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Peter Rice Named Netflix Chief Content Officer
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 16 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Peter Rice Named Netflix Chief Content Officer
16 October 2026
Netflix today announced that Peter Rice, one of the entertainment industry's most respected creative executives, will join the company as Chief Content Officer, effective October 26. He replaces Bela Bajaria, who is leaving Netflix after nearly 10 years, most recently leading the Company's global content team.
"I want to thank Bela for a decade of dedication, innovation, creativity and leadership," said Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix.
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LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 16 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Peter Rice Named Netflix Chief Content Officer
16 October 2026
Netflix today announced that Peter Rice, one of the entertainment industry's most respected creative executives, will join the company as Chief Content Officer, effective October 26. He replaces Bela Bajaria, who is leaving Netflix after nearly 10 years, most recently leading the Company's global content team.
"I want to thank Bela for a decade of dedication, innovation, creativity and leadership," said Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix."She led enormous changes at Netflix. She helped broaden our content offering to include the large-scale expansion of unscripted programming and the launches of live events and sports, in addition to crafting and running a world-class, global slate of films and series. I'm incredibly grateful for everything she's done to help Netflix entertain the world."
As Chief Content Officer, Rice will lead Netflix's global content organization, overseeing scripted and unscripted series, film, live events and more across all regions.
"Peter is one of the most effective at-scale operators in the entertainment industry. His business acumen is sharp, his talent relationships are exceptionally strong, and his experience across TV and film is deep and broad," said Sarandos. "He understands what makes stories resonate, and he's spent his career helping talent do the best work of their lives. I'm excited to welcome him to Netflix as Chief Content Officer as we continue to scale and deliver members more of the stories they love."
"Netflix has fundamentally changed the way stories are made, shared and experienced around the world," said Rice. "They've shown again and again that they're willing to take chances on distinctive voices and fresh ideas, and I'm excited to work with the team to help bring even more great stories to members everywhere. I'm grateful to Bela for building such a remarkable global team, and I look forward to building on everything she and the team have created."
Rice was most recently Chairman of Walt Disney Television and Chairman of General Entertainment for The Walt Disney Company. There ,he oversaw ABC, FOX Broadcasting, Fox Sports, ABC News, ABC Studios, Disney Channel, Freeform, FX Networks, Hulu, National Geographic, Onyx Collective, Disney Television and Twentieth Century Fox Television, with more than 300 shows and 4,000 hours of television a year. Programs under his leadership include The Simpsons, American Idol, Modern Family, This Is Us, The Bear, Abbott Elementary, Shogun" and Only Murders in the Building, along with ABC News programming and major sporting events such as the Super Bowl, NBA Finals and FIFA World Cup Finals. Disney earned 147 Primetime Emmy nominations in 2022 and 146 in 2021. He also chaired the boards of A&E Networks and National Geographic Partners.
Earlier, Rice was President of 21st Century Fox and CEO of Fox Networks Group, and Fox's lead executive on the Hulu board. Before that, he was President of Fox Searchlight Pictures, releasing Slumdog Millionaire, Juno, Little Miss Sunshine and Sideways. As Executive Vice President of Production at Twentieth Century Fox, he worked with Baz Luhrmann on Moulin Rouge and Romeo + Juliet and with Danny Boyle on The Beach, and he was supervising creative executive on the first "X-Men." Rice graduated from the University of Nottingham in 1989 and serves on the boards of the Motion Picture & Television Fund and the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
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About Netflix
Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, offering TV series, films, games and live programming across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
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Original text here: https://about.netflix.com/en/news/peter-rice-named-netflix-chief-content-officer
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Netflix: Fernanda Castillo Stars in 'Alicia's Law' | Watch the Trailer Now
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 16 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Fernanda Castillo Stars in 'Alicia's Law' | Watch the Trailer Now
15 October 2026
Sometimes it's okay for things to never be the same again...
A series about reinventing oneself, power, and new beginnings. Coming to Netflix in two parts: Part 1 arrives on November 11 and Part 2 on December 9.
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After 20 years away from practicing law, Alicia must rediscover a part of herself she had put on hold and find a new balance between her professional life, her family, and what she wants for herself.
Throughout
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LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 16 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Fernanda Castillo Stars in 'Alicia's Law' | Watch the Trailer Now
15 October 2026
Sometimes it's okay for things to never be the same again...
