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.
How to Integrate Your Website and POS for Online Ordering Success
By Faai Steuer on April 21, 2020
Ever since COVID-19 social distancing put the pinch on brick-and-mortar sales, online ordering has exploded in popularity. Some experts predict consumer preferences may shift permanently in favor of online cannabis ordering, so it’s important to roll out an online menu and integrate y …
COVID-19 Business Support Programs for Cannabis Companies in the United States
By Gary Cohen on April 17, 2020
As social distancing and the COVID-19 epidemic continues, many business owners will be facing the financial crunch that the virus is causing. The rapid speed in which the virus progressed has left many business owners scrambling to maintain the health of their company.
Ontario Emergency Rules and Retail Solutions for Cannabis Curbside Pickup & Delivery
By James Manning on April 14, 2020
November 24, 2020 Update -- With the rise in Covid-19 cases in the province, and some regions back in lockdown, the AGCO has again issued emergency orders authorizing curbside pickup and delivery for affected stores. You can read the official AGCO bulletin for full details. Much of th …
The Science Behind Bud Bar’s Retail Cannabis Success
By Faai Steuer on April 8, 2020
Justin Woo, the Founder of Bud Bar, has come a long way since he sat on a camping chair outside of City Hall, waiting to get one of the very first Development Permits for a legal cannabis dispensary in Calgary. He sold that first retail location to a large cannabis franchise and used …
Customer Story: Urban Leaf Offers Solution to Social Distancing
By Faai Steuer on April 2, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has cannabis retailers reconsidering their operations and — more importantly — how they can sustain operations as social distancing orders take hold.
The Time is Now to Start Your Cannabis Delivery Business
By Faai Steuer on March 26, 2020
Opening a marijuana delivery business has never looked more attractive — or necessary — for existing cannabis retailers. As consumers self-quarantine amid the COVID-19 pandemic, store owners foresee dwindling foot traffic.
COVID - 19 : AGCO Regulation Updates for Ontario Cannabis Retailers
By Faai Steuer on March 25, 2020
UPDATE: Information Bulletin: Temporary delivery and curb-side pick-up by authorized cannabis retail stores and burden reduction measures during the COVID-19 pandemic https://www.agco.ca/blog/cannabis/apr-2020/information-bulletin-temporary-delivery-and-curb-side-pick-up Cannabis reta …
How Online Ordering Can Keep Dispensary Employees & Customers Safe
By Faai Steuer on March 24, 2020
Please visit this page frequently. We will update with information as it becomes available. – March 26, 2020 The escalation of the COVID-19 outbreak in the North America has affected businesses across sectors and states, including cannabis dispensaries. The Centers for Disease Control …
How to Start a Click-and-Collect Cannabis Retail Program in Canada
By Gary Cohen on March 22, 2020
Please visit this page frequently. We will update with information from the provincial government as it becomes available. – March 22, 2020 As Canadian health officials urge social distancing amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, cannabis retailers face an uncertain future. Tuesday, Prime Min …
Give Your Dispensary the Gift of a Cannabis Gift Card Program
By Faai Steuer on March 16, 2020
As cannabis goes über-mainstream, an increasing number of retailers are using gift card programs. And with good reason. Gift cards bring in new customers, increase average purchase values, and serve as free word-of-mouth marketing — all while generating revenue upfront, rather than on …
How to Prepare and Submit Cannabis Retail Compliance Reports in Canada
By Faai Steuer on March 10, 2020
When it comes to Canadian cannabis retail reporting, Health Canada has laid out specific requirements for both medical and non-medical operators. However, provincial license holders don’t submit their reports directly to the federal Cannabis Tracking System; instead, retailers provide …