Bradley Corp. has added five new finishes to its popular WashBar series: Brushed Black Stainless, Brushed Nickel, Brushed Stainless, Brushed Brass and Brushed Bronze, in addition to Polished Chrome, the original finish for the series. The durable and environmentally friendly finishes are produced with physical vapor deposition (PVD), creating a resilient coating that will not corrode […]
Lil’ Drug Store Products Acquires Convenience Valet
Lil’ Drug Store Products Inc. has acquired Mechanical Servants LLC (dba Convenience Valet), combining the resources of the two consumer products companies, each with a long history of innovation and commitment for the health and well-being of consumers on the go. “By combining our strengths, we can better reach the millions of consumers who look…
Natural, Wellness Trend in HBA
Convenience store operators can succeed with the health and beauty aids (HBA) section in 2020 by focusing on retailing basics, advised Steven Montgomery, president of b2b Solutions LLC in Lake Forest, Ill. “This category is not glamourous, but pay some attention to seasonal opportunities like suntan lotion in the summer,” he added. Wellness is also…
Cannabis Beauty Market at Turning Point
Public acceptance, natural and holistic profile will drive wellness and personal care demand for CBD-related products. The beauty and personal care market is lucrative for cannabis-derived products. Global retail sales are expected to reach $513 billion in 2020 with nearly 20% of sales generated from North America, according to Euromonitor International. Not surprisingly, Canada…
A Brief Primer for CBD and Hemp Industry Newbies
NEW YORK – As the cannabis industry continues growing, associations about the plant’s use are rapidly beginning to change. Additionally, the way people consuming cannabis is also changing. While not as grand, cannabis flower sales still account for a large portion of total overall sales for most regions. For instance, Colorado was one of the…
Wash Bar with Undermount Basins
Bradley Corp. has a new extension of its award-winning WashBar series: WashBar with Undermount Basins. WashBar with Undermount Basins pair Bradley’s original ‘clean+rinse+dry’ technology with a selection of cast-formed undermount basins made of either Evero natural quartz or Terreon solid surface. These durable basin materials allow designers to create their own customized restroom decks in varying…
Besting the HBA Competition
As customers prioritize health, c-stores are offering shoppers more health and beauty aid (HBA) choices, including products infused with cannabidiol (CBD). HBAs in the c-store channel provide an irresistible combination of consumer motivators: the convenience people want and the products they need. From health maintenance to cosmetics, the magnets drawing consumers to the HBA shelves…
HBA Making Headway
C-stores are succeeding at the HBA category with smaller-portioned items and natural and organic options, among others. Convenience store consumers will always appreciate being able to swoop into a nearby store to grab a cosmetic or healthcare item to solve a momentary need. Increasingly, they are opting for natural and organic products, making the health…
Lil’ Drug Store Products Broadening Category Assortment in C-Stores
Affiliate’s acquisition of Associated Distributors allows for greater array of sunglasses, cellular accessories and more. Lil’ Drug Store Products Inc. (LDSP) announced that an affiliated company has acquired the assets of Associated Distributors, a direct importer and retail merchandiser of sunglasses and cellular accessories to the convenience channel. The deal broadens Lil’ Drug’s category assortment…
QuickChek Exits Pharmacy
Some 60 QuickChek pharmacy team members will have the opportunity to interview and apply for similar positions with CVS Pharmacy. QuickChek Corp. is moving out of the pharmacy business, and has agreed to transfer prescription records to CVS Pharmacy. Whitehouse Station, N.J.-based QuickChek has 159 fresh convenience market locations throughout New Jersey, New York’s Hudson…