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MARS UNVEILS VARIETY OF VALENTINE'S DAY INNOVATIONS TO SWEETEN THE SEASON

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- It is no secret that people love celebrating Valentine's Day with chocolate and candy. Since 92 percent of Americans celebrated Valentine's Day with these sweet treats last year,1 Mars, the maker of some of the world's most-loved brands like DOVE®, M&M'S® and LIFESAVERS®, is announcing its most innovative and decadent line-up Valentine's Day line-up yet. In addition to classic favorites making a return, this year Mars is introducing a new on-trend flavor innovation that's sure to delight fans: DOVE Promises Dark Chocolate & Strawberry Swirl. The seasonal treat offers a rich dark chocolate experience in each bite paired with a sweet strawberry swirl, perfect for the day of love.

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  • The seasonal treat offers a rich dark chocolate experience in each bite paired with a sweet strawberry swirl, perfect for the day of love.
  • "Data shows that DOVE is the #1 Mars Wrigley's brand for Valentine's Day, and chocolate strawberry was the #1 most desired flavor.
  • Whatever the route, Mars candy and chocolate has everyone covered this Valentine's Day.
  • For more information on new, limited-edition and customizable Valentine's Day offerings from Mars, visit mms.com , dovechocolate.com , and life-savers.com.

MARS CELEBRATES VALENTINE'S DAY WITH M&M'S®, OFFERING PERSONALIZED GIFTS PERFECT FOR SPREADING LOVE AND INSPIRING SWEET MOMENTS

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate love and friendship, M&M'S®, proudly part of Mars, released its 2024 Valentine's Day Gift Guide exclusively on MMS.com, the one-stop-shop for customizable gifts, party favors and limited-time seasonal flavors. This year's annual Valentine's Day Gift Guide features an array of fun gift options that are heartfelt, flavorful and colorful.

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  • This year's annual Valentine's Day Gift Guide features an array of fun gift options that are heartfelt, flavorful and colorful.
  • "Valentine's Day and chocolate go hand-in-hand, Mars wants to make sure consumers have a sweet holiday by making it easy to find thoughtful gifts with our M&M'S Valentine's Day Gift Guide," said Jarid Lukin, Global Sr. Director, M&M'S Digital .
  • "Complete with heart-shaped gift boxes, candy dispensers, party favors and more, our gifts continue to showcase what MMS.com has to offer, with personalized options that add an extra sprinkle of love."
  • To sweeten the holiday of love, M&M'S is introducing new treats in its Valentine's Day Gift Guide this year.

MARS SPREADS LOVE WITH NEW LIMITED-EDITION VALENTINE'S DAY OFFERINGS

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Friday, January 20, 2023

NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year, candy was the most popular gift given during the Valentine's Day season.1 Mars, the maker of some of the world's most-loved candy products, is known for classical seasonal favorites like DOVE® Promises Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate Hearts and Valentine's themed Milk Chocolate and Peanut M&M'S®. Additionally, this season, Mars has unveiled a variety of new limited-edition offerings from M&M'S®, DOVE®, and Ethel M Chocolates®, as well as personalizable options on MMS.com, to help consumers spread love this Valentine's Day.

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  • Additionally, this season, Mars has unveiled a variety of new limited-edition offerings from M&M'S®, DOVE®, and Ethel M Chocolates®, as well as personalizable options on MMS.com, to help consumers spread love this Valentine's Day.
  • "While Valentine's Day has historically been tied to couples, shopper data reveals an evolution in consumers' patterns around Valentine's Day," said Tim LeBel, President of Sales at Mars Wrigley.
  • From family and friends, to teachers and significant others, Mars is helping consumers spread love to everyone this Valentine's Day with a range of personalized product offerings, new flavors innovations, and quick and easy shopping.
  • For more information on new, limited-edition and personalizable Valentine's Day offerings from Mars, visit mms.com , dovechocolate.com , and ethelm.com .

Chicago's Navy Pier Beckons Midwest Families This Holiday Season with Region's Largest Indoor Light and Ice-Skating Experience

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

CHICAGO, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago's Navy Pier is celebrating the holiday season with a one-of-a-kind, all ages experience, Light Up The Lake, open to the public through Jan. 7.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago's Navy Pier is celebrating the holiday season with a one-of-a-kind, all ages experience, Light Up The Lake, open to the public through Jan. 7.
  • The region's largest indoor light show boasts more than 600,000 twinkling lights creating whimsical, oversized sculptures, an Alpine skating rink, and new, state-of-the-tech, immersive light displays.
  • The visual parade punctuated by a vibrant soundscape in a perfect synchrony of light and sound creates an energizing sensory experience.
  • "Stomp Light Activity" A collection of 100 interactive light discs create an engaging experience for all ages.

TONIES AND STEIFF LAUNCH NEW SOFT CUDDLY FRIENDS

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bedtime just got sweeter with new tonies® x Steiff Soft Cuddly Friends! Steiff, the premium plush toy brand credited for creating the very first Teddy Bear, and tonies, the original screen-free audio entertainment system for kids, have partnered together to create the first Steiff animals that tell magical bedtime stories – including ones that loved ones can record with their own voices! Soft Cuddly Friends will accompany little listeners as they fall asleep with imaginative adventures to the land of sweet dreams.

