Meet the 2022 Convenience Store News Category CaptainsSeventeen suppliers and distributors earn recognition in this year's awards program. Martha Stewart CBD Wellness Topicals The items are designed to improve daily well-being in specific ways. The Backbar of the Future What will the next decade hold for one of the convenience store industry’s most important — and challenging — product categories? 2022 Product of the Year USA Winners Span 40 Categories Awards are based on 40,000 American shoppers surveyed by Kantar. Charting a New Course for CBD The market is changing as a wider age range seeks lower-priced products for regular use. Convenience Store News Recognizes 17 Suppliers as 2022 Category Captains This year's honorees are best-case examples of the retailer-supplier collaboration needed to overcome the myriad challenges presented by the pandemic. The Conversation Around Cannabis Exclusive Convenience Store News research shows an existing user base among c-store shoppers. Couche-Tard Expands Cannabis Strategic Partnership A $30M loan agreement with Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. and expansion of the partners' co-location pilot program are among recent milestones. Hempire Cones The bulk cones are made from pesticide-free organic hemp. Understanding & Connecting With the CBD Shopper Recent research suggests that consumers are shifting CBD usage from ailment-based reasons to more wellness benefits. First Previous 3 4 5 6 7 Next Last