signature arrangements and bouquets. If you’re looking for variety, Wegmans’ signature arrangements and bouquets are the perfect choice. Wegmans’ 40-stem, hand-tied bouquet of seasonal flowers, like red alstroemeria, hot pink dianthus, and assorted chrysanthemums, is a great value for $30. The Wegmans floral team has also designed a variety of signature arrangements featuring unique containers, fun accents, and natural elements that reflect the season, ranging from $12 – $75.
  • Valentine Orchid. Specifically grown for Valentine’s Day, the five-inch Valentine Orchid features two orchid stems trained on reeds to grow and bloom in the shape of a heart, a process that takes a couple years. The heart-shaped orchid sells for $29.99.

Made with Love

A quiet, romantic Valentine’s Day dinner at home doesn’t have to mean hours of preparation. Look no further than Wegmans’ chef-developed line of delicious, fresh, ready-to-cook meals, featuring a variety of savory options for any palate. Pull out all the stops with this Valentine’s Day-inspired menu:

  • Appetizers. Indulge your love for cheese with the newest, perfectly ripened cheeses from the Wegmans cheese caves. A creamy camembert, Hudson Valley Jewel offers a satisfyingly dense texture and lingering mushroom notes, while Winter in Italy is a creamy soft-ripened cheese washed with a juniper berry extract for mellow grassy and herbal hints. Add a holiday-inspired twist to your first course with a Valentine sushi roll – a spicy tuna roll topped with tuna nigiri and shaped like hearts.
  • Main Course. Preparing the main course has never been easier with Wegmans Ready-to-Cook Beef Wellington – tenderloin steak topped with rich, flavorful mushroom duxelle and wrapped in a flaky pastry crust – pair with Ready-to-Cook Seasoned Lobster Tails for the perfect surf and turf. Fresh Cut Asparagus completes the main course.
  • Dessert. Chocolate-dipped strawberries make the perfect ending to your Valentine’s Day meal.

Let Wegmans be your one-stop-shop this Valentine’s Day with everything you need to make your holiday memorable. Visit www.wegmans.com or your local store for more EZ meal ideas and the perfect Valentine’s Day gifts.

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a 92-store supermarket chain with stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts. The family-owned company, recognized as an industry leader and innovator, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016. Wegmans has been named one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ by FORTUNE magazine for 19 consecutive years, ranking #4 in 2016.

Press Contact:
Tracy Van Auker
Wegmans Media Relations Coordinator
585-429-3826
tracy.vanauker@wegmans.com

Source: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

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PetSmart encourages pet parents to treat their pets – furry and scaly – on Valentine’s Day

Recent Survey on Valentine’s Spending Shows Pet Parents Intend to Include Pets in Their Gift Giving

PHOENIX, 2017-Feb-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pets make us laugh, bring us joy, and sometimes they make messes, but no matter what pets do, we love them unconditionally. In the spirit of love, PetSmart, the largest specialty pet retailer across North America, encourages pet parents to treat their pets – furry and scaly – on Valentine’s Day.

Last week, the National Retail Foundation released its 2017 Valentine’s Day spending report citing nearly 20 percent of those surveyed plan to give gifts to their pets to celebrate the Valentine’s holiday, beating out those planning to give gifts to co-workers (10 percent), teachers (18 percent) and nearly neck-and-neck with those planning to give gifts to friends (20.2 percent).

“We love our pets and there is no better time to show that love than Valentine’s Day,” said Eran Cohen, chief customer experience officer, PetSmart. “Our new Valentine’s Day assortment has everything including festive apparel, unique treats and toys, as well as the exclusive-to-PetSmart ED Ellen DeGeneres collection with its signature “Love”-themed items.   As a trusted partner, we aim to provide pet parents with everything they need to shower their pets with love on Valentine’s Day and all year long.”

Brighten Up Their Wardrobe – Seasonal bandana collars, a top seller at PetSmart, are an easy option for keeping your pooch seasonably fashionable. The Top Paw® Valentine’s Bandana Dog Collar offers a respite from the dreary winter months with bright pops of red and pink and the new, exclusive-to-PetSmart ED Ellen DeGeneres collection also has a strong “love” vibe, with items including the Love-Themed Bandana Collar and Pocket Love Dog Tee. “Be Mine” Hair Bows and tees designed with love-inspired tick-tack-toe designs all but guarantee great photographs to share on social media. Don’t forget the Top Paw® Glitter Heart Hoodie Dress, with a ruffle skirt for the fashion-forward pup.

Deck Out Their Habitat (and Yours) – Ornaments are an easy way to freshen up a fish tank while also adding a pop of festive seasonal décor to your home. This year, PetSmart has nine new love-themed ornaments featuring a mermaid, smooching dolphins, hearts and a cupcake. Also new this year are two heart-shaped Top Fin® Betta Tanks. These desktop aquariums feature an LED light that illuminates your underwater habitat, making it especially entertaining for kids and anyone with a soft spot for love. Keep the love theme going in your home with the exclusive ED Ellen DeGeneres Love Bed, which is sure to bring stylish cozy comfort to pups for months to come.

Surprise Them with a New Toy – Plush “conversation” hearts with squeakers and messages like, “Free (Wet) Kisses” and “Love” spelled with a paw print are sure to delight any pup. Festive toys like the zebra flattie and rope tug toy encourage interactive playtime.

Treat Your Funny Valentine – Bocce’s Bakery Red Velvet Dog Treats offer a delicious way to commemorate Valentine’s Day. These heart-shaped treats are made with just a handful of ingredients like oat flour, beets and peanut butter. Additional treats include grilled chicken and cheese flavored Love Bites and peanut butter flavored Bits of Love.

Relax with a Spa Day – PetSmart Grooming Salons offer a range of indulgences ideal for pampering your pup like the Top Dog SPAW Coconut package which includes coconut-infused shampoo, paw massage, Very Berry face wash and a soothing treatment using coconut nose and paw moisturizing balm.*

Keep ‘em Kissably Fresh – It may be the month of love, but it’s also National Pet Dental Health Month! On the day when extra kisses are in order, ensure your pet’s teeth are clean and kissably fresh with GREENIES® Dental Chews for dogs and GREENIES® Dental Cat Treats.

Is this your puppy’s first Valentine’s Day? Join us Feb. 11 in stores from 12-3 pm (local time) at PetSmart’s “Puppy Love” event! In addition to providing pet parents with tips on how to keep your puppy healthy and strong, this family-friendly event will also offer free samples, coupons and a personalized paw print keepsake.**

*Services are subject to availability. Pet age, health, and vaccination requirements apply. See store for details.
**All giveaways available while supplies last. For more information, visit petsmart.com.

About PetSmart®
PetSmart, Inc. is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. At PetSmart, we love pets, and we believe pets make us better people. Every day with every connection, PetSmart’s passionate associates help bring pet parents closer to their pets so they can live more fulfilled lives. This vision impacts everything we do for our customers, the way we support our associates and how we give back to our communities. We employ approximately 55,000 associates, operate approximately 1,500 pet stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and 204 in-store PetSmart® PetsHotel® dog and cat boarding facilities. PetSmart provides a broad range of competitively priced pet food and pet products and offers dog training, pet grooming, pet boarding, PetSmart Doggie Day Camp day care services and pet adoption services in-store. Our portfolio of digital resources for pet parents – including PetSmart.com, PetFoodDirect.com, Pet360.com and petMD.com – offers the most comprehensive online pet supplies and pet care information in the U.S. Through our in-store pet adoption partnership with independent nonprofit organizations, PetSmart Charities® and PetSmart Charities™ of Canada, PetSmart helps to save the lives of more than 500,000 homeless pets each year.

Follow PetSmart on Twitter: @PetSmart
Find PetSmart on Facebook: www.facebook.com/PetSmart
See PetSmart on YouTube: www.YouTube.com/PetSmart

Contacts:

Danielle Bickelmann
Golin for PetSmart
469-680-2503
dbickelmann@golin.com

PetSmart Media Line
623-587-2177

Source: PetSmart Inc.

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Chow Tai Fook celebrates Valentine’s Day with selection of the finest diamond jewellery and store events

Chow Tai Fook celebrates Valentine’s Day with selection of the finest diamond jewellery and store events

 

Hong Kong, 2017-Feb-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chow Tai Fook curates a wonderful selection of the finest diamond jewellery to let you express your deepest affection and commitment to your love in this Valentine’s Day. Chow Tai Fook Shine Collection, Chow Tai Fook Perfect Love Collection “Together”, Chow Tai Fook Forevermark Swan Bridal Collection, Chow Tai Fook Magic SquareTM Forevermark Collection, Chow Tai Fook “Twinkle Me” Collection (Powered by Coronet) and Chow Tai Fook Disney “Tsum Tsum” Collection will embody your promise of “two hearts as one forever” on the most romantic day of the year.

