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Hop into Spring with BRACH’S® First-Ever Egg Hunt Hiding Service!
Chicago, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Spring has sprung, and Easter is just around the corner! This year, BRACH’S®, America’s #1 Easter Jelly Bean Brand, is taking family fun to a new level with their debut egg hiding service: BRACH’S Egg Hunt Hiders! Forget the stress of planning and hiding eggs yourself; let BRACH’S make your Easter memorable by giving you and your family the chance to focus on what truly matters—togetherness and joy.
What is BRACH’S Egg Hunt Hiders?
This first-of-its-kind service allows families in the top 10 jelly bean-loving markets to enjoy a hassle-free Easter egg hunt. Thanks to a partnership with Card My Yard, BRACH’S will hide dozens of beautifully decorated eggs in your yard, filled with their iconic jelly beans and delightful seasonal treasures. The best part? Adults can now join in on the excitement without knowing where the eggs are hidden!
Imagine the smiles on your loved ones’ faces as they stumble upon colorful, egg-shaped surprises. This year, you can create magical memories without the hours of prep work!
A Sweet Solution for Families
Research shows that 57% of American adults wish they could participate in egg hunts alongside their family. However, many feel held back by the logistics of hiding eggs themselves. BRACH’S Egg Hunt Hiders eliminates that dilemma, letting everyone partake in the laughter, excitement, and friendly competition!
Whether you lean toward fair and square fun or enjoy a little playful trickery, BRACH’S has you covered. In fact, a recent survey revealed that 45% of Americans prefer an honest egg hunt, while 42% are not above pulling a playful fast one!
Reserve Your Egg Hunt Today!
Starting Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. ET, residents in these targeted jelly bean regions—Baltimore/Washington, D.C., Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New England, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix/Tucson, and South Carolina—can hop on over to BrachsEggHunt.com for a chance to reserve this unique egg hiding service (while supplies last).
Each reservation will come with a festive Easter yard sign, and as an ‘eggs-tra’ treat, one fortunate household in each market will discover a special golden egg—redeemable for a year’s supply of BRACH’S Jelly Beans!
Celebrate the Easter Spirit with BRACH’S
As Kelly Peyser, Director of BRACH’S and Seasonal Marketing at Ferrara Candy Company says, “Spring celebrations are only complete with BRACH’S Jelly Beans and Easter egg hunts, so it felt natural for us to combine these traditions and make it easier for families to enjoy them together.”
Indeed, Easter traditions like spending time with loved ones (75%), engaging in egg hunts (65%), and sharing a delicious Easter brunch or dinner (55%) are cherished by many. However, everyone can agree that prepping for these occasions can feel overwhelming, with 40% of people struggling to find time to get ready for the holiday.
With BRACH’S Egg Hunt Hiders, you can eliminate the stress and focus on what really matters—quality time and sweet celebrations with family and friends.
Join the Jelly Bean Craze!
This spring, as you prep for your Easter gatherings, make sure to scoop up BRACH’S Jelly Beans and other delightful treats at retailers nationwide. Perfect for snacking, baking, or adding to your Easter baskets, BRACH’S treats are the ultimate spring-time indulgence.
Do you have exciting plans for Easter? Share your celebrations by posting on social media and tagging @BrachsCandy. With seasonal recipes and inspiration available at Brachs.com, you’ll find all the tools you need to make this Easter the sweetest yet!
Hop, skip, and jump into an unforgettable Easter with BRACH’S! With their innovative Egg Hunt Hiders, family fun just got a whole lot more exciting!
About BRACH’S® Candy
For 120 years, BRACH’S® Candy has been loved for trusted, quality sugar confections that are known for making moments sweeter. Today, BRACH’S is America’s Easter jelly bean leader and the #1 seasonal sugar candy brand5. The portfolio leads with iconic product forms, including Conversation Hearts, Easter Jelly Beans, Candy Corn and Candy Canes. Each of BRACH’S product offerings come in a variety of shapes, textures, and flavors made for all seasonal festivities. BRACH’S inspires connection and celebration with its classic candy treats and innovations, perfect for snacking, decorating, baking, gifting, and so much more. To learn more about BRACH’S, visit brachs.com, or follow along on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
About Ferrara®
For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is a leading sugar confectioner in the United States and Brazil, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of more than 8,400 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 30+ popular brands like Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 67 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. The company has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, China, and Thailand that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero-related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.
About Card My Yard
Founded in 2014 in Austin, Texas, Card My Yard helps neighbors celebrate neighbors with personalized yard greetings for every occasion. With over 550 locations across 46 states, our local franchise owners are deeply committed to serving their communities, spreading joy, and helping others celebrate special moments and milestones. From birthdays and graduations to school events and community celebrations, Card My Yard partners with local owners across the country to deliver joy to front yards everywhere. For more information, visit www.cardmyyard.com.
