February 2022 Welcome

Welcome February

The biggest shopping day of the year is just around the corner! Bigger than Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Diwali rolled into one, 4/20 is the annual date when cannabis lovers get up off the couch and rush to their favorite smoke shops to grab deals on smoking accessories and counterculture goods.

Throughout February and March, leading up to the big day, Headquest would like to invite you to take part in our own 420 Giveaway. For vendors, it’s their chance to put their newest products directly in hands of buyers. For retailers, it’s an incredible opportunity to meet the people who set the trends and supply the products that will drive sales and boost that all important competitive edge.

We’ll be ramping up social media coverage of the giveaway with special announcements and livestream events where viewers can comment and ask questions to which presenters respond to in real time. Don’t pass up your chance to pick the brains of our industry’s top names and share your thoughts and ideas as well.

If you see a product you’d like to have on your shelf, you’ll be able to tap a secure link and order directly from the HQ Marketplace.

Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram feeds in the coming days for a link to register, and we’ll keep you posted on what, where and when. Sign up early and tune in for your snag free products and swag from our featured brands. One lucky winner will be celebrating with a grand prize package and will also have the opportunity for the store to be featured as Shop of the Month in an upcoming issue of the magazine.

Consider the HQ 420 Giveaway our special gift to you in the hopes that you’ll be celebrating not only on April 20, but all year long!

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