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Pebbles Pay Tour: Exchange Rocks for Free Cereal at Walmart Locations
ByAinvest
Friday, Sep 5, 2025 9:14 am ET1min read
PepsiCo introduces Pebbles Pay, a promotion where fans can exchange rocks for a free box of Fruity PEBBLES or Cocoa PEBBLES cereal at select Walmart locations. The Pebbles Pay Tour will make four stops, including three cities with "rock" in their name and Walmart's headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. The tour aims to promote the brand and encourage fans to engage with the cereal.
Post Consumer Brands, a subsidiary of Post Holdings, Inc., has introduced an innovative marketing campaign called Pebbles Pay. The promotion, which will take place at select Walmart locations, allows fans to exchange rocks for a free box of Fruity PEBBLES™ or Cocoa PEBBLES™ cereal. The Pebbles Pay Tour will visit four cities, including three with "rock" in their name and Walmart's headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas [1].The tour, which runs from September 8 to September 17, 2025, aims to generate buzz and engagement for the PEBBLES™ cereal brand. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at each location, with participants limited to one free box of cereal per person while supplies last. The rocks used for exchange will be donated to local parks and recreation departments after each event [1].
This unique promotion is part of a broader strategy by Post Consumer Brands to leverage nostalgia and create memorable experiences for consumers. The company has a history of successful brand extensions, including the partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to create iconic characters and merchandise [2].
Walmart, a key partner in this initiative, continues to expand its omnichannel retail strategy, offering customers innovative experiences both in-store and online. The Pebbles Pay Tour aligns with Walmart's commitment to sustainability and community engagement, as it will also support local parks and recreation departments [3].
The success of the Pebbles Pay Tour could have significant implications for Post Consumer Brands and Walmart. It demonstrates a willingness to experiment with unconventional marketing strategies, potentially leading to increased brand awareness and customer loyalty. However, the long-term impact of such a campaign on financial performance remains to be seen.
References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/pebbles-cereal-hits-road-pebbles-130000533.html
[2] https://www.postconsumerbrands.com/
[3] https://corporate.walmart.com/
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