SOURCE:
1 #1 Seasonal Easter Jelly Bean Brand – Circana Market Advantage Total US MULO+C: Easter Season 8 Weeks WE 3.31.24
2 Survey conducted by Zappi on behalf of BRACH’S® in February 2025 with a sample of 2,000 U.S. adults age 18+ who celebrate Easter. The margin of error at this sample size is +/- 2.5% at the 95% confidence level. Use of words “Americans” refers to the 90% of Americans screened into this survey for celebrating Easter (nationally representative sample of n=2,000).
3 U.S. Jelly Bean Sales/Top 10 Markets – IRI Data Ending 3.31.24
4 NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Brach’s® Egg Hunt Hiders Giveaway. Open to legal residents of AZ, CA, CT, IL, MA, MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, and VA who reside within one (1) of the participating zip codes as defined in the Official Rules and are 18+ or age of majority in state of residence, whichever older, as of Submission. Begins 4/3/25 at 7:00 PM ET and ends 4/10/25 at 11:59 PM ET, or when all Prizes have been awarded, whichever comes first. First 300 eligible participants who visit BrachsEggHunt.com and follow the instructions to complete a Submission form can win an Easter egg hunt hiding service, setup and delivered by participating Card My Yard franchisees on April 19, 2025. First Prizes: three hundred (300) Easter egg hunt hiding services, with up to four (4) or five (5) each eligible First Prize zip code group. Each First Prize to include the delivery and setup of one (1) Easter egg hunt hiding service, Brach’s® branded tote bag, three (3) bags of Brach’s® Jelly Beans (14.5oz and 9oz), one (1) 8oz bag of Brach’s® Springtime Soft Jellies, one (1) 36″x 48″ festive Easter yard sign and 30-120 plastic Easter eggs (pending recipient’s selected size of egg hunt participants) filled with Brach’s® Jelly Bean Treat Packs and Brach’s® Stickers and Erasers. ARV: $150 for each First Prize. Odds depend on the time of Submission relative to other Entrants. Only the first three hundred (300) eligible Submissions will receive a First Prize. Grand Prizes: ten (10) Golden Eggs representing the redemption of fifty-two (52) 14.5oz. bags of BRACH’S Classic Jelly Beans. One (1) Grand Prize Winner will be randomly selected from each of the eligible Grand Prize regions. ARV of the Grand Prize: $130. Odds depend on # of eligible Submissions. Visit BrachsEggHunt.com/Rules for list of eligible zip codes, free Submission, eligibility, and Official Rules. Message and data rates may apply. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: Ferrara Candy Co., 404 W Harrison St., #650, Chicago, IL 60607.
5 #1 Seasonal Easter Jelly Bean Brand – Circana Market Advantage Total US MULO+C: Easter Season 8 Weeks WE 3.31.24; #1 Candy Corn Brand – CIRCANA SCAN DATA, MULO+C HWN 14 Weeks W/E 11.3.24; #1 Conversation Heart Brand – Circana Market Advantage Total US MULO+C: Valentine’s Day Season 8 Weeks WE 2.18.24; #1 Candy Cane Brand – Circana Market Advantage Total US MULO+C: Holiday Season 8 Weeks WE 12.24.23
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6 Wild Truths About America’s 2025 Spending Habits: Fetch Reveals Surprising Consumer Trends
The Fetch Finds Report reveals that in 2025, Americans balanced hard work with self-care, reflecting a mix of discipline and indulgence. Notable trends included a resurgence in meat sales, increased dining out, a focus on organization, and a rise in comfort-related purchases.
The Fetch Finds Report reveals a year of hustle, comfort, and delightfully chaotic shopping carts
Americans in 2025 were a study in contradictions. We hit the gym but also hit the couch. We decluttered our homes while filling our carts. We powered through demanding days with energy gels and powered down with weighted blankets and candles.
That’s the picture painted by Fetch’s first-ever full-year Fetch Finds Report, which analyzed more than $179 billion in consumer transactions. With 12 million receipts submitted daily, the data tells a story that’s equal parts discipline and indulgence—a snapshot of a nation trying to balance the hustle with some much-needed comfort.
6 Wild Truths About America’s 2025 Spending Habits: Fetch Reveals Surprising Consumer Trends
The Six Spending Surprises of 2025
1. The Meatless Revolution Has Expired
Remember when plant-based everything was the future? In 2025, Americans said “thanks, but no thanks” and brought meat back to the table. Fresh beef sales jumped 13%, pork climbed 12%, while refrigerated plant-based alternatives dropped 11%. Despite rising grocery costs, consumers chose the real deal over the meatless alternatives.