To celebrate and countdown this sparkling and affectionate moment, Chow Tai Fook is pleased to launch two promotion campaigns, reminding couples of their romance with promises and tokens of love.

“Sparkling Moments”Online Game*

From now until February 14, 2017, customers can visit our promotion site to mix and match their own love declaration, share it to their personal facebook accounts, and stand a chance to win a diamond pendant, HK$100 SOGO vouchers or HK$300 Chow Tai Fook vouchers.

Promotion Site: https://promotion.chowtaifook.com/valentines_2017/

“Sparkling Moments” Store Event*

From February 11 to 12, 2017, customers can join our special store events and enjoy a digital journey of romance at selected branches, to stand a chance to win a diamond pendant, HK$100 SOGO vouchers and HK$300 Chow Tai Fook vouchers.

Store event details:

Date Address
February 11 (Sat) 2PM-5PM 6TH CAUSEWAY BAY BRANCH, Shop No.G01, G/F, Laforet Excelsior Plaza, 24-26 East Point Road, Causeway Bay, H.K.
February 12 (Sun) 2PM-5PM 8TH TSIM SHA TSUI BRANCH, Shop 3, 4 & 15, G/F, Star House, 3 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, H.K.

 

* The above promotions are subject to terms and conditions, please visit our promotion site for more details. In case of any dispute, Chow Tai Fook reserves the right of final decision.

Media Enquiries:

media@chowtaifook.com

Source: Chow Tai Fook

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Debenhams presents an array of romantic range of lingerie and nightwear this Valentine’s Day

Debenhams presents an array of romantic range of lingerie and nightwear this Valentine’s Day

 

London, 2017-Feb-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Presenting an array of lingerie and nightwear, fall in love with Debenhams this Valentine’s Day with their romantic range full of fanciful floral’s and flowing frills.

Boasting a range of seductive styles, whether you choose to reveal or conceal. Treat yourself to a super soft kimono from B by Ted Baker; fall head over heads into a contemporary two piece from the Nine by Savannah Miller collection or own the underwear to outerwear trend on the ultimate night of date nights with the luxurious range of lace bodies and bralets from Reger by Janet Reger.

With prices starting from just £10, they’re almost too dreamy for bed…

Available from Debenhams http://www.debenhams.com/
All imagery featured is available on http://www.prshots.com/Debenhams

CONTACTS:
Elsa.Heron@debenhams.com

Source: Debenhams

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NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics: Valentine’s Day total spending expected to reach $18.2 billion, down from $19.7 billion last year

WASHINGTON, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — After a decade-long increase in Valentine’s Day spending is expected to finally see a market correction this year, according to the annual survey released today (February 1, 2017) by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

U.S. consumers are expected to spend an average $136.57, down from last year’s record-high $146.84. Total spending is expected to reach $18.2 billion, down from $19.7 billion last year, which was also a record.

“Valentine’s Day continues to be a popular gift-giving occasion even if consumers are being more frugal this year,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “This is one day of the year when millions find a way to show their loved ones they care regardless of their budget. Consumers will find that retailers recognize that their customers are looking for the best deals and will offer good bargains just as they did during the holiday season.”

Starting at an average $119.67 for a total of $16.9 billion in 2007, Valentine’s spending grew most years over the past decade before hitting last year’s record. But the number of people surveyed who plan to celebrate the holiday has dropped by nearly 10 percentage points over the same period from 63 percent in 2007 to 54 percent this year.

This year’s survey found consumers plan to spend an average $85.21 on their significant other/spouse, $26.59 on other family members such as children or parents, $6.56 on children’s classmates/teachers, $6.51 on friends, $4.27 on co-workers, and $4.44 on pets.

Consumers plan to spend $4.3 billion on jewelry (given by 19 percent of shoppers), $3.8 billion on an evening out (37 percent), $2 billion on flowers (35 percent), $1.9 billion on clothing (19 percent), $1.7 billion on candy (50 percent), $1.4 billion on gift cards/gift certificates (16 percent) and $1 billion on greeting cards (47 percent).

Also popular this year are “gifts of experience” such as tickets to a concert or sporting event, a gym membership or an outdoor adventure. While 40 percent of consumers want an experience gift, only 24 percent plan to give one.

Consumers plan to shop at department stores (35 percent), discount stores (32 percent), online (27 percent), specialty stores (18 percent), florists (18 percent), and local small businesses (15 percent).

“While fewer are planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, millions of shoppers will still make room in their budgets to spoil their loved ones,” Prosper Principal Analyst Pam Goodfellow said. “Consumers can expect promotions on everything from flowers to date-night dinner packages in the coming days, leaving plenty of ideas for those looking to spoil their Valentines.”

The survey, which asked 7,591 consumers about their Valentine’s Day plans, was conducted January 4-11 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 1.1 percentage points. Full data results will not be published on NRF.com but news media and analysts who require additional information can contact press@nrf.com.

About Prosper Insights & Analytics
Prosper Insights & Analytics delivers executives timely, consumer-centric insights from multiple sources. As a comprehensive resource of information, Prosper represents the voice of the consumer and provides knowledge to marketers regarding consumer views on the economy, personal finance, retail, lifestyle, media and domestic and world issues. www.ProsperDiscovery.com

About NRF
NRF is the world’s largest retail trade association, representing discount and department stores, home goods and specialty stores, Main Street merchants, grocers, wholesalers, chain restaurants and Internet retailers from the United States and more than 45 countries. Retail is the nation’s largest private sector employer, supporting one in four U.S. jobs — 42 million working Americans. Contributing $2.6 trillion to annual GDP, retail is a daily barometer for the nation’s economy.

Contact:

Ana Serafin Smith
(202) 626-8189
press@nrf.com
(855) NRF-Press

Source: NRF

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Rite Aid celebrates Valentine’s Day with essential needs to warm up a heart

Camp Hill, Pa., 2017-Feb-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid stores nationwide are stocked with the essentials needed to celebrate a heartwarming Valentine’s Day this year. From cards to chocolates, fresh cut flowers, loveable plush and seasonal décor, Rite Aid’s 4,600 convenient locations are ready to help its customers celebrate the season of love.

Decadent Chocolates
Rite Aid shelves are lined with a large assortment of classic chocolate hearts. Starting at $1.29, decadent chocolate hearts are available in a variety of s from brand favorites such as Russell Stover, Whitman’s and Dove. For the little sweethearts, boxed chocolates come in licensed favorites including Shopkins, Paw Patrol and Frozen. For the candy dish, Rite Aid carries an assortment of Hershey Kisses, M&M’s and classic conversation hearts and bite-d chocolates from Ghirardelli and Lindt.

Express Your Feelings
Find the card that says it all this Valentine’s Day. From bold colors to contemporary designs and unique finishes, no matter the sentiment, Rite Aid carries a wide selection of Valentine’s Day cards perfect for that special someone in your life. To celebrate young love, new styles and designs of classroom exchange kits containing stickers or candy are available in favorites such as Star Wars, Trolls, My Little Pony, Spider Man and more.

Cuddly Sentiments
Rite Aid’s most popular selling Valentine’s Day item, the giant 51-inch cuddly plush bear, returns this year and with a new design! Stores also offer a broad selection of seasonal plush items including animated spinners, dancing animals and jumbo pandas, offered at 25% off. New this year, sweet talk teddy bears, peek-a-boo bears and jungle themed Valentine’s Day plush, as well as the newest collection of Valentine TY Beanie Boos.

Tokens of Love
Give your special someone a bottle of their favorite fragrance such as Calvin Klein Eternity or Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue for her, and Burberry Touch or Nautica for men. Express your feelings with a sentimental plaque, love mug or photo frame offered in different styles and designs, and don’t forget the fresh roses or beautiful bouquets, available in many stores beginning February 10.

House Full of Love
Spread the love of the season throughout your home ahead of time. Rite Aid carries an assortment of Valentine’s Day decorations including large wreaths, decorative wall art signs, tabletop displays and gel clings.

Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) is one of the nation’s leading drugstore chains with nearly 4,600 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia and fiscal 2016 annual revenues of $30.7 billion. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background and press releases, is available through the company’s website at www.riteaid.com.

