Isabelle Gustafson

  Global Widget LLC, the manufacturer and distributor behind the powerhouse CBD product lines, Hemp Bombs, Nature’s Script and Pure Paws Hemp, announces its CBD University Podcast. Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, SoundCloud and other national platforms, the podcast is a one-stop shop for all CBD information and education for you…

You may have heard of hemp oil, also called hemp seed oil, or CBD oil, but do you know what they are — or the difference between the two? Since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the production of hemp in the U.S., there’s been a massive influx of new products, leaving consumers and retailers alike…

  Since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the production of hemp in the U.S., there’s been a massive increase in hemp-related products. Hemp seed oil, also called hemp oil, has been around for decades, often sold at health food stores and used in cooking and skincare. The oil is made by pressing hemp seeds and…

ZuRi, A CBD Supply Co. is committed to offering its customers the highest quality, hemp-derived CBD products available in the marketplace. ZuRi CBD is made with premium, U.S.-grown hemp and best-in-class manufacturing process ensuring consistent purity and potency batch after batch. ZuRI will assist in merchandising solutions to maximize sales and shelf presence for both…

Yesway has added CBD Living CBD-infused water to locations in Kansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. CBD Living developed a proprietary nano-emulsion technology to create a cannabidiol-infused water, called CBD Living Water, with an alkaline 9+ ph. “CBD Living Water has built a strong brand that resonates with consumers,” said Derek Gaskins, Yesway’s SVP of Merchandising and Procurement. “We…

E-Alternative Solutions (EAS), an independent, family-owned innovator of consumer-centric brands and sister company to Swisher International, will showcase Forth Cannabidiol (CBD), its new line of hemp-derived, full-spectrum CBD products at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) conference in Atlanta, Oct. 1-4 (Booth #5667). Forth CBD products are driven by consumer research and contain US-grown, full-spectrum…

The third day of the National Advisory Group (NAG) Conference, held Sept. 8-11 in Minneapolis, featured a burning issue educational session on how artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting retail, from interpreting data to predicting sales needs, and how it benefits both the consumer and the retailer. During the session, ‘Developing Your Digital Strategy: How Artificial…

According to health and wellness research by The NPD Group, about a quarter of U.S. adults are trying to manage a health or medical condition by making healthy food and beverage choices. NDP finds that consumers are increasingly aware of how their food and beverage choices can help them manage and, in some cases, reverse…

The Tobacco Media Group (TMG) announced more details for the Tobacco Plus Expo 2020 (TPE 2020), scheduled to take place Jan. 29-30, 2020, in Las Vegas. The first big tradeshow of the year that brings together top brands and buyers from the premium tobacco, vapor and alternative industries, TPE 2020 is strategically timed to help…

Topical products are in high demand in the CBD industry — and CBD Essential Oil Rollers are an exciting new addition to the Hemp Bombs product line. CBD Essential Oil Rollers combine the calming properties of Hemp Bombs signature CBD with the relaxing effects of natural botanicals. This aromatherapy product is available in two varieties,…

You might know that the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the production of hemp, which effectively legalized CBD, too. So, does that mean that CBD and hemp are the same thing? Yes. And no. Hemp Hemp is a strain of the ‘cannabis sativa’ plant species. Although cannabis (the drug) and industrial hemp both derive from cannabis…

The CBD category is here to stay, and CB Distributors has introduced a new product to help you capitalize on sales in this exploding category. Global Widget’s Nature Script premium CBD topical line has introduced CBD Essential Oil Rollers. This product is formulated with 125 milligrams of CBD and luxurious botanicals to create an invigorating…

SIGNAL Food Stores is differentiating in a crowded market with a successful proprietary foodservice program, a competitive employee benefits package and a focus on the future, from remodeling stores to adding CBD products. SIGNAL was established in 1984 with one store in Ava, Mo. Today, the chain spans 11 locations in southwest Missouri. In 2016,…

CBD and cannabis are hot topics, but many people don’t know what they are exactly, or the difference between the two. The laws and regulations about selling or using them vary depending on location and other circumstances. So be sure to do significant research before you add any CBD or cannabis-related products to your shelves.…

SIGNAL differentiates itself with a successful proprietary foodservice program, a competitive employee benefits package and a focus on the future, from remodeling stores to adding CBD products. The company was established in 1984 with one store in Ava, Mo. Today, it spans 11 locations in southwest Missouri. Keep an eye out for the July issue of Convenience…

Since the production of hemp was federally legalized in 2018, the CBD industry began to rapidly grow. Retailers have recognized the sales potential and have been working to get these products on their shelves. But what exactly is CBD, anyway? ‘Cannabidiol,’ better known as CBD, is one of about 100 identified chemical compounds called ‘cannabinoids’ that…

At the 2019 Georgia Association of Convenience Stores (GACS) annual convention in Amelia Island, Fla., June 23-25, Bonnie Herzog, Managing Director – Equity Research, Wells Fargo Securities LLC, spoke about the beverage and tobacco industries — including a detailed discussion on current trends and industry outlook. Convenience store operators formed GACS in 1973. GACS Staff monitors…

Nielsen released information about how the legalization of marijuana affects the U.S. snacking industry. In the U.S., interest in cannabis is growing — and laws are shifting to meet consumer demands. Most recently, the Illinois legislature approved recreational marijuana use for adults, with sales of cannabis products containing the psychoactive element, THC, anticipated to start…

Since the opening of its first location in 2015, The Grocery has been providing fresh and local products to Cleveland customers on the go. Owner Rachel Kingsbury is a Cleveland-area native with a background in fast-casual restaurants. She said she didn’t have any business experience when she decided to open a convenience store in a…

Kwik Trip is now selling CBD products, including vape pens, topical rubs, oral pouches, tinctures and drops. The La Crosse, Wisc.-based company sent out an email to its rewards customers about the news. The company website features an FAQ section about CBD, with answers to questions like: What is CBD? Is CBD legal? Is CBD like…

Cannabis company Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. (Harvest) announced a multi-million-dollar partnership, which will roll out to the Asian American Trade Associations Council (AATAC) retailer network, bringing CBD product lines to more than 10,000 retail stores, including convenience stores and gas stations across the country. Tempe, Ariz.-based Harvest is a multi-state cannabis operator (MSO) and vertically-integrated cannabis company. Since…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held its first hearing on CBD products May 31. No decisions are expected yet, but the hearing is seen as an important step toward clarifying regulations surrounding CBD products. Hemp-derived CBD is said to help with anxiety and insomnia, among other issues. Unlike marijuana, it doesn’t doesn’t contain…

Ben & Jerry’s said it will sell CBD-infused ice cream “as soon as it’s legalized at the federal level.” Currently, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) prohibits adding CBD to food and beverages. Ben & Jerry’s said it submitted a comment to the FDA in support of legalization — and encouraged others to submit during the FDA’s…

VPR Brands has done it again. The parent company of the Honey Stick, the popular vaping hardware brand for oils, has created its newest brand, Gold Line CBD. A top-selling CBD brand nationwide, Gold Line CBD offers best-selling CBD products — including CBD gummies, oils and bath bombs — and programs for c-stores. Gold Line…

Reliva’s delicious gummies are a high-end soluble treat enriched with 0% THC CBD. Formulated to help soothe pain, relieve inflammation and support relaxation, they are an easy and delicious way to supplement the powerful compounds of CBD. They are also non-GMO, kosher and gluten free. The suggested usage is to place the gummy under your…