Boutique Cannabis Store Owner’s Journey to E-Commerce Sales in Alberta
By Faai Steuer on Apr 5, 2022 8:10:00 AM
On March 8, 2022, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) shut down its online website for cannabis consumers. This allowed Alberta's private cannabis retailers to legally sell products online and provide cannabis delivery services in the province. Sales have been bo …
AGLC E-Commerce & Delivery Regulations for Cannabis Retailers in Alberta
By Faai Steuer on Feb 22, 2022 4:13:27 PM
The AGLC is changing how cannabis will be sold online in Alberta from March 8, 2022. Consumers will now have the choice to purchase cannabis products directly from their preferred retailer, as the provincial E-commerce website will be shut down. This legal change, passed by the legisl …
Ex-Corporate Executives Reveal Secrets to Spearheading Ontario's Top Cannabis Store
By Faai Steuer on Feb 14, 2022 7:00:00 AM
Ontario’s cannabis retail market has grown fast but has also reached a point where competition is intense, and it is becoming challenging for retailers to differentiate themselves. While big retail chains are expanding aggressively, some independent shops like Highland Cannabis are fo …
How to Start Cannabis Delivery & Grow Your E-Commerce Business in Alberta
By Faai Steuer on Feb 6, 2022 2:00:00 PM
Alberta’s licensed cannabis retailers will be legally allowed to sell products online and provide cannabis delivery services in the province from March 8, 2022. With this progressive move, Alberta has followed other major Canadian provinces, where private retailers can sell cannabis t …
Toronto Cannabis Store Grows Business with its Own E-commerce Platform
By Faai Steuer on Feb 1, 2022 6:30:00 AM
As the Canadian cannabis industry goes mainstream and consumers are increasingly looking to buy cannabis products online, many retailers have realized that they can't rely on third-party marketplaces anymore to grow their business online. Toronto's The Neighbourhood Joint was one of t …
AGCO’s 2022 Compliance Reporting Changes for Cannabis Retailers in Ontario
By Faai Steuer on Jan 26, 2022 2:44:05 PM
In Ontario, currently, the AGCO requires licensed cannabis retail stores to submit their completed monthly compliance reports through their iAGCO account before 11:59 PM on the 5th day of every calendar month. However, these requirements are about to change in 2022, and cannabis retai …
5 Takeaways from Canada's Lift & Co. Cannabis Business Conference 2021
By Faai Steuer on Dec 2, 2021 10:12:00 AM
After over two years, Toronto Convention Center welcomed back the cannabis community with great pomp and splendor at Lift & Co. Expo, Canada’s largest cannabis business conference and tradeshow. Cannabis business leaders from all over North America congregated in Toronto for three …
How to Start Cannabis Delivery Program at your Retail Store in Ontario
By Gary Cohen on Oct 27, 2021 11:00:00 AM
Ontario recently announced that the province is considering making cannabis pickup and delivery, temporary measures introduced at the peak of Covid-19 last year, permanent for all private cannabis retailers. Under the Supporting People and Business Act, this proposal from the AGCO wou …
Cannabis Legalization Infographic: 3-Year Timeline of Canadian Milestones
By Faai Steuer on Oct 14, 2021 1:32:23 PM
It has now been three years since Canada legalized cannabis consumption for recreational use all over the country. On October 17, 2021, it will be the 3rd anniversary of the momentous day when the Cannabis Act came into effect, ushering a novel era legitimizing cannabis retail in Cana …
Ontario Cannabis Retail Compliance Explained and Myths Busted (AGCO Q&A)
By Faai Steuer on Aug 4, 2021 2:19:26 PM
The cannabis retail industry has been growing fast in Ontario, and stores are opening up left, right, and center. Ontario is yet to catch up with Alberta, which has the highest number of stores per capita- but as new regulations are released, cannabis retail store owners must keep ada …
Canada’s Best Cannabis Retail POS Helps Canvas Strive For Excellence
By Faai Steuer on Jul 27, 2021 9:08:52 AM
Canvas Cannabis Founder and CEO, Helene Vassos, is no stranger to being the first of many things. She was preparing to retire from a rewarding career of over 30 years in the non-profit healthcare sector when she decided to embark on an entrepreneurial journey and open the first woman- …
How to Start a Cannabis Delivery Program in British Columbia
By Gary Cohen on Jun 28, 2021 11:38:19 AM
The pandemic has accelerated the digital revolution and has compelled cannabis retailers to adapt swiftly to changing consumer behavior. Most regulatory authorities have also gradually realized that they must allow convenient ways of purchasing and selling cannabis to ensure the succe …