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Kroger is celebrating National Chocolate Milk Day, which, by the way, is a real holiday that falls on Sept. 27, in the best way. They’re giving away free chocolate milk to loyal customers. Or, at least customers who log-on and grab the coupon in time. The Kroger Co., which serves over 11 million customers daily through its e-commerce and retail food stores, is offering up free half-gallons of Kroger Chocolate Milk over two days this month. “Chocolate milk may be the original after school treat, but Kroger Brand Chocolate Milk has grown into so much more it’s a top-rated favorite among customers of all ages,” said Ann Reed, Group Vice President of Our Brands at Kroger, in a press release. Reed added, “We’re excited to toast National Chocolate Milk Day by sharing this special delight for free with a limited-time offer.” The event kicks off this weekend. On both Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27 you can snag your own half gallon free of charge. Per the release, Kroger says that customers can download a single-use digital coupon at Kroger.com to use online, or print out to use in stores. But chocolate-milk-lovers should hurry, as the coupon will only be available for redemption on the aforementioned dates starting at 12 a.m. EST, while supplies last. According to the announcement, the offer excludes certain divisions and stores “where dairy laws apply”. Those areas include: Delta, Nashville, Mid-Atlantic, King Soopers, Ralphs, Food 4 Less in California, Louisiana (Houston and Dallas), Missouri (Dillons), and Nevada (Smith’s). However, those subject to the exclusion can still use the coupon to snag a free box of Kroger Brand Cereal with a purchase of Kroger Chocolate Milk. The giveaway comes shortly after Kroger announced it would cut nearly 1,000 jobs from its corporate workforce in August. Earlier in the year, a failed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, valued at $25 billion, was blocked by a federal judge. The company also said it would shutter around 60 stores in 2025. Kroger’s giveaway also falls within the brand’s customer appreciation week, which runs from Sept. 24 through the 30th. The company says many grocery item prices have been knocked down in the name of saying thanks.
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Michaels announced Wednesday it is bringing back a slice of Joann fabrics, as it’s opening two store-in-store experiences: “The Knit & Sew Shop” and “The Party Shop at Michaels.” The “Knit & Sew Shop is now available in all Michaels stores across the U.S. and Canada, featuring the Joann name and logo as a dual-branded shop, with a curated assortment of threads, sewing notions, and yarnwith fabric also available in most stores. The selection will also include the Big Twist yarn collectionhitting shelves at the end of Octoberwhich was a favorite among Joann’s loyal customers, and was part of Michaels’ purchase of Joanns intellectual property (IP). “The Knit & Sew Shop” will feature new in-store services, including fabric-cutting tableswhich will be available in more than 650 stores by mid-Octoberand new sewing machines. Michaels now carries fabric in over 840 stores, with plans to expand to over 250 more locations. According to the retailer, it will dedicate nearly 25% more space to fabric and expand its yarn selection by 25% this year “to meet strong customer demand.” The Texas-based company acquired the beloved fabrics retailer’s IP and private brands, including Big Twist, in June, after Joann closed all of its stores following a second bankruptcy. [Photo: Michaels] By reviving the fabric and craft stores brand name, Michaels is hoping to make it the destination for crafters. “The launch [is] a transformative step forward on our mission to become the go-to destination for fueling creativity and celebration,” Michaels CEO David Boone said in a statement. Over on Reddit, some former Joann customers are visibly excited about Michaels’ new offerings. “Am I really at Michael’s?! Or am I dreaming? Doth my eyes deceive me, or am I really seeing KC yarn for sale in a Michael’s?!” one user wrote, referencing a yarn brand formerly sold at Joann. However, not everyone is happy about Michaels’ latest moves. In particular, some Joann loyalists are debating whether the moves can be seen as Michaels attempting to steal former Joann customers, with one writing in this Reddit thread, “I dont hate Michaels . . . That being said, I would argue that they are trying to be Joanns (As well as Party City!).” The Party Shop at Michaels, which follows Party City’s collapse in late 2024, features an expanded selection of party supplies, including balloon bars and in-store parties for kids. Party City said it was forced to close its doors last February because of inflation and changes in consumer spending, after filing for bankruptcy twice.