Media Contact:

Kristin Kellum
717-975-5713

Source: Rite Aid Corporation

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Baskin-Robbins announces seasonal lineup of customizable treats for Valentine’s Day

Baskin-Robbins announces seasonal lineup of customizable treats for Valentine’s Day

 

Baskin-Robbins Guests Will Fall Head Over Heels for Heart-Shaped Ice Cream Cakes and New Love Potion #31® Desserts

CANTON, Mass., 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins locations nationwide will get even sweeter this February with a seasonal lineup of customizable treats for Valentine’s Day, including  the new Ganache Conversation Heart Cake, “Be Mine” Heart Cake, Chocolate Hazelnut Flavor of the Month, Love Potion #31® Polar Pizza™ Ice Cream Treat and Love Potion #31® Cookie.

Baskin-Robbins’ heart-shaped ice cream cakes are the perfect way to celebrate the holiday with that special someone. The new Ganache Conversation Heart Cake features the simple sophistication of a fully ganache enrobed ice cream cake, and the “Be Mine” Heart Cake features a red and white heart design and a red rose made out of icing. Each cake includes a personalized message, can be customized with any ice cream and cake flavor combination, and is available at participating Baskin-Robbins shops nationwide for pre-order in-store or online through the brand’s online ordering website.

Baskin-Robbins is also providing guests with new ways to fall in love with its most romantic ice cream flavor, Love Potion #31®, which was first introduced in 1995 and features white chocolate-flavored and raspberry ice creams, a raspberry ribbon, chocolate chips and raspberry-filled chocolate-flavored hearts. The Love Potion #31® Polar Pizza is made with a Double Fudge Brownie Crust, topped with Love Potion #31® ice cream, OREO® cookie pieces, marshmallow topping, fudge and heart quins. The Love Potion #31®Cookie is a delicious chocolate cookie with white chocolate flavored and raspberry flavored chips, inspired by the signature ice cream flavor. Guests can also pair it with Love Potion #31® ice cream for a delectable Warm Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich.

“Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate the ones we love, and our new Ganache Conversation Heart Cake and ‘Be Mine’ Heart Cake are sweet ways for our guests to show their loved ones how special they are,” said Jeff Miller, Executive Chef and Vice President of Product Innovation for Dunkin’ Brands. “We’re also excited to give our guests new ways to enjoy our classic Love Potion #31 flavor – as a Polar Pizza treat and as a Warm Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich.”

Baskin-Robbins will also feature Chocolate Hazelnut as the February Flavor of the Month, in stores on Wednesday, February 1. Featuring chocolate ice cream swirled with hazelnuts with chocolate-flavored coating and a hazelnut cookie fudge ribbon, Chocolate Hazelnut can be enjoyed by the scoop in a cup or cone, a milkshake, and in a Warm Brownie Sundae or Warm Cookie Sundae to warm up during the cooler February weather.

For more information about Baskin-Robbins’ wide variety of premium ice cream flavors and frozen desserts, visit www.BaskinRobbins.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/BaskinRobbins), Twitter (www.twitter.com/BaskinRobbins) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/BaskinRobbins).

OREO is a registered trademark of Mondelēz International group, used under license.

About Baskin-Robbins

Named the top ice cream and frozen dessert franchise in the United States by Entrepreneur magazine’s 37th annual Franchise 500® ranking in 2016, Baskin-Robbins is the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops. Baskin-Robbins creates and markets innovative, premium hard scoop ice cream, a full range of beverages, and a delicious lineup of desserts including custom ice cream cakes, Polar Pizza™ Ice Cream Treats and take-home ice cream quarts and pints, providing quality and value to consumers at more than 7,700 retail shops in nearly 50 countries. Baskin-Robbins was founded in 1945 by two ice cream enthusiasts whose passion led to the creation of more than 1,300 ice cream flavors and a wide variety of delicious treats. Headquartered in Canton, Mass., Baskin-Robbins is part of the Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For further information, visit www.BaskinRobbins.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Justin Drake
Phone: 781-737-5200
Email:press@dunkinbrands.com

Source: Baskin-Robbins

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Dunkin’ Donuts celebrates Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped donuts and two new coffee flavors

Dunkin’ Donuts celebrates Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped donuts and two new coffee flavors

 

Fudge Croissant Donut returns for an additional donut delight

CANTON, MA, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the season for sweethearts upon us, Dunkin’ Donuts is welcoming Valentine’s Day with a perfect pairing of sweet coffee flavors, along with the return of heart-shaped donuts, available in delicious new and returning varieties. For starters, Dunkin’ Donuts guests can enjoy the marriage of their favorite coffee with the flavors of fresh bakery treats, with new Fudge Brownie Swirl and Vanilla Cupcake Swirl flavored coffee. Both are available in Dunkin’ Donuts’ hot or iced coffees, lattes and macchiatos.

Dunkin’ Donuts is showing a lot of heart for its donut fans this season as well, bringing back its beloved heart-shaped donuts in two new Valentine’s Day varieties. The new Chocolate-Covered Raspberry Heart Donut is a heart-shaped donut with raspberry filling, frosted with chocolate icing and drizzled with strawberry-flavored icing. The new Brownie Batter Crumble Heart Donut is a heart-shaped donut with brownie batter flavored buttercreme filling, frosted with chocolate icing and sprinkled with brownie crumble.

For an additional donut delight for that special someone, this season Dunkin’ Donuts is bringing back the Fudge Croissant Donut. A favorite for chocolate lovers, it combines the brand’s famous glazed croissant donut with decadent fudge filling, topped with chocolate and white icing drizzle. All of Dunkin’ Donuts’ coffee and donut menu items for Valentine’s Day season are available beginning today for a limited time at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide.

“Valentine’s Day is an important and popular holiday for our brand, as our guests look forward to the return of heart-shaped donuts paired with rich, indulgent beverages to celebrate this sweet season,” said Jeff Miller, Dunkin’ Brands’ Executive Chef and Vice President of Product Innovation. “This year we are excited to introduce a Valentine’s Day menu featuring several warm and comforting flavor choices. Our newest offerings will help keep guests energized with our coffee all throughout February, while enjoying donut treats that are perfect for sharing with loved ones.”

To learn more about Dunkin’ Donuts, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com, or subscribe to the Dunkin’ Donuts blog to receive notifications at https://news.dunkindonuts.com/blog.

About Dunkin’ Donuts

Founded in 1950, Dunkin’ Donuts is America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin’ Donuts is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin’ Donuts has earned a No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for 11 years running. The company has more than 12,000 restaurants in 45 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin’ Donuts is part of the Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Lindsay Cronin
Phone: 781-737-5200
Email: lindsay.cronin@dunkinbrands.com

Source: Dunkin’ Donuts

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts introduces line of heart-shaped doughnuts just in time for Valentine’s Day

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts introduces line of heart-shaped doughnuts just in time for Valentine’s Day

 

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today ( January 30, 2017) announced a line of heart-shaped doughnuts just in time for Valentine’s Day. The Red Happy Heart Doughnut, Pink Happy Heart Doughnut, and the Sprinkled Heart Doughnut are available at participating shops in the US and Canada now through Feb. 14.

“We are always searching for little ways to help our guests spread joy in their own lives,” said Jackie Woodward, Chief Marketing Officer at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. “Our Valentine’s Day doughnuts are made with love, and are the perfect treat to share with family and friends this Valentine’s Day.”

The Red Happy Heart Doughnut and Pink Happy Heart Doughnut are both heart-shaped and Kreme™-filled. The Red Happy Heart Doughnut is finished off with red icing, a hand-decorated chocolate smile, and candy eyes. The Pink Happy Heart Doughnut features strawberry flavored icing, a cheeky chocolate smile and candy hearts and eyes.

The Sprinkled Heart Doughnut is dipped in white icing before being topped off with festive Valentine’s Day sprinkles.

How are you sharing love this Valentine’s Day? Share your greatest Happy Heart moments using #KrispyKreme.

About Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc., is a global retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed® doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., the Company has offered the highest-quality doughnuts and great-tasting coffee since it was founded in 1937. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is proud of its Fundraising program, which for decades has helped non-profit organizations raise millions of dollars in needed funds. Krispy Kreme products can be found in approximately 12,000 grocery, convenience and mass merchant stores in the U.S. The Company has more than 1,200 retail shops in 30 countries. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at www.KrispyKreme.com, or on one of its many social media channels, including www.Facebook.com/KrispyKreme, and www.Twitter.com/KrispyKreme.

