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E-Alternative Solutions (EAS), a vaping and tobacco manufacturer, has developed a line of cannabidiol (CBD) tinctures specifically for C-store impulse aisles. Branded Forth Cannabidiol (CBD), the products come in single-serving 300 and 600 milligram sizes and are full spectrum CBD (more on that later) with hemp, strawberry lemon, cool mint, citrus berry, and peppermint flavors.

It is a transitional moment for convenience stores and today’s decisions will shape the industry for the decades to come. Owing to three pivotal trends c-stores must embrace or reject (fresh food, frictionless checkout, and cannabis sales), a new crop of omnichannel grocery competitors, and continued concerns regarding safety, c-store operators have a lot to think about moving into the new decade. 

Grocery is starting to get better at grab-and-go prepared foods, putting their best food forward as they step into a millennial-driven trend that sees an increased demand for clean and convenient mealtime options.

As any veteran (and some neophytes) of e-commerce know, delivery is convenient until it isn’t. It’s wonderful when you come home to find packages safely waiting for you on your doorstep or in your lobby, and all the more satisfying when you happen to actually be at home to receive delivery (yes, I’m talking about you, dearest newly-acquired Ted Baker jacket).

It’s a short week and still relatively quiet in the hallways, so we are gonna bet that not many of you have too much time to devote to your weekly market research fix.