420 is Coming: Are Your Cannabis Dispensary POS and Technology Ready?
By Faai Steuer on Feb 28, 2022 3:17:49 PM
The cannabis industry’s biggest holiday is just over a month away, and it is time for you to start planning now if you want to make the most of it. In previous years, many dispensary POS systems have had a chronic reputation of crashing on 420, as they are not well-equipped to handle …
AGLC E-Commerce & Delivery Regulations for Cannabis Retailers in Alberta
By Faai Steuer on Feb 22, 2022 4:13:27 PM
The AGLC is changing how cannabis will be sold online in Alberta from March 8, 2022. Consumers will now have the choice to purchase cannabis products directly from their preferred retailer, as the provincial E-commerce website will be shut down. This legal change, passed by the legisl …
Ex-Corporate Executives Reveal Secrets to Spearheading Ontario's Top Cannabis Store
By Faai Steuer on Feb 14, 2022 7:00:00 AM
Ontario’s cannabis retail market has grown fast but has also reached a point where competition is intense, and it is becoming challenging for retailers to differentiate themselves. While big retail chains are expanding aggressively, some independent shops like Highland Cannabis are fo …
How to Start Cannabis Delivery & Grow Your E-Commerce Business in Alberta
By Faai Steuer on Feb 6, 2022 2:00:00 PM
Alberta’s licensed cannabis retailers will be legally allowed to sell products online and provide cannabis delivery services in the province from March 8, 2022. With this progressive move, Alberta has followed other major Canadian provinces, where private retailers can sell cannabis t …
Toronto Cannabis Store Grows Business with its Own E-commerce Platform
By Faai Steuer on Feb 1, 2022 6:30:00 AM
As the Canadian cannabis industry goes mainstream and consumers are increasingly looking to buy cannabis products online, many retailers have realized that they can't rely on third-party marketplaces anymore to grow their business online. Toronto's The Neighbourhood Joint was one of t …
AGCO’s 2022 Compliance Reporting Changes for Cannabis Retailers in Ontario
By Faai Steuer on Jan 26, 2022 2:44:05 PM
In Ontario, currently, the AGCO requires licensed cannabis retail stores to submit their completed monthly compliance reports through their iAGCO account before 11:59 PM on the 5th day of every calendar month. However, these requirements are about to change in 2022, and cannabis retai …
How to Open and Run a Cannabis Dispensary in Michigan
By Faai Steuer on Jan 24, 2022 2:19:14 PM
Michigan was the 10th U.S. state to legalize recreational cannabis, officially opening the door for medical and recreational marijuana retail sales in late 2018. Managed by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA), the MI cannabis dispensary laws outline all regulations for pros …
The Hidden Costs of “Free POS” and Third-Party Cannabis Marketplaces
By Faai Steuer on Jan 18, 2022 5:03:15 PM
You’ve probably read about “Free dispensary POS and E-commerce” offers or seen ads somewhere on the web and wondered how these cannabis technology companies are making money. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Recently, some third-party cannabis aggregator companies tha …
Dispensary Budtender Job Description Template and Key Responsibilities
By Faai Steuer on Jan 17, 2022 7:00:00 AM
If you’re launching your cannabis retail business or are expanding into a new location, you know that there’s a lot involved with the process. Between licensing, local approvals, finding a location, and preparing for daily operations, there’s a lot on your plate. But running a store r …
5 Reasons Why Cannabis Retailers Must Have Their Own Ecommerce Website
By Faai Steuer on Jan 5, 2022 2:53:22 PM
As we kick off 2022, cannabis eCommerce is predicted to be the dominant trend that will shape the future of our industry. When deciding how to sell cannabis products online, retailers either sell on a third-party marketplace or create their own website. Both options have pros and cons …
The Hard Truth About Cannabis Marketplaces: What You Gain & What You Lose
By Faai Steuer on Dec 22, 2021 6:00:00 AM
As the Covid-19 pandemic prompted cannabis retailers to pivot to a more omnichannel commerce strategy, online cannabis marketplaces across North America flourished because they already had the tools to help dispensaries connect quickly with customers. However, as e-commerce, click and …
Beware: 5 Ways Fake E-commerce Can Ruin Your Cannabis Retail Business
By Faai Steuer on Dec 9, 2021 9:42:00 PM
Cannabis retail is changing fast, and the pandemic has only accelerated the transition of brick-and-mortar retail to online stores in almost every industry. As more and more consumers are purchasing cannabis online or ordering for delivery, retailers must have a robust cannabis E-comm …