Contact:

Sarah Roof
336-726-8878
Corporate Communications Coordinator
sroof@krispykreme.com

Source: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.

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Auntie Anne’s® celebrates Valentine’s Day with Heart-Shaped Pretzels

Auntie Anne’s® celebrates Valentine’s Day with Heart-Shaped Pretzels

 

LANCASTER, Pa., 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, today (January 23, 2017 ) announced that on February 14 the brand will offer Heart-Shaped Pretzels in honor of Valentine’s Day. Available for one-day only, guests can enjoy freshly baked Original and Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels in a festive heart-shape to share that little bit of love that goes into every bite.

“Pretzels are the new chocolate this Valentine’s Day,” said Carol Pasquariello, Vice President of Marketing for Auntie Anne’s. “Whether your Valentine craves a sweet indulgence or is in the mood for something a bit saltier, Auntie Anne’s Heart-Shaped Pretzels are the perfect treat for the occasion. We know our guests appreciate the love and care that goes into each of our hand-rolled products, so we are excited to be able to celebrate Valentine’s Day together with this new twist.”

Ensuring nobody celebrates the day alone, Auntie Anne’s is offering a Heart-Shaped Pretzel Buy One, Get One (BOGO) promotion on February 14 for all My Pretzel Perks members. To receive the offer, guests need to download the app – free in Apple’s App Store and Android’s Google Play Store – before 11:59 p.m. EST on February 12.

The Heart-Shaped Pretzels will be available at Auntie Anne’s locations nationwide. Prices vary by location.

For the latest information about Auntie Anne’s products and company news, please visit AuntieAnnes.com and follow the brand on Twitter @AuntieAnnes, on Instagram @AuntieAnnesPretzels, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/AuntieAnnesPretzels. To get exclusive offers and information before anyone else, download the Auntie Anne’s My Pretzel Perks app.

About Auntie Anne’s®:

With more than 1,600 locations in 48 states and more than 25 countries, Auntie Anne’s mixes, twists and bakes pretzels to golden brown perfection all day long in full view of guests. Auntie Anne’s can be found in malls and outlet centers, as well as in non-traditional spaces including universities, airports, Walmarts, travel plazas, military bases, and food trucks. For more information, visit www.auntieannes.com, or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Source: Auntie Anne’s

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Schlotzsky’s calls on fans to “like” its Facebook Hot Sauce thermometer to activate the saucy giveaway on Valentine’s Day

Schlotzsky’s calls on fans to “like” its Facebook Hot Sauce thermometer to activate the saucy giveaway on Valentine’s Day

 

ATLANTA, 2017-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Schlotzsky’s® is kicking up the heat this winter by giving away 100,000 special 3oz. bottles of its signature hot sauce at restaurants nationwide on Valentine’s Day… but participation of Schlotzsky’s fans is needed to “like” its Facebook Hot Sauce thermometer in order to activate the saucy giveaway.

The online activation will begin Jan. 22 on National Hot Sauce Day, and the giveaway will be uncapped if fans help the hot sauce thermometer reach 100 degrees by February 1. Each “like” will cause the temperature of the thermometer to rise and bring customers closer to uncapping 300,000 ounces of Schlotzsky’s hot sauce at its participating restaurants nationwide February 14, while supplies last.

Schlotzsky’s flavorsome hot sauce, packed with piquant overtones of Louisiana cayenne peppers in a vinegar base, has long been a customer favorite addition to The Original®, the sandwich that started it all, as well as other signature sandwiches, Macs, pizzas, flatbreads and more.

“Schlotzsky’s signature hot sauce is hot – and I don’t just mean on the Scoville Scale, but through the enthusiasm we see and feel from our customers adding it to their favorite menu items,” said Schlotzsky’s president Kelly Roddy. “This Valentine’s Day, we’re excited to help folks spice up their culinary creations through our hot sauce giveaway, and given its cult-like following, it may prove to be a pretty easy task for fans to accomplish.”

Schlotzsky’s hot sauce 12 ounce bottles are available for purchase in store, but because of its fans’ true love of it, we are also making it available for purchase at Schlotzskys.com starting on Valentine’s Day, February 14. And, for hot sauce fanatics who miss the in-store giveaway, Schlotzsky’s can help spread the love on Facebook. For the first 100 people who send Schlotzsky’s a request through Facebook on Valentine’s Day, the brand will send a complimentary 12oz. hot sauce bottle to their designated “hottie” with a special message.

Find Schlotzsky’s on Facebook at @Schlotzskys, and online at www.schlotzskys.com.

Contact:

Matt Courtoy
Social/Digital Manager
mcourtoy@schlotzskys.com

Source: Schlotzsky

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with personalized gifts from Build-A-Bear Workshop

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with personalized gifts from Build-A-Bear Workshop

 

Celebrate Someone Special and Support a Heartfelt Campaign for Save the Children

ST. LOUIS, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Love is in the air at Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive destination where Guests can create personalized furry friends. New thoughtful gift ideas—from scented furry friends and ready-to-go gift sets, to traditional teddies and treats—help Guests of all ages share their heart this Valentine’s Day.

The new Sweet Scent Collection includes three new Make-Your-Own furry friends—Sweet Scent Panda, Sweet Scent Leopard and Sweet Scent Teddy—with candy-scented fur made possible by Celessence™ Technologies microencapsulation, a license of Genius Brands International (NASDAQ: GNUS). The technology uses touch to release an irresistible fragrance; the more you hug them, the sweeter they smell!

  • With soft brown fur, light brown paw pads and love-struck blue eyes, the candy-scented Sweet Scent Teddy will steal any Valentine’s heart!
  • Sweet Scent Panda is ready to hug! Soft pink and white fur and an all-over heart pattern make this furry friend extra lovable.
  • The wildly adorable Sweet Scent Leopard turns heads with bright pink leopard-print fur and expressive blue eyes.

Each Sweet Scent furry friend is available for purchase separately or as part of a gift set that includes an outfit and accessories, such as a plush heart with a cute printed message. Several additional gift ideas—from a traditional teddy with a tuxedo tee and a rose, to items from our hottest licensed collections—are available for every kind of Valentine in select Build-A-Bear Workshop® stores and at buildabear.com/gifts.

For a truly one-of-a-kind gift to cherish, add a personalized message that your loved one can play over and over again to any Make-Your-Own furry friend. With a Build-A-Sound® recordable sound chip—available in stores and online—you can share your voice and your sentiment with a special someone.

For Guests looking for sweet treats this Valentine’s Day, Build-A-Bear Workshop has partnered with Cookies by Design to create a gourmet Valentine’s Day gift basket filled with customizable handmade and hand-decorated heart-shaped cookies, and a cuddly pre-stuffed Build-A-Bear Workshop teddy sporting an “I Love You” tee. The basket is made to order and is available in two sizes—with either six or eight cookies—at cookiesbydesign.com and in select Cookies by Design stores now. Same-day, one- and two-day delivery options are available, depending on the level of customization.

Share Your Heart: Support Save the Children with Build-A-Bear Workshop

For the second consecutive year, Build-A-Bear Workshop and the Build-A-Bear Foundation have partnered with Save the Children in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, helping to provide schools and communities with structured programs designed to support emotional development.

Launched in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Save the Children’s Journey of Hope program empowers children of all ages to identify their own strengths and build coping skills, self-esteem and overall resilience. The program has since been delivered to more than 85,000 children in Canada, the United States, Australia, Italy, Spain, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Now through Feb. 28, 2017, Guests can make a donation in stores or online at buildabear.com to support Save the Children. All donations made in the U.S. will go to Save the Children’s Journey of Hope program in the United States. Build-A-Bear Foundation will match each Guest donation made in U.S. stores, up to $100,000.  At U.S. Build-A-Bear Workshop locations, Guests can also sign a Valentine’s Day card and place it in a special Cub Condo® carrying case to be delivered to children in the United States through Save the Children.

“As we begin our 20th birthday year, we are grateful to everyone who has helped us reach this milestone,” said Sharon Price John, president and chief executive officer, Build-A-Bear Workshop. “We invite Guests around the world to help us kick off a year-long celebration by supporting Save the Children’s Journey of Hope program and sharing a little more of their hearts to make a difference in a child’s life.”

