How to Start Cannabis Delivery Program at your Retail Store in Ontario
By Gary Cohen on October 27, 2021
Ontario recently announced that the province is considering making cannabis pickup and delivery, temporary measures introduced at the peak of Covid-19 last year, permanent for all private cannabis retailers. Under the Supporting People and Business Act, this proposal from the AGCO wou …
5 Must-Visit Booths for Cannabis Retailers at MJBizCon 2021 in Vegas
By Gary Cohen on October 5, 2021
The cannabis industry’s most awaited event is finally here, and it is happening in the sin city from October 20th to 22nd at the Las Vegas Convention Center. After almost two years of no trade shows and conferences, MJBizCon 2021 will be a fantastic opportunity for cannabis profession …
How to Open and Run a Cannabis Dispensary in Illinois
By Gary Cohen on September 16, 2021
As Illinois has legalized cannabis consumption lounges and awarded more dispensary licenses recently, adults in Illinois are looking forward to this new state of affairs of recreational cannabis in 2022. And while licensed medical marijuana dispensaries already have one foot in the do …
How To Choose The Best E-Commerce Platform for Your Cannabis Retail Business
By Gary Cohen on September 8, 2021
Just a decade ago, it’d have been hard to imagine getting cannabis delivered legally to your house. But eCommerce is increasingly becoming an industry standard for cannabis retailers in Canada, especially with British Colombia allowing private cannabis retailers to offer delivery serv …
Key Takeaways From Recent Amendments to Illinois Cannabis Regulations 2021
By Gary Cohen on July 29, 2021
Cannabis became legal for recreational consumption in Illinois from Jan 1, 2020. But the implementation of various programs directed towards developing a robust and fair cannabis industry has been marred by delays. The pandemic certainly impacted the whole process, but there has also …
7 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Cannabis Retail Business
By Gary Cohen on July 16, 2021
Cannabis retail is evolving at different speeds across North America. While some states have mature, competitive markets, others are just opening their doors—meaning timelines, regulations, and best practices can vary widely. With no universal playbook, many new dispensaries are learn …
How to Start a Cannabis Delivery Program in British Columbia
By Gary Cohen on June 28, 2021
The pandemic has accelerated the digital revolution and has compelled cannabis retailers to adapt swiftly to changing consumer behavior. Most regulatory authorities have also gradually realized that they must allow convenient ways of purchasing and selling cannabis to ensure the succe …
How to Open and Run a Cannabis Dispensary in New Jersey
By Gary Cohen on April 30, 2021
Recreational or adult-use cannabis became legal in New Jersey on Jan 1, 2021, after the ‘Marijuana Legalization Amendment’ was approved by voters during the general elections in November 2020. The New Jersey cannabis bill was signed into law on February 22, 2021, and the Cannabis Regu …
How Much Does it Cost to Open a Cannabis Dispensary in New Jersey?
By Gary Cohen on April 14, 2021
New Jersey’s newly formed Cannabis Regulatory Commission met for the first time on April 12, 2021, to start the process of establishing a responsible, fair, and equitable cannabis industry in New Jersey. Initial cannabis regulations were released on August 19, 2021, and will empower t …
How to Run a Compliant Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Oklahoma
By Gary Cohen on March 11, 2021
Over more than a year after voters in Oklahoma legalized medical cannabis, one in 13 adult residents has a patient card. Oklahoma has the highest number of per-capita dispensaries among medical marijuana states in the US, with 56 medical marijuana dispensaries per 100,000 residents. W …
Why Seed-to-Sale Might Not Be the Best Fit for Your Cannabis Dispensary
By Gary Cohen on January 27, 2021
Cannabis dispensary owners often have a dilemma whether they are better off with a retail point of sale (POS) or seed-to-sale software system when it comes to cannabis retail business activities. With the term seed-to-sale appearing quite frequently in official regulatory language, on …
7 Things You Need to Know Before Starting a Marijuana Delivery Service
By Gary Cohen on December 22, 2020
