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 …
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 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 …
Trease Leveraged Community Outreach to Become Bobcaygeon’s First Cannabis Retailer
By Faai Steuer on April 7, 2021
A little-known town called Bobcaygeon first achieved national fame over two decades ago when The Tragically Hip’s hit song by the same name was released. With its ideal location in the Kawartha lakes region and a haven for cottage vacationers amidst nature, it also became a host to mu …
Top 5 FAQs About METRC Compliance and Reporting in Oklahoma
By Faai Steuer on March 30, 2021
The METRC compliance system is finally being implemented in Oklahoma and will replace mandatory OMMA monthly reporting for medical marijuana dispensaries from May 26, 2022. Oklahoma dispensary owners have less than 3 months left to comply with new OMMA reporting requirements and sync …
How Thrive Cannabis is Making its Retail Vision a Reality with Farmgate
By Faai Steuer on March 27, 2021
A Dispensary's Guide to Making 420 Your Best Business Day in 2021
By Faai Steuer on March 17, 2021
Cannabis enthusiasts and advocates worldwide will be lighting up in appreciation of marijuana on April 20, and although 420 will still be quite different in 2021 because of the pandemic, it is certain that celebrations will be burning brighter in states where recreational use is legal …
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 …
How to Start Selling Gift Cards at Your Cannabis Dispensary
By Faai Steuer on March 1, 2021
Implementing a cannabis gift card program is a great way to increase brand recognition and an opportunity to generate new customers for your marijuana dispensary. Research has shown that if these small pieces of plastic are incorporated strategically into your cannabis business operat …
5 Cannabis Organizations and Consultants in Ontario You Should Know
By Faai Steuer on February 22, 2021
Ontario is Canada’s largest recreational cannabis market, and yet, it has only 430 cannabis dispensaries open versus almost 600 cannabis retail stores in Alberta, whose population is less than 1/3rd of Ontario’s. Ontario cannabis retail industry needs to up its game soon to meet the b …
7 Ways to Make Your Cannabis Retail Business More Profitable
By Faai Steuer on February 15, 2021
Ask any profitable cannabis retail owner what it takes to succeed and they’ll tell you: You’ve got to have a flow of customers regularly purchasing products. And in this day and age, in-store sales alone won’t cut it. In today’s environment, you need an omnichannel sales strategy that …
5 Ways to Enhance Cannabis Dispensary Customer Experience
By Faai Steuer on February 5, 2021
The Covid19 pandemic has accelerated the digital revolution and is compelling retailers to adapt swiftly to these changing times. But the cannabis industry is relatively new to the retail game, which gives you more room for innovation and opportunities to create a fundamentally radica …