
McDonald's Monopoly Game Returns with $1M Prize After Nearly a Decade
McDonald's is bringing back its popular Monopoly game in the U.S., offering customers a chance to participate in the promotional event once again.
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McDonald's is bringing back its popular Monopoly game in the U.S., offering customers a chance to participate in the promotional event once again.
USA Network is making a comeback in scripted television after a five-year hiatus, with plans to produce lower-budget original dramas like The Rainmaker and Anna Pigeon, aiming to attract viewers and buyers as it repositions as an independent network post-NBCUniversal spinoff, under new leadership and strategic direction.

Pebble is making a comeback with the new Pebble Time 2 smartwatch, featuring a retro design, improved hardware, and long battery life, appealing to fans of minimalism and customization, although it won't match the health tracking of the Apple Watch.

Bed Bath & Beyond has been revived under a new name, Bed Bath & Beyond Home, by its intellectual property owners, opening its first store in Nashville with plans for dozens more, despite the challenging home decor market and past bankruptcy issues.

Atari is re-releasing its 2600+ console in a Pac-Man themed edition to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Pac-Man, featuring a new case color, a Pac-Man joystick, and a 'Double Feature' cartridge with arcade and home versions, along with modern features like HDMI output. Pre-orders start on July 23, 2025.
Backyard Baseball 2001 is set to relaunch on July 8 on PC and mobile, featuring 28 MLB stars including Derek Jeter and Cal Ripken Jr., with efforts to reacquire rights and reconnect with players, aiming to rekindle nostalgia and attract new fans.

Coca-Cola is reintroducing its Diet Cherry Coke after a five-year hiatus, competing directly with Dr Pepper Cherry, which has gained popularity and overtaken Pepsi as America's second-largest soda. The retro-style limited edition will be available exclusively at Kroger starting mid-July, driven by nostalgia and competitive pressures, amid Coca-Cola's broader product innovations and marketing strategies.

McDonald's is bringing back the popular Snack Wrap on July 10 after nearly a decade, responding to customer demand and aiming to boost sales amid a challenging fast-food market. The new version features simplified options with fewer flavors and is part of McDonald's strategy to compete in the growing chicken segment and attract cost-conscious consumers during inflationary times.

Model Karlie Kloss and her husband, Josh Kushner, are relaunching the iconic photo magazine, Life, after purchasing the publishing rights from Dotdash Meredith. The magazine, known for its historic images, will resume regular print editions in early 2025, with Kushner serving as publisher and Kloss as CEO of Bedford Media. The relaunch aims to provide an uplifting and unifying voice in today's media landscape, blending culture, current events, and everyday life.

Supermodel Karlie Kloss and her husband Josh Kushner are relaunching LIFE Magazine, which was shut down by Time Inc. over 20 years ago. Through their company Bedford Media, they plan to bring back the iconic brand as a print magazine with a digital and video presence, aiming to provide an "uplifting and unifying voice" in today's media landscape. The couple's media company previously acquired i-D Magazine from Vice Media, and they will now manage the full editorial operations of LIFE Magazine while Meredith retains ownership of the LIFE archives.

Eddy Merckx bikes have relaunched with a new range and limited edition 'Retrosonic' models, including a gravel bike and various frame materials and build options. The new range pays homage to places significant in Merckx's racing career and features models for road, endurance, gravel, and all-road riding. Additionally, a limited edition 'Retrosonic' range celebrates the relaunch with heritage paint schemes reminiscent of the 1980s Panasonic team.

Jezebel, the feminist blog that was recently shut down, has been acquired by Paste Magazine in an all-cash purchase. The terms of the sale were not disclosed, but the editor-in-chief of Paste Magazine stated that the critical content and information that Jezebel readers rely on will continue. The former staff of Jezebel had already been laid off prior to the acquisition. Paste Magazine plans to make Jezebel profitable by focusing on its distinctive content and reducing expenses. Additionally, Paste Magazine has acquired the political news site Splinter and plans to relaunch it during the 2024 presidential election campaign.

Rihanna has announced the relaunch of her Avanti collection with Fenty X Puma, eight years after their successful collaboration debut. The collection includes soccer-inspired sneakers in black and white or solid silver, with sizes available for men, women, and children. Rihanna expressed her desire to include her children in the line and pay homage to the brand's legacy. The Avanti line marks a return to Rihanna's sneaker roots with Puma.

Hefty has relaunched the popular Zoo Pals plates, featuring classic animal designs, after being discontinued in 2014. The plates quickly sold out on Amazon, prompting Hefty to restock. The plates have segmented ears or feet to separate meals and are soak-resistant, microwave safe, and made with sustainably sourced paper. They will soon be available for purchase on Target's website.

Overstock.com has officially relaunched as BedBathandBeyond.com in the United States after acquiring the bankrupt retail chain's intellectual property assets. The revamped e-commerce site offers 600,000 new products, including brand names in the kitchen, bed, and bath categories, at lower prices. Overstock CEO Jonathan Johnson sees potential in combining the best parts of Bed Bath & Beyond and Overstock to create an asset-light, e-commerce retailer with an expanded home furnishing and furniture assortment. The relaunch has already seen success in Canada, with increased revenue and higher conversion rates. The site will initially focus on kitchen, bed, and bath products but will also offer furniture and other home categories. Johnson expects better prices for customers due to the asset-light business model.