Customer Spotlight: How 1922 Cannabis Reclaimed Lost Revenue with Cova Pay
By Dayna Van Buskirk on Feb 18, 2026 3:22:51 PM
When 1922 Cannabis signed a lease on a retail space in Ontario, they expected challenges. What they didn’t expect was an 18-month wait to open their doors and start generating revenue.
Customer Spotlight: How 5buds Cannabis Builds Community & Exceptional Customer Experiences in Saskatchewan
By Dayna Van Buskirk on Sep 17, 2025 11:52:26 AM
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 …
How Cannabis is Taxed in Canada - And the Future of Cannabis Taxation
By Harrison Jordan on Aug 2, 2024 12:56:05 PM
Cannabis produced and sold commercially in Canada is subject to tax and not an insignificant amount.
CANNABIS XPRESS Expands: New Brunswick's Largest Cannabis Retailer Opens St. Andrews Store
By Faai Steuer on Jun 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
There’s a new cannabis retailer in St. Andrews – and it's celebrating with a massive grand opening event full of special deals and discounts.
Cova & Canadian Cannabis Retailers Challenge MasterCard Fees
By Gary Cohen on Nov 6, 2023 9:49:29 AM
In the rapidly evolving landscape of Canadian cannabis retail, business owners constantly struggle to maintain a competitive edge and protect their slender profit margins. However, there's an added burden that is levied unfairly and applied without cause – the annual US $500 special m …
Canada's 5 Years of Cannabis Legalization: A Transforming Landscape
By Faai Steuer on Oct 16, 2023 12:12:41 PM
Five years have passed since Canada embarked on the journey of legalizing recreational cannabis at the federal level. With this significant milestone approaching on October 17, 2023, it's time to reflect on the transformation and evolution of the country's cannabis retail sector. In t …
How Cova Streamlines Cannabis Inventory Management & Compliance for Miss Jones
By Faai Steuer on Jul 10, 2023 2:50:18 PM
Miss Jones Cannabis Outposts, a multi-location cannabis retail business in Ontario, faced several challenges in managing its operations, compliance, and inventory. To overcome these hurdles and optimize their business processes, they chose Cova’s cannabis retail software solutions. Th …
Why Cova Pay is Canada’s Best Cannabis Payment Prossesing Solution
By Faai Steuer on Jun 26, 2023 7:00:00 AM
The cannabis industry has witnessed significant growth in recent years, and with it comes the need for reliable cashless payment solutions. In Canada, where credit card payments are widely accepted, Cova Pay has emerged as the leading payment processing solution for cannabis retailers …
How to Open a Cannabis Retail Store in Ontario's Competitive Market
By Faai Steuer on May 1, 2023 1:37:19 PM
Opening a cannabis retail store in Ontario can be an exciting and profitable opportunity, but with a competitive market, strict regulations, and constantly evolving laws, it can be challenging to stand out and succeed. However, with the recent legalization of cannabis stores in Missis …
Cova Facilitates Quick Service for this Cannabis Store Chain
By Faai Steuer on Oct 4, 2022 11:27:29 AM
As we approach four years of cannabis legalization in Canada, there’s a trend of consolidation taking over the market. In Ontario, where many cannabis brands have flooded the streets of Toronto and other major cities, not every business is making money. But amid all that chaos, a uniq …
How to Succeed in Canada's Competitive Cannabis Retail Industry
By Faai Steuer on Jun 20, 2022 8:00:00 AM
The cannabis retail industry has grown exponentially in Canada, and some provinces are concerned about the oversaturation of cannabis stores, even though that’s not the case. However, as we prepare to celebrate four years of cannabis legalization in Canada, it is also essential to ack …
Discover How Cova OCS Catalogue Subscription Boosts Your Bottom Line
By Faai Steuer on Jun 16, 2022 5:00:00 AM
Cannabis retail stores in Ontario, Canada’s largest cannabis consumer market, have never been more concerned with improving their bottom line and enhancing operational efficiency. In addition to complying with AGCO regulations, Ontario now faces the challenge of market saturation and …