We’ve done it again! We are thrilled to announce that Cheyenne Cigars has been named the 2024 OTP/Cigars Category Captain by Convenience Store News for the fifth consecutive year! This competition recognizes overall excellence in innovation and creative and profit-generating category management platforms. Awards are presented in 21 different categories, such as candy and snacks,… Read more »
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Expert Interview: How To Improve Tobacco Sales
With over 40 years of experience in the tobacco industry, we sat down with Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Cheyenne International, Ernie Teague, to pick his brain on the latest market trends and insights expected to impact convenience store tobacco profits throughout the upcoming year. As the tobacco industry continues to evolve at… Read more »
Our 2024 CDA Marketplace Takeaways
Dedicated to convenience wholesalers, CDMarketplace is a must-attend event for the Cheyenne International team as it brings the industry’s top suppliers and trading partners together for a jam-packed three days of engaging networking opportunities, distributor-focused education sessions, and a high-traffic trade show. This year’s conference took place in the sunshine state of Florida, where calm… Read more »
How to Capitalize on Customer Feedback
Customer loyalty isn’t given, it’s earned. Consumers today want to feel engaged and connected with the brands they interact with and positive customer experiences play a heavy role in retention and long-term sales. With over 92% of consumers relying on reviews before making a purchase, obtaining first-hand information about your brand from your customers is… Read more »
Great Industry Resources for Retailers
They say knowledge is power and in the convoluted world of tobacco, that sentiment could not ring more true. As the regulatory environment within the tobacco industry is constantly evolving and growing increasingly more complex by the day, staying informed on the latest compliance and regulatory guidelines is a necessary action for retailers to protect… Read more »
Benefits of a Private Label
Private label products are making a comeback and research shows they’re not going anywhere, anytime soon. Commonly referred to as “generic”, private label products are anything but. Known for their attractive price point, private label brands are associated with a particular store chain and are a common way to generate hefty financial returns for business… Read more »
Ways to Show Your Business’s Support of a Charity Around the Holidays
The holidays are quickly approaching which means the season of caroling, decorating, gift wrapping, and expedited shipping is upon us! The holiday season can go by in a blur and before you can even finish the eggnog, it’s a new year. While the most wonderful time of the year can also be the most overwhelming… Read more »
Cheyenne International at NACS Show 2023
The Cheyenne International team has wrapped up another NACS Show! This year’s four-day conference and trade show took place at the Georgia World Congress Center in the bustling city of Atlanta where thousands of convenience store industry members joined together for a week of networking, inspiring educational sessions, and collaboration. Working within the convenience industry,… Read more »
Cheyenne International at CDBX 2023
The Cheyenne International team is back home after attending CDA’s annual Convenience Distribution Business Exchange last week at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Louisville, KY. Providing an unmatched opportunity for CDA member distributors and suppliers to gather and network, the event hosted more than 1,500 meetings with over 550 participants, bringing top industry partners together… Read more »
Added Employee Benefits That Help With Customer Retention
We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset at Cheyenne International. When we opened our doors in 2002, we knew that we would never be able to build a profitable and successful tobacco company without first building our Cheyenne employee “family.” Overcoming the challenges and obstacles associated with going into the tobacco business… Read more »