Customer Spotlight: How Wildflower Moved from CBD to Cannabis Retail in Minnesota
By Dayna Van Buskirk on October 27, 2026
Founding a chain of dispensaries wasn’t part of Tom Schmidt’s retirement plan. But Minnesota’s CBD market was taking off, and he had time on his hands – so when a friend asked if he wanted to be part of a newly launched CBD company, Schmidt said yes.
THCA Ban 2026: Is THCA Flower Still Legal to Sell?
By Dayna Van Buskirk on October 16, 2026
THCA flower is still considered legal hemp under federal law today, as long as its delta-9 THC concentration is 0.3 percent or less. However, on December 11, 2026, the federal THCA ban changes things. That’s when the law begins counting THCA toward total THC, and most THCA flower will …
Are THC Drinks Legal? Federal Rules for Retailers in the US
By Dayna Van Buskirk on October 9, 2026
As of October 2026, hemp-derived THC drinks can still be sold legally under United States federal law, but two cutoff dates are coming. November 12, 2026 applies to lab-made cannabinoids such as HHC and THC-O that never occur in the cannabis plant. December 11, 2026 brings a limit of …
The Hidden Costs of Free Cannabis POS & Marketplaces
By Dayna Van Buskirk on August 5, 2026
The pitch sounds reasonable: launch your dispensary with free software, list your menu on a cannabis marketplace, and deal with the bigger infrastructure decisions once revenue starts coming in. If you’re a new cannabis retailer watching startup costs pile up, it's an appealing pathwa …
Best Dispensary POS Software: Find the Right Fit
By Dayna Van Buskirk on July 14, 2026
Cannabis retailers who end up with ill-fitting point-of-sale (POS) software almost always made the same mistake: they started with a vendor list instead of their own operating requirements. They compared features on paper, picked a platform with strong brand recognition or a low month …
420 Cannabis Retail Sales 2026 Infographic: What a Monday 4/20 Tells Us About the Industry's New Normal
By Dayna Van Buskirk on April 23, 2026
420 2026 landed on a Monday – and that might make it one of the most useful data points in years.
Virginia Recreational Dispensaries: July 2027 Opening
By Dayna Van Buskirk on April 22, 2026
Virginia is one of the largest untapped cannabis markets in the eastern United States. With nearly 8.9 million residents, legal possession since 2021, and a pre-existing illicit market estimated at $3 billion annually, the demand is there. What has been missing is the legal retail inf …
Customer Spotlight: How 1922 Cannabis Reclaimed Lost Revenue with Cova Pay
By Dayna Van Buskirk on February 18, 2026
When 1922 Cannabis signed a lease on a retail space in Ontario, they expected challenges. What they didn’t expect was an 18-month wait to open their doors and start generating revenue.
Customer Spotlight: Breaking New Ground with Minnesota’s First City-Owned Cannabis Dispensary
By Dayna Van Buskirk on February 3, 2026
A small, unassuming suburb of Minneapolis has made U.S. cannabis history.
From Legacy to Legal: How Two Buds Became the Bronx’s First Jamaican-Owned Dispensary
By Dayna Van Buskirk on January 16, 2026
For Howell and Chris Miller, cannabis wasn’t a business plan or a brainstormed opportunity. It was simply a part of life.
Cannabis POS eCommerce Integration Guide for Dispensaries
By Dayna Van Buskirk on December 19, 2025
Key Facts/Takeaways: Integrating cannabis POS with eCommerce is a must for modern-day dispensaries looking to deliver a seamless omnichannel experience. Integration helps eliminate overselling by showing out-of-stock product, reduces compliance risk, and drives more revenue. Cova POS …
Customer Spotlight: How Sparq Brings Luxury Cannabis Retail to Life
By Dayna Van Buskirk on December 11, 2025
When Rob Brunsch and his partners founded Sparq dispensaries in 2020, they weren’t looking to simply compete in cannabis retail; they wanted to change the game. Coming from a luxury retail background, the partners envisioned a dispensary that would deliver the same caliber of customer …