A series about reinventing oneself, power, and new beginnings. Coming to Netflix in two parts: Part 1 arrives on November 11 and Part 2 on December 9.
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After 20 years away from practicing law, Alicia must rediscover a part of herself she had put on hold and find a new balance between her professional life, her family, and what she wants for herself.
Throughoutthe series, legal cases intertwine with family drama, friendship, relationships, and romance, as Alicia faces new challenges that will test her experience as a lawyer and lead her to question the decisions she has made.
With mystery, excitement, and suspense, Alicia's Law follows its protagonist as she forges her path toward a new life--this time, on her own terms.
Alicia's Law comes to Netflix in two parts: on November 11 and December 9.
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About Alicia's Law
DIRECTORS: Ana Lorena Perez Rios, Jose Ramon Chavez Delgado
SCREENPLAY BY: Fernanda Eguiarte, Jimena Gallardo, Itzel Lara, Patricia Ordaz Cruz, Carlos Trujano
BASED ON: The Good Wife
CREATED BY: Robert King & Michelle King
PRODUCTION DESIGN: Victoria Cuevas
EXECUTIVE PRODUCTION: Angela Suarez, Samuel Duque, Maria Fernanda Henao, Karina Blanco
PHOTOGRAPHY: Luis Avila, Ignacio Prieto Palacio Amc
CAST: Fernanda Castillo (Alicia), Michel Brown (David), Karina Gidi (Diana), Juan Manuel Bernal (Aurelio), Yoshira Escarrega (Katya), Dario Yazbek (Alex), Karla Gaytan (Greta), Axel Madrazo (Iker), Patricia Bernal (Jaqui), Maria Penella (Sofia), Francisco Rubio (Paco), Anita del Rey (Nuria), Juliette Pardau (Pilar).
SYNOPSIS
Alicia watches her life come undone when her husband, Aurelio, is found guilty and imprisoned for corruption, after videos surface implicating him in a sex scandal. With her family under public scrutiny, she decides to return to the legal profession after 20 years and rebuild her career to move forward. As she tries to reclaim her professional standing and support her teenage children in this new reality, Alicia begins to question what she wants out of life. A reunion with a past love and changes in her relationship with Aurelio will force her to make a decision: return to the life she once knew, or build a new one on her own terms.
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Original text here: https://about.netflix.com/en/news/fernanda-castillo-stars-in-alicias-law-trailer
[Category: Media]
Mayer Brown Advises BNR Power Investments B.V. on $430 Million Sale of Interest in YPF Luz to YPF S.A.
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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15 October 2026
Mayer Brown advises BNR Power Investments B.V. on $430 million sale of interest in YPF Luz to YPF S.A.
Mayer Brown represented BNR Power Investments B.V. in connection with the $430 million sale of its 24.99% equity interest in YPF Energia Electrica S.A. (YPF Luz) to YPF S.A.
Mayer Brown assisted BNR Power throughout the process of evaluating various liquidity opportunities, which resulted in this successful transaction, which closed on October 14, 2026.
YPF Luz develops and operates power
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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15 October 2026
Mayer Brown advises BNR Power Investments B.V. on $430 million sale of interest in YPF Luz to YPF S.A.
Mayer Brown represented BNR Power Investments B.V. in connection with the $430 million sale of its 24.99% equity interest in YPF Energia Electrica S.A. (YPF Luz) to YPF S.A.
Mayer Brown assisted BNR Power throughout the process of evaluating various liquidity opportunities, which resulted in this successful transaction, which closed on October 14, 2026.
YPF Luz develops and operates powergeneration assets in Argentina, with 3,764 MW of installed capacity, including 2,740 MW of thermal generation capacity and 1,024 MW of renewable generation capacity.
Following the transaction, YPF S.A., which previously held a 75.01% interest in YPF Luz, became the company's sole shareholder.
The Mayer Brown team was led by partners Pablo Ferrante, Robert Goldberg, and Anna Pinedo, and included counsel Ali Perry and associates Ana Tobar and Cameron Holman in the firm's Houston and New York offices.
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URL: BNR Power Investments
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Original text here: https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/news/2026/10/mayer-brown-advises-bnr-power-investments-on-million-sale-of-interest-in-ypf-luz-to-ypf
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Littler: DHS Proposes to Impose New OPT Fees for SEVP-Certified Schools
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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DHS Proposes to Impose New OPT Fees for SEVP-Certified Schools
By Tasneem Zaman
October 15, 2026
On October 8, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register, which would impose significant fees for Optional Practical Training (OPT): $70,000 for an initial OPT period and $30,000 for any subsequent STEM OPT period.
