We are in the final days of summer and consumers across the country are savoring the final stretch of breezy summer nights, enjoying time outdoors with…
Author: Krystina Morgan
Krystina Morgan
Editor for both Independent Retailer and the Merchandiser magazines, both owned by Sumner Communications, Krystina Morgan is a grad of Southern Connecticut State University. Most of her writings were published in the Valley Independent Sentinel, New Haven Independent, and her campus’ paper, the Southern News. She enjoys playing video games and staying out of the sun.
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In a completely sold-out show, hundreds of exhibitors and over 7,000 attendees gathered to experience USA CBD Expo’s Atlanta, Georgia event on June 11-13. As the…