“Every day, children in the United States and around the world struggle with poverty, community violence, stressful home lives and traumatic experiences, which threaten their chances for academic success and a bright future,” said Bill Corwin, Save the Children’s vice president of U.S. Programs. “Save the Children’s Journey of Hope program helps children of all ages to explore their emotions and develop newfound coping skills and self-esteem, and we are excited to continue our partnership with Build-A-Bear Workshop to make sure more kids feel safer and more supported.”

For more information, visit buildabear.com and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

About Build-A-Bear

Celebrating 20 years of business in 2017, Build-A-Bear is a global brand kids love and parents trust that seeks to add a little more heart to life. Build-A-Bear Workshop has approximately 400 stores worldwide where Guests can create customizable furry friends, including company-owned stores in the United States, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom and China, and franchise stores in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Mexico and the Middle East. The company was named to the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the eighth year in a row in 2016. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) posted a total revenue of $377.7 million in fiscal 2015. For more information, visit buildabear.com.

About Save the Children

Save the Children invests in childhood – every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we are dedicated to ensuring every child has the best chance for success. Our pioneering programs give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. Our advocacy efforts provide a voice for children who cannot speak for themselves. As the leading expert on children, we inspire and achieve lasting impact for millions of the world’s most vulnerable girls and boys. By transforming children’s lives now, we change the course of their future and ours. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Contact:
Maria Lemakis
(314) 423-8000, ext. 5367
MariaL@buildabear.com

SOURCE: Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

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Cold Stone Creamery® announces the return of its popular Fudge Truffle Ice Cream just in time for Valentine’s Day

Chocolate Lovers Will Delight in the Return of Fudge Truffle Ice Cream, Available for a Limited Time Only

Scottsdale, Ariz., 2017-Jan-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) is bringing back more of what customers LOVE with the return of its popular Fudge Truffle Ice Cream, in stores January 4 through February 28, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

The rich and decadent Fudge Truffle Ice Cream is the way to any chocolate lover’s heart. Made fresh in store in small batches, this creamy treat is a sweet way to share the love and also comes in a delicious Creation™. The Falling in Chocolate™ Creation is made with Fudge Truffle Ice Cream, Brownie, Fudge and Whipped Topping.

“With the season of love upon us, we find a fantastic way to show affection towards that special someone is by treating them to our creamy and decadently rich Fudge Truffle Ice Cream,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Cold Stone Creamery. “This flavor profile is a chocolate lover’s dream and we very much enjoy bringing this frequently-requested flavor out at a time of year when we know so many are looking for that perfectly rich chocolate treat. We also can’t help but think the return of this fabulous flavor is a pretty sweet way to kick off the New Year!”

For even more chocolate delight, guests can also enjoy the heart-shaped, Fudge Truffle Decadence™ cake. With moist layers of Red Velvet Cake, Sweet Cream Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings and Fudge Truffle Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings wrapped in rich Fudge Ganache; it’s the perfect way to show someone how much they’re loved.

Additionally, the Fudge Truffle Frappe is back for a limited time only. This chocolate treat is an ice blended coffee drink with Dark Cocoa, Fudge and Whipped Topping and is sure to be the perfect pick-me-up!

The Cold Stone Creamery Falling in Chocolate Creation™ and Fudge Truffle Frappe will be in stores from January 4 – February 28, 2017. The Fudge Truffle Decadence™ cake ends February 14, 2017.

 Promotional Creation™:
o Falling in Chocolate™ – Fudge Truffle Ice Cream with Brownie, Fudge and Whipped Topping

 Promotional Cake:
o Fudge Truffle Decadence™ – Layers of moist Red Velvet Cake, Sweet Cream Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings and Fudge Truffle Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings wrapped in rich Fudge Ganache

 Promotional Frappe:
o Fudge Truffle – Creamy, ice blended coffee drink with Dark Cocoa, Fudge and Whipped Topping

Cold Stone Creamery gift cards make the perfect Valentine’s gift for friends, neighbors, teachers, and that special someone. Gift cards can be purchased in store or online at www.ColdStoneCreamery.com/giftcardsretail.

Cold Stone cakes, including the Fudge Truffle Decadence™ cake are also available in stores, or can be ordered online at www.ColdStoneCakes.com.

About Cold Stone Creamery®
Cold Stone Creamery delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 18 quick-service restaurant concepts. The Cold Stone Creamery brand operates approximately 1,500 locations in over 28 countries.

For more information about Cold Stone Creamery®, please visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.

For more information about Kahala Brands™, please visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

CONTACT:
Jessica Benedick
Cold Stone Creamery
480.362.4837
jbenedick@kahalamgmt.com

Source: Cold Stone Creamery

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Macy’s celebrates Valentine’s Day with an array of gifts sure to delight that special someone

A variety of gifts for that special someone is available at Macy’s stores and macys.com

NEW YORK, 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s is spreading the love this Valentine’s Day by offering an array of gifts sure to delight that special someone. With the hottest items from the best designers and brands, Macy’s has the perfect presents that express, “I love you.” From now through Valentine’s Day, shop at Macy’s stores nationwide and online at macys.com for fashion, jewelry, handbags, cosmetics and fragrances that are too sweet to resist.

“Macy’s has thoughtful gifts to make Valentine’s Day memorable for all your loved ones,” said Kathy Hilt, senior vice president of My Stylist@Macy’s. “It’s easy and exciting to choose from our wide selection of items. For those seeking the perfect gift idea or a special outfit for a Valentine’s Day dinner, our shopping service, My Stylist@Macy’s, always makes it fun and fast, and it’s a free service.”

This year, friends and loved ones will feel adored with gifts from Macy’s. Fashion finds like the I.N.C. International Concepts surplice blouse are flirty and fun. Gift her with a Michael Kors Cynthia chevron satchel bag and adjustable logo bracelets in silver or rose gold. Gorgeous 14k white gold diamond studs are sure to make her swoon. Keep him smelling twice as nice with a personalized bottle ofRalph Lauren Polo eau de toilette. A stylish Fossil watch with leather straps will keep him looking sharp and is a classic reminder that your love is timeless. Bangles by Unwritten with silver-plated charms will be a win for your best gal pal, and for the loved one with a sweet tooth, the Godiva chocolate-filled paper heart is sure to hit the spot.

There are even more ways to show your love with these gift ideas from Macy’s:

  • Michael Kors Watches with Rose Gold-Tone Bracelets, $275-$295
  • Tommy Hilfiger Oxford Slim Trifold Wallet, $42
  • Thalia Sodi 3-Pair Earrings Set, $22.50
  • Kensie Go Red Layered Lace Dress, $99
  • Kate Spade New York Metro Watch with Leather Strap, $195
  • Alfani Spectrum Men’s Dress Shirt and Tie, $49.50-$55

Browse Macy’s Valentine’s Day gift guide online at macys.com/gifts. For last-minute gifting, shoppers can buy online (before noon local time on Sunday, Feb. 14) and pick up at their local Macy’s store. Available for in-stock merchandise; visit macys.com for details.

About Macy’s
Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M), delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at approximately 734 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as to customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international destinations through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its stores, e-commerce site, mobile and social platforms, Macy’s offers distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy’s is known for such epic events asMacy’s 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Macy’s flagship stores — including Herald Square in New York City, Union Square in San Francisco, State Street in Chicago, and Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plazain southern California — are known internationally and are leading destinations for visitors. Building on a more than 150-year tradition, and with the collective support of customers and employees, Macy’s helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities giving more than $69 million each year to help make a difference in the lives of our customers.

For Macy’s media materials, including images and contacts, please visit our online pressroom at macys.com/pressroom.

Source: Macy’s

Macy’s
Tracy Davis, 646-429-7470
tracy.davis@macys.com
or
Billy Dumé, 646-429-7449
billy.dume@macys.com

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Dunkin’ Donuts offers several fun and heartfelt ways to help our guests celebrate Valentine’s Day

Dunkin’ Donuts offers the chance for one lucky couple to win a $10K wedding present

CANTON, MA, 2016-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Love is in the air at Dunkin’ Donuts, and the brand is offering several fun and heartfelt ways to help our guests celebrate the season. Dunkin’ Donuts is launching today an online contest, “Dunkin’ Hearts Love,” to give engaged couples the chance to win a $10,000 wedding present. In addition, to help guests show their love in creative yet simple ways, Dunkin’ Donuts is offering two varieties of heart-shaped donuts perfect for any Valentine’s Day celebration, love-inspired Snapchat filters and mGifts, virtual Dunkin’ Donuts cards, to send the gift of Dunkin’ to a loved one from a mobile phone.

