SAN DIEGO – CV Sciences Inc. (the “Company”, “CV Sciences”, “our”, “us” or “we”), a preeminent supplier and manufacturer of hemp cannabidiol (CBD) products, is pleased to announce further expansion of its industry-dominating PlusCBD Oil brand to a total of 515 The Vitamin Shoppe locations in 36 U.S. states and Puerto Rico.
CV Sciences’ expansion increases distribution and availability of a broad assortment of the Company’s best-selling PlusCBD Oil products. Distribution across The Vitamin Shoppe’s national footprint includes both topical products, such as PlusCBD Oil Extra Strength Balm and recently launched PlusCBD Oil Roll-On, as well as PlusCBD Oil full spectrum hemp extracts including Gold Formula Softgels, Gold Formula Drops, and Total Plant Complex Sprays and Capsules.
The Company’s PlusCBD Oil products began selling on September 22, 2019 at 383 The Vitamin Shoppe stores in 30 U.S. states and Puerto Rico. With the addition of 132 The Vitamin Shoppe stores across three states, CV Sciences’ PlusCBD Oil products are now available at more than 5,500 retail locations throughout the U.S.
“Following a successful initial rollout to nearly 400 The Vitamin Shoppe locations, we are pleased to further expand our partnership to make PlusCBD products available to more customers of The Vitamin Shoppe,” said Joseph Dowling, Chief Executive Officer of CV Sciences. “We look forward to continued expansion with The Vitamin Shoppe as their customers seek high quality, efficacious CBD hemp extract products that promote a healthy lifestyle.”
PlusCBD Oil has the top-selling CBD hemp extract supplement in the Total U.S. Natural Channel and its Extra Strength Balm ranks #1 in sales in both the Total U.S. Natural Channel and Total U.S. MULO (Multi Outlet) among CBD hemp extract topicals, according to SPINS and IRI data*, respectively. Brightfield Group, a leading predictive analytics and market research firm for the CBD hemp extract market, expects $1.3 billion in sales of hemp CBD topicals in 2019, with a compound annual growth rate of 169% from 2018 – 2022.
About CV Sciences, Inc.
CV Sciences Inc. operates two distinct business segments: a consumer product division focused on manufacturing, marketing and selling plant-based CBD products to a range of market sectors; and a drug development division focused on developing and commercializing CBD-based novel therapeutics utilizing CBD. The Company’s PlusCBD Oil is the top-selling brand of hemp-derived CBD on the market, according to SPINS, the leading provider of syndicated data and insights for the natural, organic and specialty products industry. CV Sciences’ state-of-the-art facility follows all guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and the Company’s full spectrum hemp extracts are processed, produced, and tested throughout the manufacturing process to confirm the cannabinoid content meets strict company standards. With a commitment to science, PlusCBD Oil’s benefits in healthy people are supported by human clinical research data, in addition to three published clinical case studies available on PubMed.gov. PlusCBD Oil was the first hemp CBD supplement brand to invest in the scientific evidence necessary to receive self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status. CV Sciences, Inc. has primary offices and facilities in San Diego, California.
About the Vitamin Shoppe Inc.
The Vitamin Shoppe is an omni-channel specialty retailer and wellness lifestyle Company with the mission of providing customers with the most trusted products, guidance, and services to help them become their best selves, however they define it. Based in Secaucus, New Jersey, the Company offers a comprehensive assortment of nutritional solutions, including vitamins, minerals, specialty supplements, herbs, sports nutrition, homeopathic remedies, green living products, and natural beauty aids. In addition to carrying products from approximately 700 national brands, The Vitamin Shoppe offers products from its proprietary brands within its owned and wholesale channels, including: The Vitamin Shoppe, BodyTech, BodyTech Elite, True Athlete, plnt and ProBioCare. The Company conducts business through more than 750 company-operated retail stores under The Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements banners, and via its website.