2. America’s Eating Out—and Sushi’s on a Roll
Even with tighter budgets, dining out surged. And the big winner? Sushi, with a massive 45.6% increase in trip growth. Mexican restaurants saw a respectable 13.9% bump, and pizza grew 6.7%. But sushi absolutely dominated the dining-out conversation this year.
3. Endurance Nutrition Takes a Victory Lap
Energy chews and gels jumped 27.4% in 2025. Whether Americans were actually running marathons or just trying to survive Monday morning meetings, endurance nutrition became a go-to for powering through demanding days.
4. The Great American Declutter Hit Overdrive
Self-care became shelf-care. Household storage bags surged 55.8%, charging valets climbed 37%, and cleaning gloves rose 13.4%. Getting organized wasn’t just about tidiness—it became an act of wellness. A clean space, a clear mind.
5. Protein Moved into the Pantry
Protein isn’t just for gym bros anymore. Everyday staples got a protein makeover:
- Protein-labeled breakfast cereals: +69.8%
- Protein granola: +45.9%
- Protein dry pasta: +35.4%
Consumers wanted their regular foods to work harder, turning breakfast and dinner into opportunities to fuel up.
6. America Powered Down and Got Comfortable
Comfort became the ultimate status symbol. Loungewear sales soared 218%, weighted blankets climbed 45%, and candles rose 20%. After all that hustle, Americans made winding down a priority—and they weren’t shy about investing in it.
What This Tells Us
The Fetch Finds Report captures something real about 2025: Americans were navigating a shifting economy with a mix of practicality and self-care. We pushed hard during the day and gave ourselves permission to relax at night. We organized our homes, fueled our bodies with protein, and treated ourselves to sushi dinners and cozy nights in.
“Fetch sees what others can’t: how people actually spend based on billions of purchases,” said Jacob Grocholski, Vice President of Analytics at Fetch. “This year, we saw a chaotic mix of discipline and indulgence that defined how people navigated 2025.”
About the Data
The findings come from Fetch, America’s Rewards App, which captures billions of spending transactions annually using AI and machine learning. With more than 6 million five-star reviews and users submitting 12 million receipts daily, Fetch has unmatched visibility into what consumers actually buy—at the item level, across every channel and retailer.
Want the full breakdown? Read the complete Fetch Finds Report for all the details on America’s 2025 spending habits.
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CES 2026: The Exhibitors and Moments That Stood Out for Entertainment + Tech Fans
CES 2026 delivered big entertainment-tech moments—from Sony Honda’s AFEELA to streaming, smart glasses, AI PCs, and robots that stole the show.
CES 2026 (Jan. 6–9 in Las Vegas) didn’t feel like a “future tech” show as much as a “right now” show. The big shift: AI wasn’t treated like a standalone product category anymore. It was the invisible layer powering everything from streaming discovery to robots that can actually do work.
For STM Daily News readers who live in the overlap of Entertainment and Tech, here are the exhibitors and trends that stood out most—plus why they matter beyond the show floor.
1) Sony Honda Mobility (AFEELA): The car as a rolling entertainment platform
Sony Honda Mobility’s AFEELA presence reinforced a direction CES keeps leaning into: the next generation of vehicles is competing as much on software and in-cabin experience as it is on horsepower.
What made it stand out:
- AFEELA represents the “car as a connected device” idea taken seriously—where the cabin becomes a screen-first, service-driven environment.
- It’s a clean example of how mobility and entertainment are merging: navigation, safety, personalization, and media all living in one interface.
2) Netflix + Amazon Prime Video + Roku + Xumo: Streaming is evolving into ecosystems
CES 2026’s Content & Entertainment story wasn’t about “who has the most subscribers.” It was about streaming as an ecosystem: bundling, ad-supported growth, and smarter discovery.
What made it stand out:
- CES highlighted how streaming platforms are pushing beyond simple libraries into bundles, premium originals, and integrated experiences.
- FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) continues to gain traction, and device/platform players are positioning themselves as the front door.
3) Dolby: The quiet power behind the best-looking, best-sounding experiences
Dolby isn’t always the flashiest booth, but it consistently shows up as the tech that makes everything else feel “premium.”
What made it stand out:
- In a year where screens, XR, and immersive venues are everywhere, audio and imaging standards are the difference between “cool demo” and “wow.”
- Dolby’s relevance keeps growing as entertainment moves across phones, living rooms, cars, and wearables.
4) Meta + XREAL: Smart glasses keep inching toward mainstream
Wearables at CES 2026 weren’t just about steps and sleep. The momentum was in smart glasses and AR—especially as generative AI voice interfaces make hands-free use feel more natural.
What made it stand out:
- CES noted smart/AR glasses evolving with features like real-time translation, recording, and AI voice interfaces.
