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11 Press Releases You Need to See This Week

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Including new routes from Allegiant, the year’s best high schools, a nostalgic menu from Taco Bell and new childcare information available on Redfin listings.

NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, 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.

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall on Select Outshine Fruit Bars Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Products affected include Outshine Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry 6-Count 2.5 ounce Fruit Bars and the Outshine 24-Count 2.5 ounce Variety Pack Fruit Bars. These lots were distributed to retailers nationwide.Allegiant Announces Nine New Nonstop Routes, Expanding Spring Travel Options
Seven of those routes are hyper-seasonal, tailored to meet peak spring travel demand during key local travel periods, including spring breaks and other vacation windows when customers are looking for convenient ways to get away.U.S. News Reveals 2026-2027 Best High Schools Rankings
The rankings evaluate around 27,000 eligible public high schools at the national, state and local levels, with nearly 18,000 ranked. Massachusetts continues to lead the nation, with 47% of its high schools ranked in the top quarter of U.S. high schools. It is followed by New Jersey with 44% and Maryland with 43%.Maven Clinic Launches Onward, an Industry Summit for the Leaders Shaping the Future of Women’s and Family Health
“The hardest problems in women’s and family health don’t get solved in silos,” said Kate Ryder, Founder and CEO of Maven Clinic. “They get solved when the people building, buying, and delivering care are in the same room. We’re honored to be joined by leaders from across the healthcare industry, from benefits leaders to payers to innovators, who understand the urgency of this moment as deeply as we do.”Taco Bell Brings the 2016 Vibes Back to Fans Nationwide with Decades #TBTB Menu
Naked Chicken Chalupa, Meximelt,® Beefy Crunch Burrito and Caramel Apple Empanada return nationwide August 20, with Taco Bell Rewards Members getting first bite of the Beefy Crunch Burrito starting August 18, alongside other exclusive offers that are seriously goals.Redfin Becomes First Major Real Estate Portal to Partner With Winnie to Display Childcare Information on Home Listings
Home searchers can now view daycare and preschool options closest to each listing, along with details on distance from the home, reviews, financial aid, staff certifications and other key data points to paint a full picture of what childcare looks like in an area.FORT Robotics to Go Public via Business Combination with Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp to Advance the Safety of Physical AI
The combination creates the first publicly traded company dedicated principally to safe and scalable deployment of physical AI, as a universal safety layer across the robotics industry. FORT has seen broad adoption across more than 600 customers globally, including robotics developers, robotics users, universities and governments. Its customers include Agility Robotics, DoorDash, Cobot, Zoox, Textron, and Google DeepMind.Endless Shrimp® returns to Red Lobster® for a Limited Time starting August 17
With bold, buttery, saucy and crispy flavors, every plate gives guests their favorite way to enjoy shrimp. Beginning Aug. 17, guests can mix and match five flavors endlessly throughout the meal for as much shrimp as they like, any way they like it.BOXABL Unveils Server Pod Concept, Invites Data Center Industry to Explore Custom Factory-Built Designs
BOXABL’s factory is available to partner and build custom designs of nearly any kind, and the company believes factory assembly can address some of the speed, cost and labor challenges facing the data center industry as it heads toward what JLL Research calls one of the largest infrastructure investment supercycles in the modern era.LG Electronics Accelerates Robotics Collaboration with NVIDIA
For LG, the core competitiveness of physical AI is its ability to help build a “data flywheel,” where high-quality data is repeatedly secured and then used to train and continuously improve robots. Integrating detailed data gathered from LG’s manufacturing and logistics operations over decades with NVIDIA’s robotics stack is expected to produce a world-class data flywheel that will help set LG apart from competitors.Ferrero Group to Acquire Purely Elizabeth, a Leading U.S. Modern Wellness Brand
Founded in 2009 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Purely Elizabeth has more than doubled its sales in the past two years, driven by its innovative portfolio of granola, oatmeal and cereals while more recently expanding into the fast-growing protein segment. 

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Can’t Miss Earnings

The latest earning season wound down this week. Quarterly financial results from Target, Lowe’s and Deere & Company were among the latest reports to cross the wire.

