January Recap: Readers’ Top 5 Press Releases
January’s top press releases all tap into a shared theme: people’s desire for more choice, affordability and accessibility in their lives.
Here’s a closer look at the stories that generated the most clicks on prnewswire.com last month:
1. Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines to Combine, Creating a Leading, More Competitive Leisure-Focused U.S. Airline
Source: PRNewsfoto/Allegiant Travel Company
The combination will create a leading leisure-focused U.S. airline, expanding service to more popular vacation destinations across the United States, as well as international destinations, and providing more people with access to affordable, convenient air travel. Allegiant and Sun Country are well positioned to create one of the most adaptable and resilient airline models in the industry, with the ability to respond quickly to changing market conditions, traveler demand, and charter and cargo partner needs.
The transaction values Sun Country at approximately $1.5 billion, inclusive of $0.4 billion of Sun Country’s net debt. Upon closing, Allegiant and Sun Country shareholders will own approximately 67% and 33%, respectively, of the combined company on a fully diluted basis.
2. Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy® pill, the first and only oral GLP-1 for weight loss in adults, now broadly available across America
Source: PRNewsfoto/NOVO NORDISK INC.
This advancement opens new possibilities for the more than 100 million Americans living with obesity. Wegovy® pill was approved on December 22, 2025 and is used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity for adults with obesity, or with overweight who also have weight-related medical problems, to help them lose weight and keep it off.
“Wegovy® pill is here, and it represents a significant innovation as the first and only GLP-1 pill for weight loss. This moment is about changing what’s possible in weight management, and to make that possible, we have worked to ensure Wegovy® pill is affordable and accessible to those who need it, however they choose to receive their care,” said Ed Cinca, senior vice president, Marketing & Patient Solutions at Novo Nordisk.
3. Retirees Say $824,000 Is Needed to Retire Comfortably — but Average Just $289,000 in Savings
According to a new report from Clever Real Estate, a St. Louis-based real estate company, that estimate has risen sharply from last year, when retirees said an average of $580,310 was enough to retire. Meanwhile, the average retiree’s savings is $20,000 less than last year ($308,040), and nearly a third (29%) report having no retirement savings at all.
The majority of retirees (55%) say they’re prioritizing preserving their finances over enjoying retirement, with 67% spending more than they planned on groceries and 60% spending more than expected on insurance.
4. DEWALT® Breaks New Ground with Unstoppable DEWALT POWERSHIFT™ and 20V MAX* Product Debuts at World of Concrete®
Source: PRNewsfoto/DEWALT
Among this year’s highlights, two new cutting-edge innovations will join the acclaimed DEWALT POWERSHIFT™ line, including the standout POWERSHIFT™ 12 in. Cut-Off Saw (DCPS612AG2) and the 1-1/8 in. Hex Demolition Hammer (DCPS966AG2), both delivering unmatched performance.
“DEWALT understands the complex demands of concrete professionals and their challenging jobsites, enabling us to set the industry benchmark and deliver ‘Built for the Unbreakable™’ quality to customers who expect superior performance,” said James Oh, President and General Manager, DEWALT. “Our award-winning innovation continues to raise the bar; like the DEWALT POWERSHIFT™ system, which is changing the landscape of concrete jobsite operations. Year after year, DEWALT continues to redefine the threshold of productivity.”
5. ALDI US Doubles Down on Growth in 2026 with Plans to Open 180 New Stores, Announces Plans for Continued Westward Expansion into Colorado
Source: PRNewsfoto/ALDI
With its increased footprint, by the end of 2026, ALDI will operate a total store count of nearly 2,800, pushing it closer to its goal of 3,200 stores by the end of 2028. The growth plans are the company’s answer to sustained demand for its simple, affordable shopping experience, with 17 million new customers visiting stores in 2025. ALDI is also sharing plans to make shopping online even more seamless for U.S. customers in 2026 with a new digital experience.
The new website, launching in early 2026, includes tailored product recommendations for easy re-ordering, expanded nutritional information, shoppable recipes, and built-in tools to support shoppers in meal planning for their weekly shop.
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Sarah Roberts is Director of Customer Content Services. In a previous life, she was a newspaper reporter in the Midwest before permanently retiring her snow shovel and moving to the Land of Enchantment. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, exploring the craft beer scene and petting all the dogs.
