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 …
Cannabis Industry Milestones & Regulation Changes in 2025
By Dayna Van Buskirk on August 15, 2025
2025 has been marked by both exciting new progress and persistent challenges. From the anticipated but delayed federal rescheduling efforts in the US to sweeping regulatory updates in Canada, major changes are underway all across North America. To help you navigate these dynamic shift …
Cannabis Dispensary Merchandising: Visual Strategy & Displays
By Faai Steuer on July 18, 2025
In today’s competitive cannabis retail landscape, it’s not enough to just throw a few items on a shelf and open your door to customers. To maximize your shop’s potential, you need to embrace dispensary merchandising – the art and science of presenting products in a way that enhances t …
Dispensary Inventory Optimization: A Cannabis Retailer’s Guide
By Faai Steuer on July 14, 2025
Whether you’re running a single dispensary location or managing multiple cannabis retail stores, dispensary inventory optimization is critical to maximizing your profits. Optimizing inventory means having the right product, in the right amount, at the right time; anything less can lea …
CBD Marketing Strategies for Growth & Compliance
By Faai Steuer on July 2, 2025
As the CBD industry continues its explosive growth, CBD brands are facing stiffer competition and need to differentiate themselves in a crowded marketplace. But just like their cannabis counterparts, CBD businesses are having to navigate complex marketing regulations and advertising r …
Retail Cannabis Loss Prevention: Manage Shrink & Risk
By Faai Steuer on June 26, 2025
As one of the fastest growing sectors on the planet, the cannabis industry in the U.S. alone is expected to reach nearly $45 billion this year. Worldwide, the cannabis market is projected to grow to more than $444 billion over the next decade. But with big opportunity comes big risk – …