The Rise of Farmgate Cannabis Retail in Canada: All You Need to Know
By Faai Steuer on May 11, 2021
The cannabis industry in Canada is on the verge of another revolution- conscious cannabis consumers are increasingly looking to buy locally grown products as they increase their knowledge about the plant, the companies producing it, and what their brands stand for. Opening a farmgate …
Trease Leveraged Community Outreach to Become Bobcaygeon’s First Cannabis Retailer
By Faai Steuer on April 7, 2021
A little-known town called Bobcaygeon first achieved national fame over two decades ago when The Tragically Hip’s hit song by the same name was released. With its ideal location in the Kawartha lakes region and a haven for cottage vacationers amidst nature, it also became a host to mu …
How Thrive Cannabis is Making its Retail Vision a Reality with Farmgate
By Faai Steuer on March 27, 2021
5 Cannabis Organizations and Consultants in Ontario You Should Know
By Faai Steuer on February 22, 2021
Ontario is Canada’s largest recreational cannabis market, and yet, it has only 430 cannabis dispensaries open versus almost 600 cannabis retail stores in Alberta, whose population is less than 1/3rd of Ontario’s. Ontario cannabis retail industry needs to up its game soon to meet the b …
Legalization Infographic: 2-Year Timeline of Canadian Cannabis Milestones
By Faai Steuer on October 14, 2020
October 17th is the anniversary of a unique day in Canada - it marks exactly two years since the Cannabis Act came into effect, and ushered in a new and unprecedented era legitimizing cannabis retail on a national scale.
What is a PO Import Tool- Why You Need it for Your Cannabis Retail POS
By Dave Emmett on October 13, 2020
How Cannabis Jacks Embraced a Low-Cost Operating Model to Boost the Bottom Line
By Dayna Van Buskirk on August 13, 2020
The new wave of cannabis retail experiences has become synonymous with shiny white countertops, glowing white lights and regrettably, too many SKUs to count. While the intention is to show off the expansive menu and ultimate knowledge of brands, in reality this is overwhelming to a cu …
Steps You Can Take While Waiting for an Ontario Cannabis Retail Store Authorization
By James Manning on August 6, 2020
The Ontario cannabis retail market has come a long way since changes were announced in December 2019—in some ways. While there is certainly no love lost for the controversial lottery system of awarding retail licenses, cannabis entrepreneurs celebrating the open market and ample oppor …
How Cova Helped Dutch Love Launch Cannabis Delivery Program in 24 Hours
By Faai Steuer on April 29, 2020
*Hobo Cannabis is now Dutch Love COVID-19 is rapidly changing how the cannabis industry does business, sending retailers scrambling for new ways to transact sales. Fortunately, online ordering and delivery services are sustaining their operations and proving to be more manageable — an …
Ontario Emergency Rules and Retail Solutions for Cannabis Curbside Pickup & Delivery
By James Manning on April 14, 2020
November 24, 2020 Update -- With the rise in Covid-19 cases in the province, and some regions back in lockdown, the AGCO has again issued emergency orders authorizing curbside pickup and delivery for affected stores. You can read the official AGCO bulletin for full details. Much of th …
COVID - 19 : AGCO Regulation Updates for Ontario Cannabis Retailers
By Faai Steuer on March 25, 2020
UPDATE: Information Bulletin: Temporary delivery and curb-side pick-up by authorized cannabis retail stores and burden reduction measures during the COVID-19 pandemic https://www.agco.ca/blog/cannabis/apr-2020/information-bulletin-temporary-delivery-and-curb-side-pick-up Cannabis reta …
How to Start a Click-and-Collect Cannabis Retail Program in Canada
By Gary Cohen on March 22, 2020
Please visit this page frequently. We will update with information from the provincial government as it becomes available. – March 22, 2020 As Canadian health officials urge social distancing amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, cannabis retailers face an uncertain future. Tuesday, Prime Min …