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Washington’s hottest club has everything Cabinet secretaries, a new stone patio, food from the White House kitchen, and even a playlist curated by President Donald Trump. But good luck getting a spot on the guest list. So far, only some of the president’s political allies, business executives, and administration officials have been invited. In Trump’s remake of the White House, the Rose Garden is now the Rose Garden Club, with the iconic lawn outside the Oval Office transformed into a taxpayer-supported imitation of the patio at Mar-a-Lago, the president’s private Florida resort. Trump debuted the name during his first formal dinner there this month and has included it on his official public schedule, too. He’s set to host another event on Wednesday evening with members of his Cabinet and senior staff, according to an official who wasn’t authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Presidents have always used invitations to the White House as a prestigious reward for friends and supporters, but Trumps rebranding of an iconic area of the Peoples House is unprecedented. Its a fresh example of how the billionaire Republican is replicating the gilded and cloistered bubble of his private life inside the confines of the most famous government housing in the country. Trump has long understood the allure of exclusive spaces In his first term, Trump had an eponymous hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue a few blocks away from the White House and would go there often for dinner. But the Trump family sold the property during President Joe Biden’s administration, leaving him without a uniquely Trump establishment in the city in his second term. Now he doesnt need to go anywhere to enter his comfort zone and, in fact, has been spending less time at his home on his golf course in central New Jersey than he did in the first year of his first term. To make the Rose Garden his own, Trump paved over the grass and set out tables and chairs, complete with yellow-and-white striped umbrellas that resemble the ones at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Florida. He also installed a speaker system to play his favorite tunes as he does in Florida. The project cost about $2 million and was paid for by the Trust for the National Mall, a nonprofit that works with the National Park Service. The events on the new White House patio so far have been official in nature and are part of the long tradition of presidential entertaining at the Executive Mansion, with military social aides on hand to escort guests and the kitchen staff tasked to whip up the sustenance. Trump, who rose to fame as a New York real estate executive, also ran casinos and hotels, and he still loves playing host. He frequently flatters his guests as brilliant and beautiful and relishes the ability to gather the countrys most powerful people. So who pays for them? All presidents invite family members and friends, lawmakers and political allies, donors and business leaders, and others to the White House for reasons that range from bill signings and policy announcements to picnics and lavish state dinners. Trump is expected to entertain on the white marble patio, in the shadow of the Washington Monument, as often as he can, the White House said. Taxpayers pick up the tab for some of the social events hosted by a president, like the gathering for Republican lawmakers. Congress gives the White House money to pay for events like these since the Executive Mansion is also the presidents home. Events of a more personal nature, like a birthday party or the funeral service Trump held at the White House in 2020 for his younger brother, Robert, would have to be paid for by the president since it is not considered government or the peoples business. Tech titans lose out to GOP lawmakers for club’s opening The official debut of the Rose Garden Club was supposed to be with tech titans such as Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Google’s Sundar Pichai, and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella. However, rain forced Trump to move the Sept. 4 event indoors to the ornate State Dining Room. The honor of being first instead went to Republican lawmakers, who gathered around two dozen tables under a clear night sky on Sept. 5. Holding a microphone, Trump welcomed his guests by saying you are the first ones in this great place. He described it as a club for people that can bring peace and success to our country. Table settings featured white tablecloths and yellow roses, plus a place card that said, The Rose Garden Club at the White House. Dinner started with a Rose Garden Salad that included tomatoes and iceberg lettuce, followed by steak or chicken, or pasta primavera for vegetarians. Chocolate cake was the dessert. Trump sat at a corner table with House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana, Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, and Sen. Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania. Other lawmakers circulated by Trumps table for photos with the president. Some were posted online. “It was a honor to be there, wrote Rep. John McGuire of Virginia. Chris Megerian and Darlene Superville, Associated Press
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