Customer Spotlight: How A Little Bud Became BC’s Most Awarded Cannabis Retail Store
By Dayna Van Buskirk on January 21, 2025
In 2017, Randy Tingskou was running a small medical dispensary in Abbotsford. Today, he’s the owner of A Little Bud – British Columbia’s most awarded cannabis store that’s shaking up the scene in a big way. With locations in White Rock, Whistler, and Summerland, A Little Bud is quickl …
Killing It in the Dispensary Game: Our Conversation with Monster House
By Dayna Van Buskirk on October 29, 2024
One of the most unique and, to be frank, awesome dispensaries we’ve partnered with is the Monster House Dispensary. Cannabis has been in the lives of co-founders Maggie Marble and husband Marc Splawn for a long time as Marc is a disabled veteran and they rely on cannabis as medicine.
Cannabis Industry Milestones & Regulation Changes in 2024
By Dayna Van Buskirk on September 9, 2024
A wave of important industry milestones and legislative changes are making 2024 one of the biggest years for the cannabis regulatory landscape. And even though we’re only three quarters through, so much has happened that we need to look back at the progress the industry has made — and …
How to Prevent Cannabis Retail Fraud & How Cova Pay Canada Helps
By Dayna Van Buskirk on July 18, 2024
Every retail business is susceptible to fraud, and cannabis retail is no different. Fraud prevention gets even more challenging if you sell cannabis products online or process credit card transactions – or both.
Truth Be Told: Why Cannabis Retailers Return to Cova Software
By Dayna Van Buskirk on July 16, 2024
Cannabis retailers face stiff competition, and regulations aren’t getting any more relaxed. In crowded markets with strict marketing restrictions, boosting profit is challenging, so many retailers are looking for ways to cut costs and improve efficiency.
How the Right Tech Stack Helps Lenox Hill Cannabis Co. Serve New York's Upper East Side
By Dayna Van Buskirk on February 22, 2024
Location, location, location. In retail, it determines the success of a business, and in the case of Lenox Hill Cannabis Co., is what guided and helped refine both their name and New York dispensary brand.
How to Transition from CBD Store to Recreational Cannabis Dispensary
By Dayna Van Buskirk on December 7, 2023
In the ever-evolving world of cannabis retail, transitions and expansions are common as regulations change and opportunities arise. Many CBD stores are now considering a transition to full-fledged cannabis recreational dispensaries as legalization spreads across the United States. Thi …
What is a Budtender? A Beginner's Guide to Becoming a Budtender
By Dayna Van Buskirk on November 10, 2023
Budtenders are retailer associates who work in licensed cannabis dispensaries. Their job is to assist customers, whether they're new to cannabis consumption or seasoned enthusiasts. In today's competitive job market, securing a job in the burgeoning cannabis industry can be quite chal …
Why the Right Cannabis Software Must Matter to You & Your Budtenders
By Dayna Van Buskirk on September 13, 2023
The landscape of the licensed cannabis industry in the United States has undergone significant changes in recent years as multiple states push forward with legalization efforts. In light of these ever-evolving laws and regulations, dispensaries face the challenge of providing a seamle …
Infographic:420 Sales Signal a Rebound with High Online Orders in 2021
By Dayna Van Buskirk on April 22, 2021
As we return to a certain semblance of normal after over a year of pandemic restrictions, the resilient cannabis industry celebrated a successful yet restrained 420 in 2021, with almost a 10% increase in average store traffic over 4/20 in 2020. But with cannabis enthusiasts returning …
How Cannabis Jacks Embraced a Low-Cost Operating Model to Boost the Bottom Line
By Dayna Van Buskirk on August 13, 2020
The new wave of cannabis retail experiences has become synonymous with shiny white countertops, glowing white lights and regrettably, too many SKUs to count. While the intention is to show off the expansive menu and ultimate knowledge of brands, in reality this is overwhelming to a cu …
Infographic: 420 Sales Numbers Reveal the Impact of Covid-19 on Cannabis Retail
By Dayna Van Buskirk on April 22, 2020
This year was always going to be a 4/20 to remember. Prior to the global pandemic, that was for very different reasons. 2020 promised a whole month of 4/20, extended celebrations, and hopefully record sales. Things were looking good for cannabis retail.