Including a revamped Lobsterfest®, a restructuring at Honeywell and a recap of popular topics like the Big Game and Valentine’s Day.
NEW YORK, March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each month, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
PR Newswire Monthly Press Release Roundup, February 2025. Photos provided by Red Lobster Seafood Co., BATH & BODY WORKS and TIME.
Red Lobster® Declares This Year’s Lobsterfest® the GLOAT: The Greatest Lobsterfest of All Time
Red Lobster is doubling down on its lobster authority, rolling out 10 mouthwatering dishes alongside the ultimate Lobsterfest upgrade: a Create Your Own option. For the first time ever, guests can build their dream plate by selecting two or three lobster entrées, customizing their perfect Lobsterfest feast.
Bath & Body Works and Disney Collaborate to Launch Disney Princess Fragrance Collection
The collection features six brand new fragrances inspired by some of the most beloved Disney Princess characters: Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Moana and Tiana. The 85-product assortment is Bath & Body Works most extensive collaboration collection yet.
Blue Star Families Annual Military Families Lifestyle Survey Results: Women in Uniform Show Strength, But Military Families Face Readiness Challenges as 83% Expect Conflict
The findings provide critical insights into the unique challenges military and Veteran families face, from spouse employment and child care to mental health care and financial stress.
Honeywell Announces Intent to Separate Automation and Aerospace, Enabling the Creation of Three Industry-Leading Companies
“The formation of three independent, industry-leading companies builds on the powerful foundation we have created, positioning each to pursue tailored growth strategies, and unlock significant value for shareholders and customers,” said Vimal Kapur, Chairman and CEO of Honeywell.
Nickelodeon Announces All-New Animated Series Avatar: Seven Havens Set in the World of Avatar: The Last Airbender
“When we created the original series, we never imagined we’d still be expanding the world decades later,” said creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. “This new incarnation of the Avatarverse is full of fantasy, mystery, and a whole new cast of amazing characters. Get ready to take another epic and emotional adventure!”
International Paper Announces Facility Closures
The company announced the permanent closure of its Red River containerboard mill in Campti, La., recycling plant in Phoenix, Az., box plant in Hazleton, Pa., and sheet feeder facility in St. Louis, Mo. All facilities will cease operations by the end of April 2025.
Southwest Airlines Announces Tom Doxey as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Doxey most recently served as President of Breeze Airways, where he led the airline through a successful transformation from a startup to profitability in under two years. Under his leadership, Breeze developed a strong guest-focused brand, launched a loyalty program and co-branded credit card, optimized its fleet and network, and became the largest NCAA basketball charter operator in the country.
February Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll: 58% of Voters are More Satisfied with Trump’s Job as President than Biden
In his first month in office, President Donald Trump’s approval rating is at 52%, with voters most satisfied with his job on immigration, reducing the cost of the government, and returning America to its values. The majority of voters support Trump’s policies on the border, focus on government expenditures, gender, DEI, and offshore drilling but have concerns on his foreign policies involving tariffs, the Israel-Hamas war, and the war in Ukraine.
Carl’s Jr. and Alix Earle are Helping Hangovers after the Big Game with a Free Carl’s Jr. Hangover Burger
On February 10 – Carl’s Jr. National Hangover Day – the fast-food restaurant gave away FREE Hangover Burgers at participating locations. The Hangover Burger is insanely craveable, with a charbroiled beef burger, folded egg, plenty of bacon, melty Swiss cheese, crispy hash rounds and special sauce on a seeded bun.
Spring Has Sprung at Cracker Barrel: New Seasonal Menu Brings Fresh Flavors and Sweet Indulgences to the Table
From OREO® Stuffed Cheesecake Pancakes to Shrimp n’ Grits, Cracker Barrel is introducing delicious new dishes to celebrate the arrival of spring.
2026 Ski-Doo Models Continue to Push Boundaries Enabling Riders to Enjoy Their Winter Experiences Even More
The lineup contains completely redesigned Expedition models, deep snow models that are lighter with new features including a 32-inch ski stance, redesigned entry level models and enhancements that touch every segment.
FDA Approves MIUDELLA®, the First Hormone-Free Copper Intrauterine System (IUS) in the U.S. in Over 40 Years, from Sebela Women’s Health Inc.
“This innovative intrauterine device may allow for improvements in discontinuation rates due to pain and bleeding and in expulsion rates. This would be very meaningful for women looking for hormone-free options,” said David K. Turok, MD, MPH, Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah.
TIME Reveals 2025 Women of the Year List of Extraordinary Leaders Working Toward a More Equal World
Of this year’s list, TIME Editorial Director Lucy Feldman writes: “The 13 women on this year’s list are all, in their own way, working toward creating a better, more equitable world. This year, we honor women who have identified a problem and vowed to be part of the solution.”
ALDI Announces Plans to Open a Record-Breaking 225+ New Stores in 2025
The new stores will open through a combination of organic growth and converting select Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores to the ALDI format. In total, ALDI will convert approximately 220 Southeastern Grocers locations to the ALDI format through 2027.
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Trending Topics
In addition to the newsworthy headlines above, the PR Newswire team identified several larger trending topics in February:
The Big Game: PR Newswire was distributing announcements tied to the NFL championship as far back as November and the wave of releases for Big Game commercials, snack ideas, related events and more just kept coming through gameday. This year’s ads were heavy on the celebrity spots and focused more on health and wellness than the previous year. Food is always a big part of the game and this year, we distributed snack-related announcements from Popeyes, 7-Eleven, Chipotle and more. Brands like Marriott, Fetch and Cirkul also got in on the action with their gametime giveaways.
Valentine’s Day: Love was (literally) in the air last month as brands relied on PR Newswire to share their Valentine’s Day product launches, promotions and events. And just as love comes in a variety of forms, so too did the press releases. The headlines ranged from a charity event to show love for Alzheimer’s caregivers to month-long celebrations for travelers, loving stories of pet adoption, and safety tips for those ever-popular metallic balloons. Some brands expanded beyond the beloved gifts of chocolate and jewelry – like Panera’s BAEgel promotion and MySmile’s gift of a bright, healthy smile.
Black History Month: Throughout February, companies across industries teamed with PR Newswire to share news of their events, philanthropy initiatives and more to honor and uplift the Black community. Some of February’s most-read releases tied to the category included a plan to acquire TGI Fridays that also acts as a step toward increasing Black ownership in the national restaurant industry, as well as a call for more targeted cancer research for the Black community. Other announcements celebrated Black entrepreneurs, the legacy of HBCUs and bridge-building between Black and Jewish communities.
Coming up: In March, we expect to see a wave of headlines tied to Mobile World Congress (March 3-6), SXSW (March 7-15) and the college basketball tournament. Plus, holidays like Mardi Gras, International Women’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and more will have us keeping our eyes on related headlines distributed via PR Newswire.
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