Dunkin’ Donuts’ sweet seasonal celebration this week includes:

  • Dunkin’ Hearts Love Contest: Dunkin’ Donuts is putting the DD in Wedding, engaging fans with a contest that gives engaged couples a chance to win $10,000 in cash as an early wedding gift. As part of the “Dunkin’ Hearts Love” contest, anyone planning their wedding between today and December 31, 2016 can visit a special website between February 11 and February 18 to share their sweet story of how their sweet heart proposed. One lucky couple will win the $10,000 grand prize. To enter, and for rules about the contest, please visit http://DDHeartsLove.com.
  • First-ever Facebook Live Session: To give fans a glimpse behind the scenes as the brand prepares for Valentine’s Day, Dunkin’ Donuts will be hosting its first-ever Facebook Live session on Thursday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. with Dunkin’ Donuts’ Executive Chef Jeff Miller and other members of the brand’s culinary team. The chefs will give fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into one of its test kitchens, show them how to prepare a special cake made from Dunkin’ Donuts’ heart-shaped donuts, and share additional information on the Dunkin’ Hearts Love Contest.
  • Valentine’s Day Snapchat Filters: Dunkin’ Donuts fans can show a lot of heart via the brand’s new Snapchat filters, featuring Dunkin’ Donuts’ heart-shaped donut designs and sweet sayings such as “Donuts About You.” The Valentine’s Day themed geofilters are the latest addition to Dunkin’ Donuts lineup of seasonally themed filters and will be available for sharing the love with friends and followers beginning today for fans in or around a Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant.
  • Send the Gift of Dunkin’: Dunkin’ Donuts mobile gift cards are available in four varieties of Valentine’s Day themed designs, including one with heart-shaped donuts as roses and another that reads, “You are the Turbo Shot to My Heart.” Dunkin’ Donuts mobile gift cards can be purchased through the Dunkin’ Mobile® App or DunkinDonuts.com. The Dunkin’ Mobile App also allows guests the option of sending cards to anyone via text, email or Facebook Connect.

Throughout February, Dunkin’ Donuts is serving two varieties of its beloved heart-shaped donuts. Dunkin’ Donuts’Brownie Batter Heart Donut is a heart-shaped donut with brownie batter flavored buttercreme filling, topped with chocolate icing and heart sprinkles. The Cookie Dough Heart Donut is a heart-shaped donut with cookie dough flavored buttercreme filling, topped with chocolate icing and chocolate chips. Perfect for large parties or that special someone, these two scrumptious seasonal treats are available at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide.

Finally, the perfect complement to a heart-shaped donut is Dunkin’ Donuts’ Caramel Macchiato, a handcrafted, layered espresso beverage. Two shots of Dunkin’ Donuts freshly-brewed, rich espresso are poured over steamed milk swirled with a sweet caramel flavor. All Dunkin’ Donuts espresso beverages are made with espresso beans that are 100% Fair Trade Certified™ and selected from the finest, high-quality Arabica beans.

To learn more about Dunkin’ Donuts, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DunkinDonuts), Instagram (www.instagram.com/DunkinDonuts) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/DunkinDonuts).

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About Dunkin’ Donuts
Founded in 1950, Dunkin’ Donuts is America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin’ Donuts is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin’ Donuts has earned the No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for nine years running. The company has more than 11,700 restaurants in 43 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin’ Donuts is part of the Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: Lindsay Cronin
Phone: 781-737-5200
Email: lindsay.cronin@dunkinbrands.com

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Dunkin’ Donuts offers several fun and heartfelt ways to help our guests celebrate Valentine’s Day

Dunkin’ Donuts offers several fun and heartfelt ways to help our guests celebrate Valentine’s Day

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PetSmart celebrates Valentine’s Day with ways to shower your best friend with love

PHOENIX, 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — On a day typically reserved for showing love to significant others, why not show a little extra love and attention towards your pet – that loyal companion who doles out unconditional love and affection all year long.

“No longer is Valentine’s Day only about expressing our love and appreciation for the humans in our life, it’s about including the other important family members, our pets,” Eran Cohen, chief customer experience officer, PetSmart said. “After all, who is more loving and loyal than our furry companions?”

To help celebrate, PetSmart is sharing some great ways to shower your best friend with love this Valentine’s Day.

Delight Your Pet With a New Toy: Demonstrate your bond with your pet with a plush toy from the Martha Stewart Pets® Collection that says “Purrfect Match” or an “I Dig You” bone. Make your love go further by giving a gift that gives back! Exclusive to PetSmart, the Luv-A-Pet™ Pound Puppies line designates 10 percent of the proceeds from item sales to be donated to PetSmart CharitiesTM in the U.S. and PetSmart CharitiesTM of Canada to help pets in need.

Treat Them to Something Sweet: BLUE BuffaloTM Be Mine Bars, a wholesome treat packed with fruits and veggies, make a great healthy treat. For those who like to bake a little love into their own treats, PetSmart is sharing an easy-to-execute Pupcakes recipe using Milk-Bone® dog biscuits. Click here for the simple and creative pet-friendly recipe.

Keep Our Pets Kiss-ably Fresh:It’s the month of love, and also National Pet Dental Health Month! On the day where extra kisses are in order, ensure your pet’s teeth are clean and breath is fresh with Greenies® Dental Chews or Arm & Hammer™ Advanced Care Fresh Breath Cat Mints. Try a teeth cleaning service at PetSmart’s grooming salon.

Show Off Your Love with Home Pet Décor: Pets love a new bed to snuggle up in, especially one shaped like a donut! Bigger dogs are sure to love a pink, puffy paw-print bed from Martha Stewart Pets. For the DIY-er, PetSmart is offering a fun pet-themed Valentine’s Day photo frame project.

Outfit Your Pup in Style: With an array of adorable tees, tanks and dresses to choose from with fun slogans like, “Cutie Pie” and “Love,” dogs will look festive for their Valentine’s Day romp in the park, trip to the office or photo ops worthy of social sharing. For pups that prefer a more understated approach, a pink and red polka dot collar from the Martha Stewart Pets Collection makes a beautiful yet practical gift.

Treat Your Pet to a Spa Day: PetSmart salons offer a range of indulgences perfect for pampering your pet. In addition to refresher services like grooming and pawdicures, pet parents can also treat their pets to fun, decorative Pet Expressions chalking, feathering and heart stencils, which will not only make pets feel special, they’ll look special, too.

A Play Date For Them, A Date Night For You: Treat your pup to PetSmart’s Valentine’s Day Night Camp! Saturday and Sunday only, from 5 p.m. – close, PetSmart Doggie Day Camp™ locations go pink and red, complete with special treats, paving the way for pet parents to enjoy date night.

Make a New Best Friend: What better way to celebrate the day of love (or weekend for that matter) than by adopting! About 15,000-plus loving pets will be waiting to find a forever home during PetSmart’s National Adoption Weekend, Feb. 12-14, at more than 1,400 PetSmart stores in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.
For more information about PetSmart’s Valentine’s Day products, services, deals and store hours visit www.petsmart.com. Selection of products may vary by location. PetSmart services offerings (e.g., grooming and Doggie Day Camp) are subject to availability and pet age, health and vaccination requirements apply. Pet Expressions are not available in SC, Boulder, CO and select cities in CA. Colors may vary by salon. Available to puppies 12 weeks and older.

For more information about PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend and how to adopt, visit http://petsmartcharities.org.

About PetSmart
PetSmart, Inc. is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. At PetSmart, we love pets, and we believe pets make us better people. Every day with every connection, PetSmart’s passionate associates help bring pet parents closer to their pets so they can live more fulfilled lives. This mission impacts everything we do for our customers, the way we support our associates, and how we give back to our communities. We employ approximately 53,000 associates, operate approximately 1,433 pet stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and approximately 202 in-store PetSmart® PetsHotel® dog and cat boarding facilities. PetSmart provides a broad range of competitively priced pet food and pet products and offers dog training, pet grooming, pet boarding, PetSmart Doggie Day Camp day care services and pet adoption services in-store. Our portfolio of digital resources for pet parents – including PetSmart.com, PetFoodDirect.com, Pet360.com and petMD.com – offers the most comprehensive online pet supplies and pet care information in the U.S. Through our in-store pet adoption partnership with independent nonprofit organizations, PetSmart Charities™ and PetSmart Charities™ of Canada, PetSmart helps to save the lives of more than 450,000 homeless pets each year. In addition, PetSmart supports organizations that make communities a better place to call home through our philanthropy program, PetSmart Gives Back™. By giving back to the communities where we live and work, PetSmart not only celebrates the power of pets to enrich people’s lives—we live it.