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Xinhua Silk Road: Transformation helps “north China capital of daily porcelains” seek bigger global presence

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BEIJING, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — When the 2026 China (Beijing) International Exquisite Ceramics Expo kicked off on November 5, 20 ceramic producers from Huairen City of Shanxi Province, north China showcased not only delicate exhibits, but also the prowess of their porcelain artisans.

The exhibition offered visitors a chance to get a glimpse of Huairen’s porcelain industry whose transformation driven by technology innovation and development philosophy change has borne delightful fruits.

In September, Huairen municipal government was included in the list of founders for establishing demonstration zones for national geographical indication protection in China and was the only one selected in Shanxi Province.

Currently, the city is capable of producing over 20 series of ceramic products such as daily porcelains, hotel porcelains, packaging porcelains and porcelain artworks, and boasts an annual full-industrial chain output value of 6.3 billion yuan.

In Huairen Economic and Technological Development Zone, 31 local enterprises engaged in ceramic raw materials production, R&D, manufacturing, testing, logistics and marketing have leveraged digital technologies to transform production.

The old production model, which relied on veteran craftsmen judging firing temperature by sight and preparing glaze based on experience, has gradually been replaced by standardized and intelligent processes.

In the workshop of a local ceramic producer, robotic arms apply glaze with high precision, and intelligent kilns independently maintain constant temperatures, cutting the production cycle by nearly 30 percent.

At present, 42 production lines in Huairen have completed intelligent upgrading, helping raise qualified product rates of local producers to 85 percent while dropping unit energy consumption by 18 percent.

While intelligent manufacturing and green development are driving cost-effective production, Huairen ceramic businesses now focus more on design and building emotional and cultural bonds with consumers.

Just like the fine exhibits they brought to the Beijing expo from November 5 to 8, ceramic products of 1,000-plus types from Huairen, including elegant tableware for hotels and co-branded products printed with Disney characters, are on display in a spacious exhibition hall in Yiwu International Trade City.

Beside the hall, a 1,000-square-meter ceramics warehouse for cross-border trade is providing global merchants with access to one-stop product selection and order-placing, bringing Huairen ceramics to daily life of global consumers.

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Oceanpayment to Showcase OP Link for Cross-Border QR Payments at SFF 2026

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Oceanpayment will showcase OP Link at the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2026, taking place November 18–20 at Singapore EXPO.

HONG KONG, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Digital wallets and QR code payments are part of everyday life worldwide. From shopping and dining to getting around, consumers rely on familiar local wallets, which may not always be accepted abroad.

Using local wallets abroad involves more than adding a payment method. Payment networks, banking systems, and clearing arrangements vary by market. Cross-border QR payments require network connections, transaction data exchange, currency conversion, clearing, and settlement.

Greater interoperability between payment networks is playing an increasingly important role in extending local payment methods across borders.

A traveler may scan a merchant’s QR code with a familiar local wallet; the merchant accepts payment through its existing QR network. Providers across markets must coordinate transaction processing and settlement.

For wallet operators, banks, and payment service providers, cross-border connectivity can extend service reach, reduce duplicate integrations, and support more consumer payment scenarios.

To address this need, Oceanpayment offers OP Link, a cross-border payment connectivity service designed to connect local wallets with payment acceptance networks across markets. OP Link provides wallet operators, banks, payment service providers, and acquiring partners with QR payment connectivity, transaction routing, and support for clearing and settlement coordination. Its capabilities include network access, currency conversion, transaction status synchronization, and cross-network reconciliation, helping simplify coordination between payment systems and extend local payment services to more cross-border consumer scenarios.

As payment networks evolve, SFF 2026 will bring together finance and technology leaders to explore five forces reshaping global finance: geoeconomics, technology, capital, talent, and policy.

At SFF 2026, Oceanpayment will highlight OP Link’s cross-border wallet connectivity and QR payment network integration capabilities. It will also present its integrated payment solutions, including Global Acquiring, Global Issuing, OPCCOUNT (Global Accounts), and OPNexus (Payment Suite & Services).

Oceanpayment has integrated more than 500 payment methods, with services available in over 230 countries and regions. It supports more than 140 transaction currencies and over 10 settlement currencies, serving more than 200,000 businesses worldwide.