OPT permits eligible international students holding F-1 visas to work in the United States for up to 12 months in a position
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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DHS Proposes to Impose New OPT Fees for SEVP-Certified Schools
By Tasneem Zaman
October 15, 2026
On October 8, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register, which would impose significant fees for Optional Practical Training (OPT): $70,000 for an initial OPT period and $30,000 for any subsequent STEM OPT period.
OPT permits eligible international students holding F-1 visas to work in the United States for up to 12 months in a positiondirectly related to their field of study following completion of their academic program.
F-1 visa holders who complete degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields are eligible for an additional 24-month extension ("STEM OPT") after the initial 12-month OPT period.
Under the proposed rule, Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools would be required to pay $70,000 for a student's first OPT recommendation of any type and $30,000 for each subsequent recommendation, including STEM OPT extensions. DHS indicates that the rule aims primarily to address fraud and abuse within the OPT program and that the fees would support enhanced oversight, investigations, and enforcement activities.
It is important to note that these fees are not currently in effect, and that the public comment period for this proposal remains open until November 9, 2026. Consequently, the existing OPT and STEM OPT framework remains unchanged unless and until DHS publishes a final rule adopting the proposal.
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Authors
Tasneem Zaman
Senior Counsel
Washington, D.C.
tzaman@littler.com
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/dhs-proposes-impose-new-opt-fees-sevp-certified-schools
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Circana Puts Third-Party Marketplace Sales on the Map: $200 Billion of Previously Hidden Demand, Now Measured Weekly
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release:
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Circana Puts Third-Party Marketplace Sales on the Map: $200 Billion of Previously Hidden Demand, Now Measured Weekly
Jungle Scout-powered, item-level data to join Circana POS measurement in Q1 2027
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CHICAGO - Oct. 15, 2026 - Circana LLC, a leader in turning consumer data into growth, today announced it will bring approximately
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release:
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Circana Puts Third-Party Marketplace Sales on the Map: $200 Billion of Previously Hidden Demand, Now Measured Weekly
Jungle Scout-powered, item-level data to join Circana POS measurement in Q1 2027
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CHICAGO - Oct. 15, 2026 - Circana LLC, a leader in turning consumer data into growth, today announced it will bring approximately$200 billion in previously unmeasured third-party marketplace sales into view by adding weekly, item-level data from the largest online retailer to its point-of-sale (POS) market measurement, starting in Q1 2027. Powered by marketplace intelligence leader Jungle Scout, the new capability will close one of retail's biggest blind spots.
Third-party marketplaces are among the fastest-growing parts of e-commerce and among the hardest to measure. Circana will now bring approximately $130 billion in general merchandise sales and $70 billion in CPG sales into view. Alongside POS and receipt data, clients will be able to:
* Find demand hidden by marketplace stockouts
* Spot marketplace-only launches before they show up in POS
* See performance across channels in a single total-market view
"Third-party marketplaces are no longer peripheral," said Stuart Aitken, president and CEO of Circana. "They're reshaping how consumers discover, compare, and buy. Bringing marketplace sales into Circana's measurement gives clients a clearer view of where demand is moving, so they can spot shifts sooner and act with confidence."
Clients can analyze POS, marketplace or both together. Beyond measuring what is selling, Circana's receipt panel adds the who and why: who is buying, along with the demographics, baskets, and shopping occasions behind each purchase.
The Q1 2027 launch covers Canada, Mexico, the U.K., and the U.S. Further phases throughout the year will add France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, across general merchandise and CPG.
"You can't win a market you can't see," said Jay Lovelace, CEO of Jungle Scout. "For years, a huge share of e-commerce sat outside traditional measurement. Together, we're putting that data on the map so Circana's clients can see more of the market and respond with greater confidence."
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About Circana
Circana is a leader in providing technology, AI, and data to fast-moving consumer packaged goods companies, durables manufacturers, and retailers seeking to optimize their businesses. Circana's predictive analytics and technology empower clients to measure their market share, understand the underlying consumer behavior driving it, and accelerate their growth. Circana's Liquid Data(R) technology platform is powered by an expansive, high-quality data set and intelligent algorithms trained on six decades of domain expertise. With Circana, clients can take immediate action to future-proof and evolve their growth strategies amid an increasingly complex, fast-paced, and ever-changing economy. Learn more at circana.com.
