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Quaker Steak & Lube Locations Opening in Texas, With 16 Planned Stores Nationwide
Quaker Steak & Lube restaurants announced that it would expand throughout Texas, including a new store in Waco, and three locations in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area between the summer of 2012 to early 2013.
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Tyson Gay, Gillette Donate $25,000 to Gay's Alma-Mater For "Get Started" Campaign
World champion runner Tyson Gay and Gillette teamed up for the "Get Started" campaign, and donated $24,000 to Gay's alma-mater Lafayette High School in Lexington, Ky., where the track star started his athletic career.
Barilla Releases New 60-Seconds-Ready Microwaveable Pasta Meals
The Barilla pasta brand announced that it released its new line of microwaveable single-serving meals that are ready-to-eat in 60 seconds.
Tropical Smoothie Café Celebrates National Flip Flop Day with Free 24 Oz. Smoothies June 15th
Tropical Smoothie Café announced that as part of its annual National Flip Flop Day this week, it will give away free 24-oz. smoothies and help benefit its charity partner, Camp Sunshine.
Patriots' Jerod Mayo To Appear at Dick's Sporting Goods' New Northborough Store
As part of its celebration for opening a new store in the Northborough, Mass., Dick's Sporting Goods will have a special appearance by New England Patriots' linebacker Jerod Mayo, as well as giveaways.
Celebrities Support Men’s Wearhouse’s National Suit Drive at Tony Awards
Tyler Perry, Amanda Seyfried, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and John Larroquette donated high-fashion suits at Sunday's Tony Awards to benefit the Men's Wearhouse fifth annual National Suit Drive, as part of the awards' Backstage Creations Celebrity Retreat.
Canada Starbucks Stores to Offer 25¢ Coffees for 25th Anniversary
Starbucks announced that as part of its 25th anniversary since the opening of its first store in Canada, all of their participating branches in the North American nation will be offering a tall brewed coffee for 25 cents on June 12th from open time until 11:00am.
Walmart Introduces New Prescription System to Aid Visually-Impaired Customers
Walmart announced that it will installing the ScripTalk program via En-Vision America, which is a talking prescription system that will help those who have trouble reading standard print find out more about their medication.
Marley Coffee Expands Distribution to Chile Retail Stores
Marley Coffee announced that it will continue its global expansion by bringing its blends to at least 60 grocery and retail stores in South American, particularly in Chile.
Krispy Kreme New South Carolina Store Celebrates Opening with Free Donut Giveaways
Krispy Kreme's new store in Indian Land, S.C., will host a variety of giveaways to the first customers in line, as well as hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officiate the opening of its new southern franchise base.