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HQ Magazine, the long-trusted buying guide of smoke shops & counter-culture retailers, has been acquired by SSE Group LLC.
Mike Sessoms & Russell Taras of SSE Group LLC, have formed a new corporation, Headquest International, LLC. Headquest International will continue to publish 12 print issues of HQ annually as well as expand the brand’s digital and experiential footprint.
We’re excited to be joining forces with the SSE Group — expect the same great content from HQ Magazine + stay tuned for some new and exciting things to come for both our loyal advertisers and retailer friends in the smoke shop community!

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April 2022 News
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