Square vs Cannabis POS: Why Dispensaries Need Specialized Software
By Faai Steuer on October 28, 2025
If you’re a cannabis retailer, you’ve probably asked yourself: Can’t I just use Square for my dispensary? Or maybe you’ve heard horror stories about compliance slip-ups and wondered whether it’s really worth investing in a cannabis-specific POS. Let's break it all down together, so yo …
Texas CBD and Hemp THC Retail Opportunities: Preparing for What’s Next
By Faai Steuer on October 27, 2025
If you run a CBD or Hemp THC retail shop in Texas, you can almost feel the excitement in the air. The market here is booming, with a value that’s soared past $5 billion - not too shabby for an industry that was once just a quiet corner of health food stores. With every new change in t …
2025 NY Cannabis Regulations: Key Updates for Dispensary Owners
By Faai Steuer on October 23, 2025
Stepping into the New York cannabis industry has never felt more like riding a roller coaster than it does in 2025. If you’re a dispensary owner - or even thinking about becoming one - the ways laws and regulations have shifted might seem dizzying at times. But don’t worry, you aren’t …
Texas Hemp Laws 2025: CBD License & Retailer Compliance
By Faai Steuer on October 22, 2025
Hemp-derived products have operated under relatively light governmental oversight in Texas. But on September 10th, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott signed Executive Order GA-56 – and it’s ushering in a whole new era of compliance that retailers need to prepare for. The governor’s order enac …
How to Choose the Right Cannabis POS for Your Dispensary
By Faai Steuer on October 20, 2025
Picture this: You’re hustling to serve a line of eager customers, making sure every transaction is seamless and above board. Your day could be smooth sailing, or it could be a maze of compliance worries and clunky tech hiccups. The difference? The right cannabis POS system. As someone …
Metrc New York: A Dispensary Owner's Transition Guide
By Dave Emmett on October 17, 2025
Change is in the air for New York’s cannabis industry. The state’s Office of Cannabis Management(OCM) has announced it is transitioning from BioTrack to Metrc as the official seed-to-sale tracking system in New York. OCM is aiming to have the Metrc integration live by the end of 2025.
Where is CBD Legal in North America in 2026?
By Dayna Van Buskirk on October 6, 2025
The Agriculture Improvement Act, better known as the Farm Bill of 2018, allotted nearly $1 trillion dollars in funding, yet it is more famous for something else – legalizing CBD at the federal level. But even then, states still had the authority to regulate or even ban its sale and us …
Customer Spotlight: How Highlife Health Is Pioneering Cannabis Retail in New York
By Dayna Van Buskirk on October 1, 2025
It all started with a broken back. Jennifer Gierum was just your typical mom, raising her sons in the New York City suburb of New Rochelle. Both boys were gifted athletes; the younger excelled in wrestling. But when an accident on the mat left him with a broken back, everything change …
Customer Spotlight: How 5buds Cannabis Builds Community & Exceptional Customer Experiences in Saskatchewan
By Dayna Van Buskirk on September 17, 2025
From the moment cannabis became legal in Canada, the founders of Saskatchewan-based 5buds Cannabis envisioned more than just a retail operation. They had a higher goal in mind: to educate patrons, offer the highest-quality products, and provide exceptional customer experiences that wo …
Minnesota Hemp Licensing & Registration Changes 2025: A Guide for CBD & Hemp Retailers
By Faai Steuer on September 9, 2025
With Minnesota’s new cannabis regulations taking effect in 2025, CBD and hemp retailers are facing major licensing and compliance changes. Whether you sell hemp-derived products in your convenience store or run a full CBD wellness shop, you’re going to need to take action to remain co …
Dispensary Branding Guide: Building Awareness & Loyalty
By Faai Steuer on August 29, 2025
In an increasingly competitive cannabis market, your dispensary’s brand is more than just a name, logo, or color scheme. It’s a living, breathing identity that shapes customer perceptions, drives loyalty, and ultimately fuels your success. Cannabis dispensary branding encompasses ever …
Best Cannabis Website Design Examples for Dispensaries (2025)
By Faai Steuer on August 22, 2025
Did you know that your cannabis dispensary website is often the first place potential customers interact with your brand? It’s true – but in 2025, your website is much more than just a digital brochure. Your site is a storefront, marketing engine, compliance assistant, and customer ex …