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Messer's Helium Supply helps Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® Balloons Take Flight

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Messer, the largest privately held industrial gas company in the world, proudly announces its ongoing support of and continued helium supply for the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of New York City's most beloved events.

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  • Messer's commitment to a dependable helium supply helps the parade's iconic balloons – including characters such as Smokey the Bear and Stuart the Minion from the "Despicable Me" movie series – grace the sky on Thanksgiving morning.
  • Chris Ebeling, Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing, US Bulk at Messer, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We're so very pleased to uphold the tradition of supplying Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.
  • We look forward to seeing families rejoice when the balloons make their way through the streets of New York."
  • Our longstanding partnership with Messer has been instrumental in helping bring these wonderful characters to life on Thanksgiving."

This Week in Consumer News: 13 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the consumer and retail industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • With a free small Frosty or small Frosty Cream Cold Brew offer available with the offer in the Wendy's app.
  • The new Toys"R"Us flagship store at Mall of America spans over 11,000 square feet and offers a wide assortment of the hottest toys and games for Toys"R"Us kids of all ages.
  • Families can shop for their favorite toys, take a photo with Geoffrey the Giraffe, and rediscover their love of play.
  • Fans are encouraged to use the 'Duet' feature on TikTok to add their own flair to the jingle or add it to their favorite playlist on Spotify.

Paul Russell's 'Lil Boo Thang' Takes Center Stage on the Jennie-O® Brand's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® Float

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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This will mark the fourth consecutive year that the Jennie-O® brand float has joined the parade line-up.

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  • This will mark the fourth consecutive year that the Jennie-O® brand float has joined the parade line-up.
  • Paul Russell, the rising star behind the chart-topping viral hit "Lil Boo Thang," will be making his Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade debut on the Jennie-O float, joining the festivities with a captivating performance.
  • If you've been scrolling through TikTok or Instagram Reels, chances are you've already come across Paul Russell's sensational song, which has taken social media by storm.
  • "I'm hype to bring the cookout to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with the Jennie-O® brand!

Rakuten Collaborates with Khloé Kardashian on "The 5 Deals Before Black Friday," A New Tradition to Help Shoppers Get the Most Savings this Holiday Season

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In time for the year's busiest shopping season, Rakuten, the leading shopping destination to save with Cash Back, announced a partnership with Khloé Kardashian to reveal its first-ever "The 5 Deals Before Black Friday" holiday shopping event. From Nov. 18-22, Kardashian will reveal a daily Cash Back deal available to shop exclusively on Rakuten.

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  • From Nov. 18-22, Kardashian will reveal a daily Cash Back deal available to shop exclusively on Rakuten.
  • "Rewarding consumers with real savings is our mission and who better to help us reach shoppers with these amazing deals than Khloé."
  • "That's why I'm excited to work with Rakuten to help you save on gifts for everyone on your shopping list.
  • I hope this makes the holiday season a little less stressful and a little more joyful for shoppers."

Toys"R"Us® to Open a Flagship Store at Mall of America Just In Time for the Holiday Shopping Season

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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Set to open just before Thanksgiving, this marks the first flagship store in partnership with Go!

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  • Set to open just before Thanksgiving, this marks the first flagship store in partnership with Go!
  • Today in the United States, Toys"R"Us has a global flagship store at American Dream, and through a landmark partnership with Macy's over 452 Toys"R"Us shop-in-shops are open inside every Macy's store nationwide.
  • "After the success we've experienced with our first flagship at American Dream and shops inside Macy's, bringing Toys"R"Us to Mall of America was a must.
  • The new Toys"R"Us flagship store at Mall of America spans over 11,000 square feet and offers a wide assortment of the hottest toys and games for Toys"R"Us kids of all ages.

Klarna's US Growth Soars with GMV Up Nearly 50% YOY in Q3

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping assistant, today announced its continued momentum in the US market with several noteworthy achievements in Q3 2023 – its fourth consecutive quarter of gross profit in the market – including a 46% YOY rise in GMV and 28% improvement in credit loss rates. This growth is fueled by increasing adoption and demand for Klarna's increasingly diverse, AI-driven product suite among US consumers and retailers. Today, Klarna reaches over 37 million consumers (32% YOY growth) and 26,000 retail partners (38% YOY growth), including Macy's, Nike, Airbnb, StubHub, Instacart, and more.

