Operations & Marketing

Texas-based hemp extract processor’s ‘concept-to-market’ partnership harnesses full staff of experts for product creation, from science to marketing.   Austin, Texas-based Socati Corp., a leading processor of broad-spectrum hemp extracts, has launched its new Private Label lineup, a full-service offering allowing new and existing brands focused on delivering hemp-infused goods to create and customize several…

  Registration is now open for the inaugural CBD Retail Trends Conference, which will take place from May 6-7, 2020, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Nashville, Tenn. The two-day event will provide informational and discussion sessions, along with networking opportunities between attending retailers, CBD industry and other vendors, as well as others interested in…

Colorado hemp company looks to bring its CBD ingestibles and topicals to nationwide market outlets.   LONGMONT, Colo. – Solari Hemp, the farm-to-shelf wellness company offering premium hemp-derived CBD, today announces a strategic partnership with Core-Mark International Inc., one of the largest distributors and marketers of consumer goods in North America. Solari’s 100% THC-free line…

CBD beverage maker Cannasphere Biotech will private label package its patent-pending beverage powder in a variety of strengths and sizes.   For retailers interested in branding their own CBD beverages, Cannasphere Biotech offers a lineup of nanoliposomal CBD beverage powders in three flavors: Passionfruit Citrus, Ginger Lemonade and Blueberry Chill. The CBD beverage powders are…

Early on, I began the habit, when visiting a convenience store, of pretending it was the first time I had ever seen the location. I viewed the store with fresh eyes and recorded a list of the things that impressed me, or conversely depressed me, about each location. I made sure that some of these…

Pilot Company announced the return of its ‘Life is Why We Give’ campaign this February with a goal to raise $1 million in support of the American Heart Association’s fight against cardiovascular disease and stroke. Customers can visit any of the 700 company-operated travel centers and convenience stores in the U.S. to participate in the…

CStore Decisions, for the eighth consecutive year, is recognizing convenience store chains leading the way on social media and mobile commerce. As customers ring in 2020, they’ll be posting to social media platforms, but the platforms themselves are evolving, and younger generations are forging their own paths in the social media landscape. This leaves convenience…

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc. announced that, beginning this month, each Del Monte Gold pineapple will feature a new product tag displaying one of six Del Monte Fresh sustainability facts. These facts include statistics surrounding wildlife preservation, recycling initiatives, responsible growth and scholarship programs in local farming communities. With this new initiative, Del Monte…

Stewart’s Shops is welcoming customers to assist it in naming three new limited-edition ice cream flavors. The new spring ice cream flavors are set to roll out to Stewart’s Shops soon — once customers and social media followers help Stewart’s name the flavors. Now through mid-February customers can suggest their favorite flavor names by going…

Pilot’s Flying J is flying away. The food, fuel, repair and retail giant with more than 900 travel centers in North America announced that it’s officially changing its corporate name to Pilot Company. The introduction of Pilot Company signals a milestone for the business and sets the stage for future growth. Pilot Company will serve…