Including job numbers for July, the Fortune Global 500 list, and an iconic REESE'S and OREO collaboration.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2025 /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.

1. Dotdash Meredith is now People Inc. 
   The new name represents the next chapter for the owner of iconic media brands including PEOPLE, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, Better Homes & Gardens, InStyle, Verywell, Entertainment Weekly, and Southern Living. People Inc. boldly reflects the company's enduring commitment to content and experiences – made by people for people – that delight, inspire, teach, and entertain.
2. The REESE'S and OREO® Brands Announce Iconic Collaboration, Finally Giving Fans What They Have Been Asking For
   Introducing the REESE'S OREO® Cup and the OREO® REESE'S Cookie—a two-way delicious mash-up between America's #1 Candy and #1 Cookie. Both will be available for presale starting on August 18 and will be available nationwide starting September 2025.
3. Fortune Announces 2025 Fortune Global 500 List
   Walmart earned the top spot on the Fortune Global 500 list for the 12th straight year, followed by Amazon, State Grid, Saudi Aramco, and China National Petroleum. The top 10 Fortune Global 500 companies generated over $370 billion in annual revenue, totaling $4.7 trillion.
4. ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 104,000 Jobs in July; Annual Pay was Up 4.4%
   "Our hiring and pay data are broadly indicative of a healthy economy," said Dr. Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP. "Employers have grown more optimistic that consumers, the backbone of the economy, will remain resilient."
5. PayPal Drives Crypto Payments into the Mainstream, Reducing Costs and Expanding Global Commerce
   PayPal is simplifying cross-border commerce for merchants by connecting an unmatched combination of cryptocurrencies, digital wallets, and merchants worldwide, while simultaneously reducing transaction fees by up to 90%.
6. Subway® Sends Fans to Their "Happy Place" with Immersive Restaurant Takeover and Interactive Fan Experience
   Created in close partnership with Netflix, Subway's Happy Place will let fans relive iconic scenes from the number one movie in the world on Netflix, play minigolf on a course inspired by the film's most memorable shots, cast appearances and more.
7. Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Post-Separation Company Names and Leadership Appointments
   "Streaming & Studios" Company will be Warner Bros.; "Global Networks" Company will be Discovery Global. The leadership team at Warner Bros. includes David Zaslav, currently President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, who will serve as President and CEO. Gunnar Wiedenfels, currently CFO of Warner Bros. Discovery, will serve as President and CEO of Discovery Global.
8. Mars To Invest $2 Billion Into U.S. Manufacturing Through 2026
   Ninety-four percent of Mars products sold in the U.S. are produced locally in the U.S. The $2B investment in U.S.-based manufacturing will enable increased capacity and further innovation across its diverse portfolio of brands.
9. Lucid and Timothée Chalamet Join Forces to Celebrate the Power of Defying the Status Quo
   The award-winning actor has been named a Global Brand Ambassador in a multi-year partnership, a first for the visionary EV maker redefining what it means to 'Compromise Nothing'.
10. US Consumer Confidence Inched Up in July
    "Consumer confidence has stabilized since May, rebounding from April's plunge, but remains below last year's heady levels," said Stephanie Guichard, Senior Economist, Global Indicators at The Conference Board. "In July, pessimism about the future receded somewhat, leading to a slight improvement in overall confidence.
11. SPAM® Brand and Dr. Seuss Enterprises Serve Up a Whimsical Treat with Limited-Edition Green Eggs & SPAM® Classic Twin Pack
    This playful collaboration brings together two beloved icons in a deliciously nostalgic mash-up that's as fun to display as it is to enjoy in your favorite recipes.
12. Palo Alto Networks Announces Agreement to Acquire CyberArk, the Identity Security Leader
    Combining CyberArk's long-standing leadership in Identity Security and Privileged Access Management (PAM) with Palo Alto Networks' comprehensive AI-powered security platforms will extend privileged identity protection to all identity types including human, machine, and the new wave of autonomous AI agents.
13. Dove, Walmart and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Announce Back-to-School Partnership to Support Youth Mentorship and Confidence
    From July 1 through Aug. 31, Dove will donate $0.05 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for every Dove and Dove Men + Care item purchased at Walmart, supporting youth mentorship across the U.S.
14. During the Height of Wedding Season, Pizza Hut® Hooks Weddings Up with More of What They Love with the Launch of "The After Pizza Cake" Sweepstakes
    Late-night bites are becoming standard practice at most receptions, with studies showing that 90% of couples surveyed love the idea of a late-night snack at their wedding. Now, Pizza Hut is upping the ante with The After Pizza Cake sweepstakes: a three-tiered, over-the-top celebration crafted entirely from pizzas in the new Hut Lover's Line.

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Can't-Miss Earnings

In addition to these popular releases, earnings season continued this week and several must-read earnings reports crossed the wire, including the quarterly results for Boeing, Wingstop, Microsoft and Garmin.

Catch up on all the latest earnings reports here.

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