ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE guide neighborhood
ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE
Welcome to ASD Market Week’s Alternative Lifestyle Neighborhood Guide, one of nine guides to help navigate the ASD show and discover new offerings without missing a beat.
Explore the Alternative Lifestyle Neighborhood and discover the latest CBD, hemp, tobacco alternatives, and vape products at affordable prices. Whether this is your main product category or you’re looking to introduce this consistently growing category to your store, this is the place for you!
We’re excited to share insights, brand highlights, and valuable information to maximize your experience in the Alternative Lifestyle Neighborhood. We’ll see you on the show floor!
ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE FUN FACT
Did you know that the Chicago Cubs partnered with MYND Drinks, makers of hemp-based wellness and recovery beverages, making this the first CBD partner of any Major League Baseball club?
Professional sports embracing CBD demonstrates how this category is becoming more widely accepted as consumer demand grows.
HOW TO SHOP ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE
Identify What’s “Lit”
Before you arrive, check industry reports and bestsellers. With this in mind, filter brands and products to purchase the best ones for your store. Don’t forget to check state rules and regulations for selling CBD.
Take Risks
Which products feel new, fresh, and exciting? CBD is popular across a variety of categories from beauty to pets. Find something that meshes with your merchandise mix and introduce a new product to your store.
Walk Every Aisle
Keep your eyes open and explore the breadth of product types in this Alternative Lifestyle category. Take notes on which items and brands stand out to you. Imagine your customer and look for items that will draw them into your store.
Boost Your Revenue
Determine what product mix or price point will resonate with your customer with add-ons to drive sales. Who doesn’t love an impulse item at the cash wrap?
Pulse Check
We’re not talking about bpm, get a pulse on what items your customers are loving right now. Which bestsellers are a must for your store?
Seek Out Cross-Merchandising
Add smaller items such as tiny vapes, CBD lip balm, and tobacco alternatives that cross merchandise back to staple buys. These are easy and quick revenue generators.
Discover NEW Brands
Each neighborhood features brands that are new to ASD Market Week, offering new distribution and revenue potential. Look for “NEW” floor stickers in every neighborhood to easily spot these opportunities or search the ASD Mobile App.
IF YOU
YOU’LL
LOVE ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE,
ALSO LOVE THESE NEIGHBORHOODS
Uncover novelty products, impulse items, snacks, drinks and more.
Discover
socks, and complementary products.
Find musthave deals, closeouts, and everyday essentials.
Now Trending … ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE
Vape & E-Liquids
• Disposable Devices
• Smart Vapes
• Alternative Nicotine Sources
• Eco-friendly
• Reusable and Refillable Products
Wellness Wonders
• Functional Mushrooms
• CBD Pain Cream
• CBD Pet Products
• Eco-Chic Bath & Body Products
• Adaptogens
Infused & Organic Edibles
• Gummies
• Beverages
• Tincture Oils
• Honey
From Smoke to Smokeless
• Hemp Cigarettes
• Grinders
• Discreet Cases & Holders
• Lighters
• Pipes
• Nicotine Pouches
Better Mind & Body
• Sleep Aids
• Mood Boosters
• Alcohol Alternatives
• Gut Health Products
• Clean Snacks
Going Green
• Eco-friendly Products
• Reusable Vapes
• Eco-friendly Rolling Papers
• Organic Edibles
Tech x Smoke
• Longer Vape Battery Life
• Rechargeable Devices
• AST Heating Technology
• App-Enabled Customization
THE BIZ BUZZ ON ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE
Convenience stores have emerged as key distributors of CBD products. 44% of regular CBD users spend between $20 and $80 per month on CBD purchases while 13% of users spend more than $160 monthly.
Source: Mastermind Behavior
Mainstream consumers are flocking to CBDinfused personal care, cosmetics, and wellness as regulations evolve, R&D increases, and a global shift toward natural and plant-based products gain traction. With these forces converging, 2025 promises to be a year of explosive growth for the category, with shoppers looking to CBD-infused treatments, drinks, and gummies for everything from stress management to a healthier alternative to alcohol.
Source: Research and Markets
“If I had 3 words to describe ASD it would be profitability, uniqueness and convenience. We find products we can make margins on and items you can’t get at other shows.”
-David Leahy, Owner, Quips & Quotes
ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE
FAMILIAR FACES AT ASD MARKET WEEK
Krave Botanicals
Premium quality kratom products at the best price. Their products are made from superior quality materials and tested for potency.
Coastal Clouds
Specializes in producing premium vapors and e-liquids that capture the essence of coastal living.
Empire Imports
Vape wholesaler specializing in e-juice, hardware, and vape accessories.
“We enjoy coming to ASD because we see more large manufacturers and distributors compared to other shows.”
-Remon Mansour, CigarBros USA, Inc.
