2023 Leaders in Convenience

DIRECTV for BUSINESSSM is the Premium Entertainment Solution for National Businesses

As part of our DIRECTV National Accounts program, you will be provided with unparalleled service and benefits that include the following:

• Negotiated discounts on programming, equipment, and installation

• A single point-of-contact and 24/7/365 dedicated support

• Simplified and streamlined program management across all your locations, including consolidated billing

• Same great service and setup anywhere in the U.S. with our national footprint

• Best-in-class HD programming for a seamless customer experience

DIRECTV for BUSINESS

National Accounts

JIM GRANDAHL Sr. Director-National Accounts DIRECTV

m. 207.395.6539

jrgrandahl@directv.com

CONVENIENCE STORES HAVE recently become destinations where consumers can linger over food and beverages and enjoy an array of other amenities. To compete with quick-service and fast-casual restaurants, leading C-Store retailers are enhancing their ambiance to create the comfortable and engaging in-store experiences young consumers are demanding. Amenities such as TVs and WiFi are now being offered by convenience retailers, which can be a quick and easy way for operators to elevate the in-store experience and are especially important to younger customers.

According to a recent Technomic survey conducted on behalf of DIRECTV for BUSINESS, 33% of consumers said an in-store TV makes them stay longer, and the same percentage said having a TV would increase their satisfaction. Among millennials, 26% said they expect TVs in convenience stores, and 21% said they would visit convenience stores more often if TV programming was available.

Furthermore, the same survey showed that among conveniencestore retailers who currently offer TVs, 58% said it creates a welcoming environment for customers, and 52% said it encourages customers to stay longer and spend more.

DIRECTV for BUSINESS can be a valuable tool that helps to drive repeat business by creating a more pleasant dining experience. It can also help reduce perceived wait times for customers in the checkout line by keeping them engaged and taking their mind off the clock. Patrons can stay up to date on news of the day, keep tab on their favorite sports teams, or be entertained by a variety of popular programs.

E-Alternative Solutions (EAS)

Founded in 2014, E-Alternative Solutions (EAS) develops, markets, and distributes highquality, trustworthy alternative solutions in emerging industries. The EAS product portfolio includes Leap®, Forth™, and Mojo™. Our business pillars of understanding the marketplace, prioritizing customers’ needs, and providing reliable regulatory analysis have positioned us as a thoughtful respected retail partner.

IN 2018, EAS introduced Leap®, an innovative vapor brand which includes both rechargeable and disposable vapor devices. The podbased Leap rechargeable delivers an unmatched vaping experience for adult smokers seeking a satisfying alternative. The Leap Go® e-cigarette is an ideal disposable option. It comes ready to vape and is one of the best values on the market.

Visit LeapVapor.com to learn more.

IN 2019, EAS brought ingenuity to the growing CBD industry with ForthTM The brand features a comprehensive lineup of great-tasting Disposable Vape Pens derived from US-grown hemp and is 3rd party lab tested for quality, purity, and CBD concentration. ForthTM products were developed specifically for adult consumers seeking help with relaxation, recovery, and focus.

Visit ForthCBD.com to learn more.

IN 2023, EAS is launching MojoTM, the newest player in the energy and performance game. Mojo a new way to optimize the energy and focus that consumers already possess. It isn’t a “get-alljacked-up-on-sugar” energy drink, but an unobtrusive pouch with naturally-derived caffeine that is held between the gum and lip to help supercharge your day.

E-Alternative Solutions

459 E. 16th St. Jacksonville, FL 32206

EalternativeSolutions.com

Visit MojoPouches.com to learn more.

Regulatory challenges, sharpening consumer demand, and rapid growth are quickly shaping emerging, alternative industries. Our award-winning portfolio of products combined with our trade programs help you effectively maximize profitability and drive shoppers through your doors.