From Legacy to Legal: How Two Buds Became the Bronx’s First Jamaican-Owned Dispensary
By Dayna Van Buskirk on January 16, 2026
For Howell and Chris Miller, cannabis wasn’t a business plan or a brainstormed opportunity. It was simply a part of life.
Top 5 Dispensary POS Systems in 2026: Pros & Cons
By Faai Steuer on January 5, 2026
If you run a cannabis dispensary or hemp shop, you already know: there’s no room for tech headaches in 2026. You need a POS system you never have to second guess, one that powers your business and lets you focus on growing your brand, not fixing glitches. In this guide, I’ll cut throu …
How the SAFE Banking Act Will Transform Dispensary Banking
By Faai Steuer on December 19, 2025
Navigating cannabis banking has never been for the faint of heart. If you’re running a dispensary, chances are you’ve felt the grind of running a business that’s legit in your state, yet can’t even open a bank account without jumping through flaming hoops. Well, there’s real hope comi …
Cannabis POS eCommerce Integration Guide for Dispensaries
By Dayna Van Buskirk on December 19, 2025
Key Facts/Takeaways: Integrating cannabis POS with eCommerce is a must for modern-day dispensaries looking to deliver a seamless omnichannel experience. Integration helps eliminate overselling by showing out-of-stock product, reduces compliance risk, and drives more revenue. Cova POS …
Why Integrating Your POS with Weedmaps & Leafly Matters
By Faai Steuer on December 16, 2025
Customers move from in-store browsing to online ordering in a blink, and expectations for accuracy are sky-high. It might feel like you’re juggling flaming batons just to keep menus up to date. As you look for ways to beat the competition and build loyal customers, there’s one piece o …
Memorable Dispensary Branding: Go Beyond the Logo in 2026
By Faai Steuer on December 12, 2025
If you’re running a dispensary in 2025, you already know that cannabis retail branding is no longer a simple logo-and-color game. Your mission is to stand out, create raving fans, and build a lasting presence in a buzzing market that keeps getting more competitive. So how do you actua …
Customer Spotlight: How Sparq Brings Luxury Cannabis Retail to Life
By Dayna Van Buskirk on December 11, 2025
When Rob Brunsch and his partners founded Sparq dispensaries in 2020, they weren’t looking to simply compete in cannabis retail; they wanted to change the game. Coming from a luxury retail background, the partners envisioned a dispensary that would deliver the same caliber of customer …
Dispensary CRM: The Key to Loyalty & Growth for Cannabis Retailers
By Faai Steuer on December 10, 2025
Let’s face it: if you run a cannabis or hemp dispensary, 2026 just might be the wildest ride yet. The rules of the game are shifting under your feet, and if you want to stay ahead (and who doesn’t?), now’s the moment to tune in, adapt, and thrive. In this no-nonsense guide, you’ll fin …
The Best POS Systems for Texas Hemp THC & CBD Stores
By Faai Steuer on November 30, 2025
They say everything’s bigger in Texas – and while the state’s hemp THC market is quickly gaining ground, there are still plenty of regulatory and operational challenges for retailers to contend with. That’s where a hemp and THC-specific point-of-sale (POS) system comes into play.
Why Dispensary POS Integrations Are Essential for Cannabis Retail
By Faai Steuer on November 30, 2025
Cannabis Retail Tech Trends 2025: AI, Kiosks & Smart Stores
By Faai Steuer on November 26, 2025
The pace of change in the cannabis retail world can almost make your head spin. In 2025, what used to sound like science fiction is now just another day at your dispensary. If you’re running a shop or managing a multi-store brand, the real question is: how do you keep up and, more imp …
ID Scanning & Age Verification: Secure, Compliant Sales
By Faai Steuer on November 26, 2025
Running a cannabis dispensary today is a high-wire act. You’re balancing customer service, compliance, and keeping the lights on, all while regulators seem to move the goalposts every few months. When it comes to ID scanning and age verification, you simply can’t afford to wing it. Th …