Author: Ashleigh Hinshaw

The Value of Brainstorming

Every great idea has to start somewhere. Maybe it’s during a team meeting, on a long drive between accounts, or while chatting over coffee in the breakroom. However it begins, one thing’s for sure – brainstorming is where the magic happens. Brainstorming is more than just a creative exercise. It’s how we solve problems, discover… Read more »

Cheyenne at NACS 2025

Cheyenne International was proud to be a part of this year’s NACS Show, joining thousands of convenience retail professionals from across the country for several days of networking, learning, and relationship-building. As a long-standing supporter of the convenience channel, Cheyenne showed up with one goal in mind: to connect with the people who make our… Read more »

FAQS, Answered

At Cheyenne International, we know curiosity comes with the territory. Whether it’s about where our tobacco comes from, how we do business, or what makes us different, people have questions – and we’re glad they ask! To make things easy, we’ve rounded up some of the most common questions we hear and answered them all… Read more »

Cheyenne at CDBX 2025

This past week, the Cheyenne International team had the privilege of attending the 2025 Convenience Distribution Business Exchange (CDBX), hosted by the Convenience Distribution Association (CDA) in Phoenix, AZ. As one of the premier events in the convenience industry, CDBX brings together manufacturers, distributors, and key decision-makers for three days of productive meetings, networking, and… Read more »

Industry Association Highlight: NACS

In the tobacco business, partnership and progress go hand in hand. That’s why we proudly support NACS – The National Association of Convenience Stores, an industry-leading trade association that champions the success of over 150,000 convenience store retailers and their suppliers across the U.S. and around the world. NACS does more than just represent the… Read more »

Get Involved: Legislative Advocate Resource List

In today’s fast-moving regulatory environment, staying informed isn’t enough – you need to be involved. Whether it’s new tobacco regulations, flavor bans, tax increases, or licensing changes, legislative decisions made at the local, state, and federal levels directly affect your business. At Cheyenne, we believe that retailers and wholesalers are some of the most important… Read more »

How To: Create An Online Presence

In today’s retail world, convenience stores are more than just grab-and-go shops – they’re neighborhood staples. But as more consumers search online before they shop in person, having a digital presence is no longer just a “nice thing to have” – it’s a necessity. At Cheyenne International, we work with convenience retailers across the country… Read more »

Combatting Common Wholesale Pain Points

Being a wholesaler in today’s tobacco market isn’t easy. Between evolving regulations, shifting consumer preferences, margin pressures, and the ever-present need to differentiate, wholesalers must balance a multitude of factors – every single day. That’s why, as a tobacco supplier, our focus isn’t just on offering products – it’s about offering partnership, insight, and support… Read more »

Josie Barger Named Top Woman In Convenience, Rising Star

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! Our very own, Josie Barger, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Manager at Cheyenne International, has been named a Top Woman in Convenience by Convenience Store News! This prestigious industry award honors women who are making extraordinary contributions to the convenience retail space, and if you’ve ever worked with Josie,… Read more »

Industry Association Highlight: NATO

As a tobacco manufacturer, having the right partners makes all the difference, and the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) is one of the best. NATO is a national trade association organized to enhance the common business interests of all tobacco sellers and was created to help monitor and assist members in responding to tobacco-related… Read more »