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  • This growth is fueled by increasing adoption and demand for Klarna's increasingly diverse, AI-driven product suite among US consumers and retailers.
  • Today, Klarna reaches over 37 million consumers (32% YOY growth) and 26,000 retail partners (38% YOY growth), including Macy's, Nike, Airbnb, StubHub, Instacart, and more.
  • "Even in a challenging and evolving economic environment, Klarna's success in the US continues, marked by double-digit YOY GMV growth in Q3, 37 million+ consumers, and a rapidly expanding retailer network," said Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO, Klarna.
  • The growth and evolution of Klarna in the US has been turbocharged by the company's investment in AI.

7 Insider Secrets for SMBs: Maximizing Customer Commerce during Black Friday Cyber Monday

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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SYDNEY, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Holiday shopping is here, and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need to be prepared. SalesForce reported $30 billion in global digital sales on Thanksgiving last year (1) and an increase of 23% for online sales on Black Friday 2022. (2) Consumers have dramatically turned to online shopping in recent years, with 55% of holiday shoppers surveyed saying they prefer online shopping. (3) How can online retailers best prepare for the unexpected stress on their systems that holiday shopping brings? According to Mikel Lindsaar, CEO of StoreConnect, that is where Customer Commerce comes into play. "Customer Commerce is all about before, during and after the sale," he says. "It's everything wrapped together."

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  • According to Mikel Lindsaar, CEO of StoreConnect , that is where Customer Commerce comes into play.
  • According to Lindsaar, there are seven common mistakes that SMB online retailers make around Black Friday and Cyber Monday that kill Customer Commerce.
  • They don't approach Black Friday and Cyber Monday from a holistic Customer Commerce viewpoint.
  • Customer Commerce allows SMBs to handle the scale of things like Black Friday before they happen.

Macy’s, Inc. Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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The board of directors of Macy's, Inc. (NYSE: M) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 16.54 cents per share on Macy's, Inc.’s common stock, payable January 2, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2023.

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The board of directors of Macy's, Inc. (NYSE: M) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 16.54 cents per share on Macy's, Inc.’s common stock, payable January 2, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2023.

Teen Cosmetic Company, Prom Queen, takes Center Stage on Macys.com

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Monday, October 23, 2023
Online Retail, Cosmetics, Retail, Consumer, Women, Department Stores, Teens, Lip, Parent, Growth, Sumlin, Attention, Macy, Macy's, Collection, Prom

The expansion of Prom Queen on Macys.com marks a significant milestone in the company's remarkable year of growth.

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  • The expansion of Prom Queen on Macys.com marks a significant milestone in the company's remarkable year of growth.
  • Prom Queen is a cosmetic brand focused on creating makeup products, especially for teens and tweens.
  • Teens can shop Prom Queens glam gloss collection at Prom Queen Cosmetica Lipgloss - Macy's (macys.com) .
  • In addition to this, Prom Queen also offers a ‘Prom Queen Ambassador Program’ on their website.

Macy’s Unveils the “Gifts We Love” List for the Holiday Season

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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This holiday season, Macy’s customers can shop “Gifts We Love,” a curated list featuring beauty, home, toys, accessories and unique gifts for everyone on your holiday list.

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  • This holiday season, Macy’s customers can shop “Gifts We Love,” a curated list featuring beauty, home, toys, accessories and unique gifts for everyone on your holiday list.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231019936393/en/
    Shop Macy's “Gifts We Love,” a curated selection of beauty, home, toys, accessories and other unique gifts for everyone on your holiday list.
  • We know this time of year can be overwhelming, that’s why our curated Holiday Gift Finder makes shopping easy and efficient.
  • With plenty of awesome options to choose from, Macy's has the top holiday wish list items guaranteed to unwrap endless smiles.