The cannabidiol (CBD) market is forecast to reach $449 million by 2026, representing a 21% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2021 to 2026, according to Brightfield Group. As the popularity of CBD and the market continues to grow, more retailers are offering CBD products to customers. When customers think about CBD, many think of…
Integrating Technology into Labor Management
Technology is changing the way retailers address labor management, from application tracking to shift scheduling. As labor issues intensify across the industry, more retailers are turning to technology to offer efficiencies. “Though many tech offerings have existed to assist retailers with labor management, they’ve certainly become more apparent and necessary to me over the past…
Stewart’s Shops Celebrates Earth Day With Free Hot Refills
In celebration of Earth Day, on April 22, Stewart’s Shops is offering customers free hot refills on all reusable mugs up to 32 ounces, all day. The free refill deal includes hot coffee, hot tea or hot chocolate. Customers can select their favorite flavor or blend or opt for something new. Coffee options include Stewart’s…
NBA Hall-of-Famer Isiah Thomas to Give Keynote Speech at Benzinga Cannabis Conference
One World Products Inc. (OWP), the largest Black-controlled, fully-licensed hemp and cannabis producer in Colombia, announce that its Chairman and CEO, Isiah Thomas, is set to deliver the opening keynote address at the 2022 Benzinga Cannabis Conference on April 20-21, 2022, at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. “I am honored to be discussing One World’s mission…
MAPCO Debuts New Pelham, Ala. C-Store
MAPCO celebrated the opening of a new convenience store at 3000 Pelham Parkway, and the chain’s first location in Pelham, Ala., with an official ribbon-cutting on April 18. The new 5,500 square-foot store is designed to offer a ‘Better Break’ for guests with MAPCO’s new ‘Store of the Future’ design, featuring an efficient layout and…
California Proposal Would Triple EV Sales by 2026
California’s Air Resources Board has proposed tripling electric vehicle (EV) sales in the state over the next four years to 35% of all new vehicle purchases by 2026, with an aggressive goal to phase out sales of gas-powered cars until 100% of new car sales are electric, hydrogen-powered or plug-in hybrids by 2035, according to…
COVID-19 Has Altered Americans’ Mindset on Driving
Americans’ mindset on driving has changed dramatically due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey of 1,000 U.S. adult drivers conducted in February 2022 by parking reservation service SpotHero. Parking is a source of stress for most drivers, the survey found, but nearly 75% of drivers plan to avoid public transit by driving to…
U.S. Cannabis Sales Projected to Surpass $33 Billion by End of 2022
The recently released 2022 MJBiz Factbook projects that retail cannabis sales in the U.S. will surpass $33 billion by the end of 2022 and more than $52 billion by the end of 2026. Produced by the editorial team at MJBiz, owned by Emerald Holding Inc., the MJBiz Factbook has been the most trusted resource for…
Wawa Celebrates 58th Anniversary With Free Coffee
Wawa Inc. is celebrating 58 years this April, and on April 14, it kicked off the festivities by bringing back its annual Wawa Day tradition. On April 14, Wawa celebrated by offering customers free hot coffee of any-size, chainwide, all day. Throughout the day, Wawa expected to give away more than 2 million free cups…
Bipartisan Letter Stands Against Swipe Fee Increases
With credit card swipe fee increases set to begin this month, bipartisan members of the House and Senate sent a letter asking Visa and Mastercard to withdraw the increases, noting it would escalate the prices paid by consumers, who are already plagued by high inflation, according to The Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC). “It’s very significant…