April 2021 Welcome

It’s a brave new B2B world.

Our goal at HQ has always been about introducing retailers to the best of the best products and brands in the smoke shop and cannabis industries. Sure, you can check out the ads in our monthly magazine, read up on the latest industry news and meet the leading store owners, vendors and glass artists — and we hope you do — but to keep up with our fast-moving, ever-demanding audience, we’ve gone digital with the HQMarketZone shopping platform (hqmarketzone.com) which gives buyers flexibility, vendors increased exposure, and ultimately, the ability to deliver on the promise of a great customer experience.

Wholesalers can register and begin selling their products to verified retailers almost immediately. Retailers can conveniently search for top, trusted products through vetted wholesaler storefronts and place orders via an easy-to-use shopping cart feature. Those orders will be instantly submitted and quickly on their way to your store — and your customers.

HQ is excited to offer this new state-of-the-art solution and continue to deliver on the promise of an exceptional end-to-end selling and buying experience.

Recent Articles

This article explores these drawbacks, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy requirements, water usage, and waste management, while providing insight into how today’s growers can decrease the carbon footprint of small and large gardens alike.
As a head shop owner, this is a high sales season. The biggest question is how you can create buzz and sales without breaking the bank.
Police code? Dylan tune? Cannabinoid count? There are many false origin stories behind the meaning of 420. You’d think with decades of internet and cannabis legalization, most of these myths would have faded. But a combo of cultural and technological factors may have planted the seeds of rumors that took root.
As you prepare for 4/20 and an influx of customers, it’s time to adjust your playlist. A mix of mid-tempo, feel-good tracks is key. Think non-inflammatory, upbeat, and just enough to make your customers tap their feet. Forget the obvious cannabis-themed hits, though. Let’s dive into some hidden gems that’ll give your 4/20 playlist the perfect research-backed vibe.
It’s not every company that creates products for Hobbits and space travelers alike, but AFG Distribution has never been like most companies.
Sara Payan and Brit Smith have had a standing monthly phone date for years, and now the rest of us are lucky enough to listen in.
While Deadheads view the skull as a playful symbol of countercultural freedom, its visual similarities to the Totenkopf are difficult to ignore . . . Are these parallels coincidental, or does the Grateful Dead’s imagery reflect a deeper, subconscious resonance with fascist aesthetics?
This article is the second in a two-part series examining the impact of international policy on domestic cannabis legalization. This installment shifts focus to recent global milestones, such as Canada’s federal legalization and Mexico’s ongoing reforms, and considers how these changes could shape America’s fragmented cannabis policies.