Kroger Enhances the Customer Experience, Expands Boost Membership with Disney Streaming Perks
Kroger has announced a new addition to its Boost by Kroger Plus membership program to bring more value and convenience to its customers. Boost by Kroger Plus offers substantial savings on groceries, fuel, and deliveries, allowing members to save up to $1,000 annually. Now, members can also access popular Disney streaming options at no extra cost. Subscribers can choose between Ad-enabled Disney+ Basic, Ad-enabled Hulu, or ESPN+ as part of their annual membership.
Kroger Senior Vice President and Chief Merchant and Marketing Officer Stuart Aitken said, “Boost by Kroger Plus offers members incredible savings every day, and now we are adding even more value at no added cost for our members. Collaborating with Disney takes Boost member savings and benefits to the next level, making our industry-leading program even more valuable and convenient for our members.”
For $99 per year, members can access a complimentary subscription to one of the Disney streaming services for the entire year. Those on the $59 annual plan are eligible for a one-time six-month subscription to one of the streaming services or can upgrade to the $99 plan for ongoing access. With these streaming perks, members can enjoy popular content like Disney's “Inside Out 2,” Hulu's “Only Murders in the Building,” or live sports on ESPN+. In addition to streaming benefits, Boost members receive free deliveries on orders of $35 or more, earn 2X fuel points for every dollar they spend, and get exclusive member offers. They can also receive free virtual nutrition consultations through Kroger Health. Eligible cardholders of the Kroger Rewards World Elite Mastercard® can redeem a free one-year Boost membership with next-day delivery or extend their existing membership.
Learn more about the Boost by Kroger membership program here: https://www.kroger.com/pr/boost
Spirit Halloween Expands into Holiday Market with Spirit Christmas Stores
Spirit Halloween, widely known for its seasonal pop-up Halloween stores, is branching out into the holiday season with a new venture called "Spirit Christmas." Ten new stores will open across the Northeast, filled with holiday gifts and decorations, a life-sized gingerbread village, and Santa himself. The 10 locations will operate through the end of the year, starting with the flagship store in Mays Landing, NJ, opening on October 18, followed by nine additional stores launching in early November.
In an interview with CNBC, a Spirit Halloween spokesperson said, “Spirit Christmas is a new concept for us, and we’re hopeful it will resonate with our customers. Our goal is to create a festive retail experience that captures the spirit of the season, much like we do for Halloween.”
Each Spirit Christmas store will offer an immersive holiday experience, including activities like photos with a live Santa or writing letters to the North Pole. The concept aims to capture the excitement of the holiday season in a way similar to how Spirit Halloween engages customers for Halloween.
Watch as ABC News correspondents talk about the Spirit Christmas concept on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcnewslive/reel/DA9wWqCN3Zq/
Domino’s Relaunches Popular Emergency Pizza Promotion with New Brand Partnerships
Domino’s Pizza has announced the return of its Emergency Pizza promotion, allowing customers to claim a free medium two-topping pizza after placing an initial order before January 19, 2025. The promotion is a twist on the classic BOGO (buy-one-get-one) offer and will now feature partnerships with Amazon, Twitch, and the nail polish brand Olive & June. Domino’s first unveiled the Emergency Pizza initiative in October of last year, along with a $1M pizza giveaway to customers with student debt. Domino’s Pizza CEO Russell Weiner said the Emergency Pizza deal outperformed any BOGO deal he’s done, increasing orders and bringing in new loyalty members.
Domino’s Senior Vice President and Chief Brand Officer Kate Trumbull said, “Not only is Domino’s Emergency Pizza program back, but it’s in more places than ever. We’re excited to launch a series of new, unexpected brand partnerships that consumers can have fun with. Domino’s has partnered with Amazon and Twitch, as well as Olive & June to bring Emergency Pizza to life in two completely different, yet very entertaining ways.”
The latest version of the Emergency Pizza promotion will integrate into Fortnite via a partnership with Amazon and Twitch, allowing players to interact with Domino’s in-game. In addition to the gaming tie-in, Domino’s has teamed up with Olive & June for a nail art kit inspired by the brand. The Emergency Pizza kit will be available starting October 17 and includes exclusive red and blue nail polish, along with pizza-themed nail stickers. Olive & June will also sell a Domino’s-themed press-on nail set featuring creative styles like “I Heart Pizza French” and “Extra Cheese Please.”
Watch this Domino’s Instagram Reel promoting the Emergency Pizza campaign: https://www.instagram.com/dominos/reel/DA3g9eqJP2Q/
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Disney+, Hulu, or ESPN+ Now Included with Boost by Kroger Plus Annual Membership
Spirit Halloween to open 10 new ‘Spirit Christmas’ stores catering to holiday shoppers
Domino’s Emergency Pizza promotion is back with new Amazon/Twitch partnership