7 Cannabis Consumption Lounges to Inspire Your Next Retail Venture
By Faai Steuer on November 2, 2021
Cannabis prohibition isn’t dead yet, but it’s safe to say it’s dying. And nothing announces the funeral louder or more happily than the emergence of cannabis consumption lounges, bars, and social-use venues. With legacy states like California and cities like Vegas having already appro …
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 …
Why You Should Avoid Using Free POS For Your Cannabis Dispensary
By Faai Steuer on October 20, 2021
As the legal cannabis industry goes mainstream, many new tech startups backed by investors are popping up everywhere and offering a ‘free POS system’ to cannabis dispensaries. But does free POS mean that it costs nothing? While many POS companies may tempt you with marketing their sys …
Cannabis Legalization Infographic: 3-Year Timeline of Canadian Milestones
By Faai Steuer on October 14, 2021
It has now been three years since Canada legalized cannabis consumption for recreational use all over the country. On October 17, 2021, it will be the 3rd anniversary of the momentous day when the Cannabis Act came into effect, ushering a novel era legitimizing cannabis retail in Cana …
How Gift Cards Can Boost Cannabis Retail Profits & Help Grow Your Business
By Faai Steuer on September 30, 2021
Branded gift cards are a great way to increase profits and revenue at your cannabis dispensary during the holiday season. It is indeed one of the best gifts preferred by people, as it's timeless and the receiver can purchase whatever they want. Also, for many cannabis retailers, sales …
7 Dispensary Design Mistakes to Avoid at Your Cannabis Retail Store
By Faai Steuer on September 24, 2021
Dispensary design for a cannabis retail store has come a long way since the early days of legalization, and your brick-and-mortar store is not just an embodiment of your values but can also help your brand stand out as the cannabis industry becomes more competitive. These days, many i …
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 …
Boutique Cannabis Dispensary Grows Retail Business With Cova POS
By Faai Steuer on September 1, 2021
After offering cannabis delivery and curbside pickup services exclusively for the first few months, Cloverdale Wellness Dispensary opened its doors for in-store shopping earlier this summer and is rapidly becoming the preferred cannabis retail store for the people of Sonoma County in …
5 Tips to Run a Successful Vertically-Integrated Cannabis Business
By Faai Steuer on August 23, 2021
Establishing a vertically-integrated business is the goal of many cannabis entrepreneurs, but few are able to achieve it. In this highly regulated industry, a cannabis business owner must formulate a well-designed business plan to ensure the success of all verticals. Pincanna is a ren …
How Illinois Dispensary Uses POS Data to Optimize and Scale Operations
By Faai Steuer on August 12, 2021
Cannabis dispensary operations are a wealth of lucrative data insights that can help optimize operations and increase profitability. Most business data is readily available via your cannabis POS system, but very few dispensaries use it to improve decision-making. Data analytics, if do …
Ontario Cannabis Retail Compliance Explained and Myths Busted (AGCO Q&A)
By Faai Steuer on August 4, 2021
The cannabis retail industry has been growing fast in Ontario, and stores are opening up left, right, and center. Ontario is yet to catch up with Alberta, which has the highest number of stores per capita- but as new regulations are released, cannabis retail store owners must keep ada …