Global payment connectivity is reflected in every transaction, from consumers using local wallets abroad to payment networks working across markets. Oceanpayment will continue collaborating with financial institutions and payment network partners to connect local payment capabilities with cross-border consumer needs and support global commerce.

For more information, visit www.oceanpayment.com.

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CX SUMMIT 2026: FULLY LOADED AND NOT TO BE MISSED AS ASIA’S CX LEADERS GATHER IN KUALA LUMPUR

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With 30 technology and innovation partners, regional transformation stories, powerful thought leadership and an immersive #DigitalCX Marketplace, the 11th Customer Experience (CX) Summit promises two action-packed days for customer experience leaders across Asia Pacific.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With just two weeks to go, CX Summit 2026 is gearing up for its 11th edition on 25–26 November 2026 at the magnificent Sunway Resort Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Under the theme “CX – Connected by Intelligence”, the event will bring together CX leaders, business executives, technology innovators and industry practitioners for two days of thought leadership, practical insights, regional transformation stories and technology showcases.

A POWERHOUSE OF IDEAS, INSIGHTS AND TRANSFORMATION

The programme features an exciting mix of industry thought leaders, regional experts and practitioners exploring the forces redefining customer experience, digital transformation and the future of business.

A key highlight will be “ORIENTAL Dreams. ASEAN Rising.”, an exclusive showcase of real transformation journeys and success stories spanning six geographies across Asia. Through practical case studies and first-hand experiences, delegates will gain insights into how organisations are navigating change, leveraging intelligence and technology, and delivering meaningful business and customer outcomes.

The highly anticipated “Meeting of Minds” engagements via expert panel discussions will further explore three critical dimensions of transformation – Digital, People and CX Best Practices – encouraging deeper conversations and fresh perspectives.

The Summit will also unveil the 3rd Edition of The State of CX in Malaysia Report, including the announcement of the Top 100 Brands in CX in Malaysia and the 2026 National CX Index.

30 PARTNERS. ONE DIGITAL CX MARKETPLACE. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.

Beyond the conference sessions, the Summit’s signature #DigitalCX Marketplace will bring together 30 technology and innovation partners showcasing the latest capabilities transforming customer engagement.

Leading the way are some of the world’s most recognised technology brands, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Genesys, AVAYA, Zoom, Zendesk, NTT, alongside a strong ecosystem of technology providers and solution partners.

From artificial intelligence and customer engagement platforms to automation, analytics and next-generation CX solutions, delegates can explore emerging technologies, engage directly with solution experts and discover opportunities to translate innovation into tangible business value.

ASIA PACIFIC COMES TOGETHER IN MALAYSIA

The regional dimension will be further strengthened by the participation of the CC-APAC regional alliance and its members.

Bringing together industry leaders and practitioners from across the region, the gathering will provide a platform to showcase some of Asia Pacific’s most inspiring transformation programmes, exchange experiences and strengthen collaboration across the wider CX ecosystem.

With Malaysia hosting the regional alliance’s engagements this November, the occasion also reinforces the country’s growing position as an important hub for customer experience excellence, innovation and industry development.

Commenting on the upcoming Summit, Vigneswaran Sivalingam, Organizing Chair of CX Summit 2026 and Protem Chairperson of CX Malaysia, said:

“This year’s CX Summit is FULLY LOADED and NOT TO BE MISSED! I encourage every CX leader, expert and enthusiast to join us. If customer experience, digital transformation and the future of business matter to you, Sunway Resort Hotel is where you need to be on 25 and 26 November. We have curated a two-day engagement that will enrich every CX practitioner & solution provider”

TWO DAYS. ONE DESTINATION. A REGION OF POSSIBILITIES.

From business leaders and CX practitioners to technology innovators and aspiring professionals, CX Summit 2026 offers an opportunity to connect with the people, ideas and innovations shaping the next chapter of customer experience in Asia Pacific.

Don’t just hear about the future of CX. Be part of the conversation.

CX SUMMIT 2026 : “CX – CONNECTED BY INTELLIGENCE”

Date: 25–26 November 2026
Venue: Sunway Resort Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Delegate Registration: https://cxsummit.com.my/register-2/

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