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Original text here: https://www.circana.com/post/circana-puts-third-party-marketplace-sales-on-the-map-200-billion-of-previously-hidden-demand-now
[Category: BizConsulting]
American Airlines: Forever Forward at DFW - Elevating, Expanding and Enhancing the Customer Experience
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 16 -- American Airlines posted the following news:
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October 15, 2026
Forever Forward at DFW: Elevating, expanding and enhancing the customer experience
In the latest episode of Forever Forward at DFW, American's Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden shares the latest on the airline's premium enhancements and expansions at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), including new lounge spaces, Flagship(R) check-in and continued focus on the digital experience for premium customers.
American's investment in the premium experience at its largest hubs, including
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 16 -- American Airlines posted the following news:
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October 15, 2026
Forever Forward at DFW: Elevating, expanding and enhancing the customer experience
In the latest episode of Forever Forward at DFW, American's Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden shares the latest on the airline's premium enhancements and expansions at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), including new lounge spaces, Flagship(R) check-in and continued focus on the digital experience for premium customers.
American's investment in the premium experience at its largest hubs, includingits largest and most connected at DFW, continues as the airline builds and renovates more lounges than ever and provides more personalized, seamless and elevated travel experiences.
Forever Forward at DFW is American's new shortform video series that takes viewers behind the scenes of the multiyear modernization across DFW. As American's hometown airport and largest hub, DFW hosts more passengers than any other airport in the airline's network. American is investing billions of dollars to modernize and strengthen its flagship hub, delivering a much smoother experience for our customers and team members, providing more certainty with their schedules and connections and improving DFW's resilience to handle severe weather and other disruptions.
Forever Forward at DFW showcases the exciting updates customers will see over the next several years and is part of American's long-standing commitment to Texas and the many communities in the airline's network, bringing customers along as milestones land.
Listen to the podcast: (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/ffdfw)
Explore more podcasts from American:
* Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forever-forward-at-dfw/id1720035170) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5VKgg3WK3Wb6al4afQ9qJo)
* Browse all episodes and shows (https://news.aa.com/multimedia/podcasts/default.aspx)
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About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)
American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the U.S. to the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the Midwestern United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily flights to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more than 200 million customers annually. Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000 aviation professionals, American's team lives out the airline's purpose of caring for people on life's journey every day.
The world's largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026, reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever ForwardSM spirit that changed the industry and the world. American introduced the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and the first airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer experience today. The airline is also a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe.
Get the latest about American at news.aa.com and @AmericanAir.
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Original text here: https://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2026/Forever-Forward-at-DFW-Elevating-expanding-and-enhancing-the-customer-experience-OPS-INF-09/default.aspx
[Category: BizAerospace]
7-Eleven Serves Up Sweet, Savory and Spooky Favorites for Halloween
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 16 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release:
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7-Eleven, Inc. Serves Up Sweet, Savory and Spooky Favorites for Halloween
Ghoulishly good deals on tasty eats and treats to make spooky season a little sweeter
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IRVING, TX (Oct. 15, 2026) -- Halloween cravings are creeping in, and 7-Eleven, Inc. is making sure last-minute treat runs are anything but scary. From cheesy pizza and candy bowl must-haves at participating 7-Eleven(R), Speedway(R) and Stripes(R) stores to crispy quesadillas and chicken nuggets at Laredo Taco Company(R), Raise
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DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 16 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release:
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7-Eleven, Inc. Serves Up Sweet, Savory and Spooky Favorites for Halloween
Ghoulishly good deals on tasty eats and treats to make spooky season a little sweeter
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IRVING, TX (Oct. 15, 2026) -- Halloween cravings are creeping in, and 7-Eleven, Inc. is making sure last-minute treat runs are anything but scary. From cheesy pizza and candy bowl must-haves at participating 7-Eleven(R), Speedway(R) and Stripes(R) stores to crispy quesadillas and chicken nuggets at Laredo Taco Company(R), Raisethe Roost(R) and Speedy Cafe(R) restaurants, the Halloween spread is looking scary good.
