Skechers Tops $14 Million in Donations for Shelter Pets
Skechers announced that its philanthropic brand, BOBS from Skechers, has surpassed $14 million in donations to animal welfare organizations around the world. The funding has helped more than 2 million shelter dogs and cats find homes, marking a major milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to animal rescue and adoption.
To celebrate the achievement, Skechers is highlighting stories that demonstrate the positive impact shelter pets have on people’s lives. Among them is Jake Woodruff, who adopted his dog Pablo at a BOBS pet adoption event. The company also shared the story of Samantha Bell of Best Friends Animal Society, whose adopted cats inspired her career in animal welfare.
As part of its continued efforts, Skechers has renewed its partnership with Best Friends Animal Society and committed $500,000 to support the organization through the end of 2026. The company has also launched fundraising initiatives, hosted adoption events, and expanded awareness campaigns aimed at helping more shelter animals find permanent homes.
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Taco Bueno Introduces Gold Bowl Sweepstakes
Taco Bueno recently launched its Gold Bowl Sweepstakes, a limited-time promotion tied to the debut of the brand’s new steak menu lineup. Through July 20, guests at participating Dallas-Fort Worth locations may receive one of 100 special “Gold Bowls,” each containing a scratch-off prize with rewards ranging from instant wins to free tacos for a year.
The promotion coincides with Taco Bueno’s introduction of seasoned steak as a permanent protein option on its menu. New offerings include the Steak Floppin’ Bowl, Steak Taco, and Steak Taco Platter, while the Steak Floppin’ Bowl also features a new cayenne tortilla designed to add extra flavor and spice. Company leaders say the campaign is intended to both reward loyal guests and generate excitement around the expanded menu.
According to Taco Bueno, the Gold Bowl Sweepstakes combines product innovation with customer engagement, offering fans the chance to win prizes while trying the brand’s latest menu additions.
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Barclays, Barnes & Noble Extend Credit Card Partnership
Barclays and Barnes & Noble have renewed their long-standing credit card partnership, continuing a relationship that has helped support customer engagement and loyalty for Barnes & Noble members. The renewed agreement ensures that the Barnes & Noble Mastercard program will remain a key part of the retailer’s customer rewards strategy, allowing cardholders to continue earning benefits on purchases made both in-store and across everyday spending categories.
The partnership renewal reflects both companies’ commitment to delivering value-driven experiences for customers. Through the co-branded credit card, members can earn rewards that encourage repeat engagement with the Barnes & Noble brand while also benefiting from rewards on broader purchases. The program is designed to strengthen customer relationships by connecting everyday spending with book purchases and other offerings from the retailer.
For Barclays, the extension reinforces its focus on co-branded card partnerships as an important part of its consumer banking and payments business. For Barnes & Noble, the continued collaboration supports its efforts to enhance customer loyalty and provide members with meaningful incentives as the company continues to evolve its retail and membership offerings.
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