Follow PetSmart on Twitter: @PetSmart
Find PetSmart on Facebook: www.facebook.com/PetSmart
See PetSmart on YouTube: www.YouTube.com/PetSmart

SOURCE: PetSmart Store Support Group, Inc.

Contacts:

Danielle Bickelmann
Golin for PetSmart
972-341-2503
dbickelmann@golin.com		  

PetSmart Media Line
623-587-2177
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Starbucks® celebrates Valentine’s Day with trio of Molten Chocolate beverages

SEATTLE, 2016-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — What says love more than coffee and chocolate?

As Valentine’s Day nears, Starbucks invites customers to get together with loved ones and friends to try three new chocolate beverages. Beginning today (February 8), participating Starbucks® stores in the U.S. and Canada will offer a trio of Starbucks Molten Chocolate beverages through February 14.

Molten Chocolate Latte: Chocolaty chips are melted into espresso, then topped with steamed milk combined with bittersweet mocha sauce. This latte is finished with mocha and espresso-infused whipped cream and an espresso mocha drizzle. It’s available hot and iced.

Molten Chocolate Frappuccino® Blended Beverage: Coffee with rich mocha sauce and chocolaty chips blended with milk and ice. This beverage is finished with mocha and espresso-infused whipped cream and an espresso mocha drizzle.

Molten Hot Chocolate: Bittersweet mocha sauce and chocolaty chips melted into steamed milk for a smooth and creamy taste. Mocha and espresso-infused whipped cream and espresso mocha drizzle tops off the beverage.

Valentine’s Day Gifts & Greetings

Starbucks encourages customers to connect with friends this Valentine’s Day with the #StarbucksDate Gif Giver – sharable by email, text and social platforms

Starbucks also offers a variety of ways for customers to express their love or appreciation, including a collection of mugs and tumblers available in stores and at Starbucks.com.

Valentine’s Day Starbucks Card designs include a heart-shaped keepsake card that can attach to a key chain with heartfelt messages such as, “You are my sunshine,” “I love you,” and “You have my heart.” Valentine’s Day eGifts are also available at Starbucks.com.

In the spirit of the holiday, customers can also enjoy a curated collection of music with Starbucks Valentine’s Day playlist on Spotify.

For more information on this news release, contact the Starbucks Newsroom

SOURCE: Starbucks Corporation

Media Contacts

Global
Phone: 206 318 7100
Email: press@starbucks.com

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Starbucks® celebrates Valentine's Day with trio of Molten Chocolate beverages
Starbucks® celebrates Valentine’s Day with trio of Molten Chocolate beverages
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Rite Aid stores is all ready for Valentine’s Day with perfect gifts for that special loved one

Fresh Roses and Beautiful Bouquets Available in Many Stores Beginning Feb. 10

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Valentine’s Day is around the corner and Rite Aid stores nationwide are ready to help customers celebrate the romantic holiday. Store shelves are stocked with gifts perfect for that special loved one including classic chocolate hearts, heartfelt greeting cards, fresh cut roses or bouquets, cuddly plush and love-inspired décor.

“Rite Aid’s 4,600 convenient locations, affordable prices and wide selection of Valentine’s Day items for any age, make it easy for shoppers to find the perfect gift for their special someone,” said Tony Montini, Rite Aid executive vice president of merchandising and supply chain. “Beginning February 10, Rite Aid will have a fresh cut red roses by the dozen or a beautiful bouquet of red, white and pink flowers, a Valentine’s Day staple, available in many stores starting at $19.99.”

Classic Chocolates
Available in a variety of s, Rite Aid carries a large selection of heart-shaped boxed chocolates from favorite brands including Russell Stover, Whitman’s and Dove. Choose from a variety of Hershey Kisses, red, white and pink M&M’s or fill the candy dish with decadent bite-d chocolates from Dove, Lindt and Ghirardelli. Share inspirational messages with your sweetheart with classic conversation heart candies or surprise them with a single chocolate rose or a Valentine’s Day plush with assorted chocolate. For the puppy love, classroom exchange kits containing cards and candy are also available in licensed favorites such as Frozen, Star Wars, Avengers and Minions.

Sign, Sealed and Delivered
Let Rite Aid help you express your feelings this Valentine’s Day with its wide variety of greeting cards from American Greetings, Papyrus and Recycled Paper Greetings. New this year from American Greetings, shoppers will find sweet cards featuring favorite Disney characters, perfect for their little loved ones. From sentimental, to playful, humorous, musical and heartfelt, Cupids are guaranteed to find a card to match their feelings from Rite Aid’s selection of contemporary, casual and bold designs.

Precious Plush
Make a statement this Valentine’s Day by surprising your significant other with the ever popular 51-inch cuddly, jumbo beige teddy bear. Or add to any gift a loveable plush by choosing from Rite Aid’s selection of TY Valentine’s Day Beanie Boos, heart-shaped pillows, animated dancing pink puppies, Be Mine bears and an assortment of adorable dogs, monkeys and bears.

Valentine’s Day Necessities
Part of celebrating this season involves being able to feel the love throughout the house. Rite Aid carries a nice selection of Valentine’s Day décor including heart-shaped wreaths, wall art, tabletop displays and gel clings. Or purchase a novelty item for a gift such as frames with sentimental sayings, tumbler cups, mugs, glass plaque with endearing proverbs or heart-shaped trinket box. To assemble the gifts, Rite Aid has a wide variety of Valentine’s Day gift bags and tissue paper.

Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) is one of the nation’s leading drugstore chains with nearly 4,600 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia and fiscal 2015 annual revenues of $26.5 billion. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background and press releases, is available through the company’s website at www.riteaid.com.

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Contact:

Media: Kristin Kellum 717-975-5713

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Cold Stone Creamery® brings back Fudge Truffle Ice Cream through the True Love Promotion just in time for Valentine’s Day

The Flavor of the Season is Love… and Indulgent Chocolate!

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2016-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) is sharing the love with the return of our popular Fudge Truffle Ice Cream through the True Love Promotion, in stores January 6 through March 1, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Our Fudge Truffle Ice Cream, Made Fresh in small batches in every store, is a chocolate lover’s dream – creamy, rich and decadent! Treat your sweetie to the Falling in Chocolate™ Creation™ made with Fudge Truffle Ice Cream, Brownie, Fudge and Whipped Topping.

In addition to the delightfully chocolate Creation™, try the heart-shaped, Fudge Truffle Decadence™ cake and Truffles are Forever™ cupcakes. Our cake has moist layers of Red Velvet Cake, Sweet Cream Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings and Fudge Truffle Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings wrapped in rich Fudge Ganache. The brand’s special Valentine’s Day cupcakes are made with a rich chocolate cup filled with a layer of Red Velvet Cake, Fudge Truffle Ice Cream and topped off with a fluffy layer of Fudge Frosting and Milk & White Chocolate Curls.

Additionally, and for a limited time only, guests can order a Fudge Truffle Frappe. This chocolate treat is a creamy, ice blended coffee drink with Dark Cocoa, Fudge and garnished with Whipped Topping – indulge while it lasts!

“Traditionally, chocolate symbolizes love and the sharing of sweet treats with loved ones on Valentine’s Day, so indulge your senses and try our decadent Fudge Truffle Creation, cake, cupcakes, or new Fudge Truffle Frappe,” said Kate Unger, senior vice president of marketing for Cold Stone Creamery. “Our True Love Promotion kicks the New Year off right by offering something truly sweet and indulgent with a flavor profile that chocolate fans will go crazy over. Cold Stone’s Fudge Truffle Ice Cream takes chocolate and love to a whole new level!”

The Cold Stone Creamery Falling in Chocolate Creation™, the Fudge Truffle Decadence™ Cake, Truffles are Forever™ Cupcakes and Fudge Truffle Frappe will be in stores from January 6 – March 1, 2016.

  • Promotional Creation™:
    o Falling In Chocolate™ – Fudge Truffle Ice Cream with Brownie, Fudge and Whipped Topping
  • Promotional Cake:
    o Fudge Truffle Decadence™ – Layers of moist Red Velvet Cake, Sweet Cream Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings and Fudge Truffle Ice Cream with Chocolate Shavings wrapped in rich Fudge Ganache
  • Promotional Cupcake:
    o Truffles are Forever™ – A rich Chocolate Cup filled with a layer of Red Velvet Cake and Fudge Truffle Ice Cream, topped with fluffy Fudge Frosting and Milk & White Chocolate Curls
  • Promotional Frappe:
    o Fudge Truffle – Creamy, ice blended coffee drink with Dark Cocoa, Fudge and Whipped Topping

Don’t forget to pick up a Cold Stone Creamery gift card – the perfect Valentine’s gift for friends, neighbors, teachers, and that special someone. Gift cards can be purchased at your local store location.