- For entertainment fans, this is where “watching” and “doing” start to blend—live overlays, creator tools, and new ways to capture experiences.
5) Samsung + LG + TCL: Screens are still the show’s main stage
Even in an AI-everywhere year, CES still belongs to display tech. Big brands kept proving that TVs aren’t just TVs—they’re hubs for gaming, streaming, smart home control, and ambient experiences.
What made it stand out:
- Display leaders continue to set the tone for how entertainment is consumed at home.
- The conversation is shifting from specs to experience: personalization, AI-powered recommendations, and multi-device continuity.
6) NVIDIA + AMD + Lenovo: The “AI PC” era is no longer theoretical
CES 2026 made it clear that the next wave of consumer computing is built around on-device AI. That matters for creators, editors, and anyone who lives in content.
What made it stand out:
- CES highlighted AI’s move from “digital transformation” to “intelligent transformation,” including edge/enterprise and physical AI in robotics.
- AMD’s CES keynote emphasized AI across devices from PCs to data centers, underscoring how quickly this is becoming standard.
7) Unitree + Richtech Robotics + Hyundai: Robots were the surprise crowd-pleaser
If CES 2026 had a “you had to see it” category, it was robotics. Not just novelty bots—machines built for real environments.
What made it stand out:
- CES framed robotics as “physical AI,” where generative AI and simulation training help robots learn faster than traditional programming.
- Humanoid robots, in particular, are moving from single-task demos toward more collaborative assistant roles.
The big takeaway for STM Daily News readers
CES 2026 wasn’t about one killer gadget. It was about convergence:
- Entertainment is becoming more interactive, more personalized, and more portable.
- Cars are becoming screens.
- Wearables are becoming interfaces.
- Robots are becoming the next “device category” people actually want to watch.
And underneath it all: AI is becoming less of a headline and more of the operating system for modern life.
Here’s a list of what stood out to us at CES 2026:
- Sony Honda Mobility (AFEELA): The car as a rolling entertainment platform
- Netflix + Amazon Prime Video + Roku + Xumo: Streaming is evolving into ecosystems
- Dolby: The quiet power behind the best-looking, best-sounding experiences
- Meta + XREAL: Smart glasses keep inching toward mainstream
- Samsung + LG + TCL: Screens are still the show’s main stage
- NVIDIA + AMD + Lenovo: The “AI PC” era is no longer theoretical
- Unitree + Richtech Robotics + Hyundai: Robots were the surprise crowd-pleaser
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- CES press release recap and exhibitor/topic highlights (Jan. 9, 2026): https://www.ces.tech/press-releases/ces-2026-the-future-is-here
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T.K. Carter, The Thing and Punky Brewster Actor, Dies at 69
Actor T.K. Carter, known for The Thing and Punky Brewster, has died at age 69. A look at his career and lasting legacy in film and television.
T.K. Carter in Punky Brewster (1984) Image: IMDB
Veteran actor T.K. Carter, best known for his roles in The Thing and the popular 1980s television series Punky Brewster, has died at the age of 69.
Authorities confirmed Carter was found unresponsive at his home in Duarte, California. No foul play is suspected, and an official cause of death has not yet been released.
A Career Spanning Decades
Born Thomas Kent Carter, T.K. Carter built a career in film and television that spanned more than four decades. He became a cult favorite portraying Nauls in John Carpenter’s 1982 horror classic The Thing, a film that continues to influence the genre today.
Television audiences widely remember Carter for his role as Mike Fulton on Punky Brewster, where his comedic timing and grounded performances helped make the show a lasting favorite of the era.
Film and Television Legacy
In addition to his best-known roles, Carter appeared in films such as Runaway Train, Ski Patrol, and Space Jam. His television work included guest appearances on a wide range of series throughout the 1980s, 1990s, and beyond.
Known within the industry as a reliable and versatile performer, Carter often brought authenticity and warmth to supporting roles that left a lasting impression, even in brief appearances.
Remembering T.K. Carter
As news of his passing spreads, fans and colleagues alike are reflecting on T.K. Carter’s contributions to film and television. While he may not have always been the leading name on the marquee, his work helped shape stories that continue to be watched and appreciated by new generations.
T.K. Carter is remembered for his enduring performances, professional dedication, and the quiet but meaningful legacy he leaves behind.
Related Coverage
- Los Angeles Times: Actor T.K. Carter Dies at 69
- People Magazine: T.K. Carter, ‘The Thing’ and ‘Punky Brewster’ Actor, Dead at 69
- Entertainment Weekly: T.K. Carter, ‘Punky Brewster’ and ‘The Thing’ Actor, Dies
- ABC News: Veteran Actor T.K. Carter Dies at 69
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