Whether customers are settling in for a horror movie marathon or making one last stop before the doorbell starts ringing, 7-Eleven has deals ready for every kind of fright-night plan:
- Hot Deals on Whole Pies: For Halloween hosts looking to feed goblins, ghosts and ghouls, 7Rewardsand Speedy Rewards members can grab unlimited whole pizzas made with the new crispy, bubbly crust, ready for just $7.11 in stores./*
- BOGO Quesadillas:Before heading out for a night of trick-or-treating, customers can double up on warm, cheesy quesadillas at participating Laredo Taco Company restaurants./** Each quesadilla is filled with melty Monterey Jack and Colby Jack cheeses, savory protein options like grilled chicken, carnitas or seasoned beef, and finished with pico de gallo or creamy cilantro salsa.
- BOGO Nuggets: Raise the Roost restaurants are giving fans something to sink their fangs into with BOGO 8-piece chicken nuggets./*** Carefully hand-breaded chicken gives each nugget a crispy bite perfect for dipping, sharing and keeping the snack table stocked.
- BOGO Pizza: Speedy Rewards members can bring more pizza to the monster mash with a buy one, get one free deal on large one-topping pizzas at Speedy Cafe locations. /**** Made fresh to order with zesty sauce, a blend of three cheeses, and your favorite topping. It's an easy way to feed the crew before the sugar rush hits.
- Delivery Perks from 7NOW(R): Those celebrating from the comfort of their crypt can turn to the 7NOW Delivery app for even more frightfully good deals. These deals kick off early on October 30, when customers can order any large pizza for just $7.11 on October 30 and 31./***** On Halloween, customers can also take $10 off any 7NOW(R) order of $20 or more with promo code TREAT, keeping dinner off the Halloween to-do list./******
No tricks, just treats! Customers can sweeten up their candy stash with 7-SelectTM candy bags and chocolate bars. Plus, loyalty members can score classic spooky season sweets for $1.25 each at participating stores, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Snickers, Twix, Starburst and more./*******
And for trick-or-treaters still looking for an iconic costume idea, fans can dress up like their favorite 7-Eleven staples with life-size Slurpee(R) and Big Gulp(R) costumes on 7Collection.com.
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*/ Offer valid 10/30/26 -10/31/26 only for 7Rewards(R) and Speedy Rewards(R) members. Plus tax. Copyright (c) 2026 7-Eleven, Inc. All rights reserved.
**/ Offers valid 10/30/26 -10/31/26 at participating Laredo Taco Company(R) Copyright (c) 2026 7-Eleven, Inc. All rights reserved.
***/ Offers valid 10/30/26 -10/31/26 at participating Raise the Roost(R) Copyright (c) 2026 7-Eleven, Inc. All rights reserved.
****/ Offers valid 10/30/26 -10/31/26 at participating Speedy Cafe(R) locations. Copyright (c) 2026 7-Eleven, Inc. All rights reserved.
***** & ******/ Offers valid 10/30/26 -10/31/26 only on 7NOW Delivery app. Copyright (c) 2026 7-Eleven, Inc. All rights reserved.
******* Offer valid 10/23/26 -11/2/26 on Reese's Original, Kit Kat Original, Hershey Milk Chocolate, Hershey Almond & Almond Joy Standard Size; Nerds Rainbow & Halloween Ropes; Gushers Tropical & Super Sour Berry; Snickers Original, Twix Original & Starburst Original Standard Size. Plus tax. Copyright (c) 2026 7-Eleven, Inc. All rights reserved.
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About 7-Eleven, Inc.
7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name in the U.S. convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 12,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to 7-Eleven(R) stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates and franchises Speedway(R), Stripes(R), Laredo Taco Company(R) and Raise the Roost(R) Chicken and Biscuits locations. Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee(R), Big Bite(R) and Big Gulp(R), 7-Eleven offers customers fresh, high-quality and convenient food options like sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings and mini beef tacos. 7-Eleven also offers customers industry-leading packaged products at an outstanding value with its 7-Select(TM) private brand. Customers can earn and redeem points on various items in stores nationwide through its 7Rewards(R) and Speedy Rewards(R) loyalty programs, which have more than 100 million members. Customers can also place an order in the 7NOW(R) delivery app with real-time tracking and delivery typically in about 30 minutes, depending on the market, driver availability, weather, traffic conditions, and other factors. Find out more online at www.7-eleven.com.
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Original text here: https://corp.7-eleven.com/corp-press-releases/7-eleven-inc-serves-up-sweet-savory-and-spooky-favorites-for-halloween
[Category: BizConsumer Services]