As always, our cakes and cupcakes are available in our stores, or can be ordered online at www.ColdStoneCakes.com.

About Cold Stone Creamery®
Cold Stone Creamery® delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of Franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is a subsidiary of Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 18 quick-service restaurant concepts. Cold Stone Creamery operates approximately 1,500 locations in over 26 countries.

About “Made Fresh”
In Cold Stone Creamery® locations across the world, our ice cream is handcrafted in small batches – one flavor at a time. We start with the highest quality cream, sugar and flavorings to make our ice cream fresh in the back of each of our stores. This small-batch process ensures our customers receive the richest, creamiest, most delicious ice cream when they visit Cold Stone Creamery.

For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.

For more information about Kahala Brands, visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

CONTACT:
Jessica Benedick
Cold Stone Creamery®
(480) 622-3349
jbenedick@kahalamgmt.com

 

SOURCE: Cold Stone Creamery

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Meijer research: Customers traditionally wait until the last minute to make their Valentine’s Day flower purchases

Retailer’s data shows nearly 40 percent of flower purchases happen from 3-6 p.m. Valentine’s Day

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2015-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whether you love the holiday, or just feel obligated to buy a gift, chances are you are waiting until the last minute if you are purchasing roses. According to purchase data from Meijer, customers traditionally wait until the last minute to make their Valentine’s Day flower purchases. In fact, Meijer research shows that the majority of sales for roses – nearly 40 percent – happen from 3-6 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

“If you’re a procrastinator, don’t worry because you’re honestly in good company,” Meijer Floral Buyer Jamie Robertson said. “This year’s crop of roses is the best we’ve seen in years, and our stores are receiving fresh flower deliveries twice a week so all of our customers can get what they need – even up to the last minute.”

Consumers continue to show their affection by buying flowers for that special someone, making Valentine’s Day the No. 1 holiday for fresh cut flower purchases. Roses remain a favorite and Meijer expects to sell nearly 1 million roses this Valentine’s Day.

“If laid head to stem, that’s enough roses to span 215 miles – or the distance from Grand Rapids to Indianapolis,” Robertson said.

The floral purchasing team at Meijer is particularly pleased with the quality of this year’s rose crop, which featured vibrant colors and big rose heads. For those who prefer something different for their Valentine, Meijer has an extensive floral department with more than 30 varieties of high quality, beautiful fresh cut flowers.

About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 213 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. As the inventor of the “one-stop shopping” concept, Meijer stores have evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, garden centers and electronics offerings. For more information on Meijer, please visit www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer and @twitter.com/MeijerPR or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer.

Contact: Joe Hirschmugl, 616-791-3943, Joseph.Hirschmugl@meijer.com

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Meijer research: Customers traditionally wait until the last minute to make their Valentine’s Day flower purchases

Meijer research: Customers traditionally wait until the last minute to make their Valentine’s Day flower purchases

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Dollar General announced week of in-store and online savings for home essentials and everything needed for a special Valentine’s Day

Major retailer provides additional savings on home essentials and Valentine’s Day items

Goodlettsville, Tennessee,  2015-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starting today (February 09, 2015), Dollar General is offering customers a week of in-store and online savings for home essentials and everything needed for a special Valentine’s Day.

“This is an especially exciting week of savings at Dollar General as we provide an even greater value on the quality and trend-right home items customers seek to begin their spring cleaning and decorating,” said Dave D’Arezzo, Dollar General’s executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. “Also this week, both in stores and online, Dollar General has all the essentials to celebrate a fun Valentine’s Day with the ability to save even more with the new DG Digital Coupons.”

Home Essentials
Now through Feb. 14, 2015, customers can receive a 50% off discount off their entire qualifying purchase of select Comfort Bay® and TrueLiving® housewares and domestic items available in more than 11,700 stores across the country or online at www.dollargeneral.com.  In order to receive the discount, customers may obtain the 50% off coupon in one of four ways including:

  1. Text “HOMEHALF” to 34898 to receive this and future offers sent directly to their mobile phone.
  2. Download the coupon on the Dollar General app, available on iPhone and Android smartphones.
  3. Visit www.dollargeneral.com to print an at-home coupon.
  4. Visit www.dollargeneral.com on your mobile device to see the coupon and savings in the DG mobile coupon center.

The sale applies to kitchen appliances, non-disposable beverage ware, cookware/bakeware, storage containers, kitchen gadgets, hangers, trash cans, laundry hampers and plastic accessories, light bulbs, mops and brooms, reusable space bags, bath coordinates, bath towels, kitchen tablecloths, bed pillows, mattress pads, placemats, rugs, sewing notions, sheet sets, shower liners, tub mats, wastebaskets, soap dishes, shower hooks, shower curtain rods and window treatments.  The offer excludes home décor, outdoor décor, candles, potpourri, clocks, lamps, lamp shades, blankets, throws, flowers, framed art, picture frames, disposable plates, paper products, plastic cutlery, As Seen on TV™ items, cleaning chemicals and disposable products. Other exclusions may apply.

Valentine’s Day Items
Remember to visit Dollar General this week to save on Valentine’s Day essentials while showing lots of love.  Customers may take advantage of great deals and digital coupons to save even more this year.

Beginning Feb. 10, most Dollar General stores will begin offering single-stem roses for only $2 each.  Dollar General is also helping customers stretch their budget this year with everything from candy and gifts like gift cards and electronics to 50-cent and one dollar greeting cards, home décor and children’s gifts for the classroom.

For additional information, photographs or items to supplement a story, please contact the Media Relations Department at 1-877-944-DGPR (3477) or via email at pr@dg.com.

ABOUT DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION
Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for 75 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day!® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, house wares and seasonal items at low everyday prices in convenient neighborhood locations. With more than 11,000 stores in 40 states, Dollar General has more retail locations than any retailer in America. In addition to high quality private brands, Dollar General sells products from America’s most-trusted manufacturers such as Clorox, Energizer, Procter & Gamble, Hanes, Coca-Cola, Mars, Unilever, Nestle, Kimberly-Clark, Kellogg’s, General Mills, and PepsiCo. For more information on Dollar General, please visit www.dollargeneral.com.

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Teavana features limited edition tea this Valentine’s Day, the First Blush tea

SEATTLE, 2015-2-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Do you remember your first crush or your first blush? This Valentine’s Day, Teavana is offering a limited edition tea that might remind customers of those special moments.

First Blush tea is a poetic pairing of hand-picked and hand-rolled Jasmine green tea blended with floral orchid oolong complemented by luscious strawberries, crisp rhubarb and effervescent undertones of bubbly rosé.

“We are passionate about sharing tea as a new way to savor the moment and ignite the senses,” said Naoko Tsunoda, director of tea development for Teavana. “This Valentine’s Day, we want customers to impress their loved ones with a tea ritual that brings to life the vibrant and exotic flavors of Teavana® tea.”

Complete a Valentine’s Day gift with a limited edition Love Tin, Teavana’s Signature Red Angle Mug, and heart-emblazoned gift bag. First Blush tea and gifts are available in all Teavana® Stores and online at Teavana.com.

Teavana has also created a Strawberry Blush Rosé recipe to help spark an evening of delicious romance on Valentine’s Day.

Strawberry Blush Rosé with Sparkling Wine  

In a 32oz. Perfecta Maker, add 1/2 cup of Perfecta PerfecTea Rock sugar (or sweetener of choice)

Fill 3/4 way with hot water just off the boil

Stir to dissolve sugar

Add 1 cup of Strawberry Blush Rosé tea

Top off Perfecta Maker with hot water just off the boil

Steep for 3 minutes

Strain brewed tea over a 64 fl. oz. Teavana Iced Tea Pitcher filled with ice

Garnish 8 Champagne flutes with strawberries, cut in 1/2 lengthwise with stems still attached

Add 3 oz. Sparkling Rosé [750ml bottle] to each Champagne flute

Top off with 3 oz. of iced Strawberry Blush Rosé tea

(Makes 8 servings)

For more information on this news release, contact the Starbucks Newsroom.

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Teavana features limited edition tea this Valentine's Day, the First Blush tea