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  • "We are honored to work with Steiff to breathe new life into their beloved Soft Cuddly Friends, adding the wonder of stories and songs in a way that only tonies can," said Eric Lachter, Vice President of Marketing at tonies USA.
  • We look forward to our new Soft Cuddly Friends Tonies becoming new treasured favorites for generations to come."
  • There are two new Soft Cuddly Friends Tonies for children to snuggle up with Hoppie Rabbit and Jimmy Bear.
  • For an extra special touch, Soft Cuddly Friends Tonies can also be customized with original audio recordings!

INFLUENCERS' TOP TOY PICKS FOR HOLIDAY '22 UNVEILED BY CLAMOUR

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Friday, October 28, 2022

Clamour today announced the "Holiday 2022 Influencer Choice List," which highlights the hottest toys and games as voted on by top-tier family content creators in the Clamour network.

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  • Clamour today announced the "Holiday 2022 Influencer Choice List," which highlights the hottest toys and games as voted on by top-tier family content creators in the Clamour network.
  • Clamour, the trusted influencer marketing resource, reveals elite digital influencers' top toy picks for Holiday 2022.
  • "We are proud to continue this annual collaboration, empowering the community to identify and share their best holiday picks for 2022."
  • Since launching in 2016, Clamour has innovated experiential marketing in the toy industry with its annual Clamour Summit, a three-day networking retreat for over 300 top-tier video influencers, industry thought leaders, and toy brands.

BIGGBY® COFFEE Continues to Dominate the Coffee Franchise Industry; Set to Open First Location in Georgia

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

ROSWELL, Ga., Oct.25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Local Milton residents Daniel and Laura Hinchee have signed on to open Georgia's first BIGGBY® COFFEE, the 300-plus unit coffee franchise focused on enriching communities and helping people build a life they love, has had a phenomenal start to 2022. The brand has secured 59 franchise signings and executed 38 store openings this year, to include units in a total of 11 states, including Illinois, Tennessee, Florida and more.

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  • The coffee franchise will open its doors in Roswell, GA on October 25th.
  • "When looking for the right franchise opportunity, BIGGBY COFFEE was the ideal fit because of the incredible support and involvement from the Home Office," said Hinchee.
  • BIGGBY COFFEE saw a strong wave of momentum in 2022, and there is no sign that it is slowing down.
  • BIGGBY COFFEE's new Roswell location is the latest addition to the franchise brand's fast-growing roster.

Target Announces Exclusive Multiyear Agreement with FAO Schwarz Ahead of Holiday Season

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Monday, September 12, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced an exclusive multiyear agreement with iconic toy brand FAO Schwarz to ignite even more magic and inspiration across Target's unrivaled toy assortment. Starting mid-October, FAO Schwarz toys will be available exclusively at Target stores, Target.com and FAO Schwarz stores. In addition, Target announced the 10th annual Bullseye's Top Toys list, presented by FAO Schwarz, which includes the most anticipated toys and games from a wide variety of brands available at Target. With a curated assortment of toys at a variety of affordable prices, more exclusive items and only-at-Target experiences with FAO Schwarz and Disney store at Target, Target is committed to offering guests a one-stop shop for all of their toy-buying needs this holiday season and beyond.

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  • Starting mid-October, FAO Schwarz toys will be available exclusively at Target stores, Target.com and FAO Schwarz stores.
  • The new lineup features the FAO Schwarz Style Runway 4-Sided Fashion Show Playset, FAO Schwarz Ride On Train, FAO Schwarz Makeup Vanity Mirror Set, legacy Dance on Piano Mat and over 50 new plush toys.
  • Plus, guests will be able to enjoy even more FAO Schwarz toys with new exclusive product drops all season long.
  • All Target store toy departments will feature dedicated space for FAO Schwarz, including playful store displays to highlight must-have FAO toys.

Responding to Local Appeal, Save the Storks Hand-Delivers 500 Plush Toys for Young Patients to Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to an urgent radio appeal for stuffed animals to lift the spirits of young patients at Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs, local nonprofit organization Save the Storks quickly sprang into action this week, partnering with Beverly Hills Teddy Bear to deliver 500 plush toys.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to an urgent radio appeal for stuffed animals to lift the spirits of young patients at Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs, local nonprofit organization Save the Storks quickly sprang into action this week, partnering with Beverly Hills Teddy Bear to deliver 500 plush toys.
  • Save the Storks CEO Diane Ferraro, Board Chairman Herb McCarthy, and additional staff members presented the stuffed animals to Children's Hospital Colorado on Wednesday, August 3.
  • "At Save the Storks, it is our desire to see children of all ages thrive," said Ferraro.
  • Based in Colorado Springs, Save the Storks provides compassion, education and holistic care to women facing unplanned pregnancies.

Santa Clarita Doodle Dynasty Announces New Litter Of Goldendoodle Puppies

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

The Doodle Dynasty ((855) 424-3007) announces the birth of a new litter of Goldendoodle puppies that are now available for sale.

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  • The new puppies all carry the classic "teddy bear" look of Goldendoodles, often looking like plush puppy dolls when they are young.
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    As conscientious multi-generational Goldendoodle dog breeders, The Doodle Dynasty believes in matching the right dog to the right owner.
  • The puppies at The Doodle Dynasty are healthy and socialized at an early age to make them family-friendly and suitable for young parents with children.
  • They are experienced dog breeders and are meticulous in choosing their puppies and how they are raised.