Looking for a Square Alternative? Why Hemp and CBD Retailers Should Start Preparing Now
By Faai Steuer on August 10, 2026
Looking for a Square Alternative? Why Hemp and CBD Retailers Should Start Preparing Now For years, Square was a popular POS and payment solution for hemp and CBD retailers because it was familiar and easy to set up. But Square has now announced that affected accounts will be closed, g …
The Hidden Costs of Free Cannabis POS & Marketplaces
By Dayna Van Buskirk on August 5, 2026
The pitch sounds reasonable: launch your dispensary with free software, list your menu on a cannabis marketplace, and deal with the bigger infrastructure decisions once revenue starts coming in. If you’re a new cannabis retailer watching startup costs pile up, it's an appealing pathwa …
Multi-Store Cannabis Retail: 15 Metrics Every Operator Should Compare Across Locations
By Faai Steuer on July 29, 2026
Two dispensary locations generate roughly twice the data of one. Ten dispensaries generate a flood of intel most operators never fully use, because the natural instinct is to review each store in isolation: pull up Location A's numbers, check them against last month, move on to Locati …
25 Questions Your Dispensary Analytics Dashboard Should Answer
By Faai Steuer on July 22, 2026
Here’s a quick test: open your dispensary analytics dashboard right now and find out what your revenue by location was yesterday. How long did that take? Did you need to run a report, export a file, or ask someone else to pull the numbers?
Best Dispensary POS Software: Find the Right Fit
By Dayna Van Buskirk on July 14, 2026
Cannabis retailers who end up with ill-fitting point-of-sale (POS) software almost always made the same mistake: they started with a vendor list instead of their own operating requirements. They compared features on paper, picked a platform with strong brand recognition or a low month …
Cannabis Industry Trends 2026: What Dispensary Owners Need to Know
By Faai Steuer on June 29, 2026
In 2026, the cannabis industry finds itself in an unfamiliar position. Its first-ever annual sales decline is in the rearview; federal cannabis rescheduling is underway; and a sweeping hemp-derived THC ban that is certain to shake up the market looms large. On top of that, changing ca …
Cannabis Industry Statistics 2026: Data, Trends & Market Analysis
By Faai Steuer on June 18, 2026
The legal cannabis industry is at an inflection point. After more than a decade of near-uninterrupted growth, the latest cannabis industry statistics show a market moving into a more complex phase of regulation, price pressure, and consumer normalization. In 2025, U.S. regulated canna …
Minnesota Dispensary KPI Dashboard: First 90 Days Metrics
By Faai Steuer on June 3, 2026
Your Minnesota dispensary KPI dashboard isn’t just a set of numbers on a screen - it’s your main resource as you take those first steps in Minnesota’s ever-changing cannabis scene. Think of it as your retail dashboard for the first 90 days: the right metrics show you where you stand, …
End-of-Day Compliance Close Checklist for Cannabis Dispensaries
By Faai Steuer on June 1, 2026
When you run a cannabis dispensary, having a reliable end of day compliance close checklist is as essential as having your front doors locked at night. Compliance never really clocks out - especially as laws get tweaked and regulators eye every detail. Making your nightly close proces …
The True Cost of Cash for Dispensaries: Revealing Every Hidden Expense
By Faai Steuer on May 30, 2026
If you're running a dispensary or hemp shop, you already know that the true cost of cash dispensary operations sneaks up in more places than you’d expect. Cash handling is about more than just a full register at the end of the day - it’s one of those areas where the real expenses like …
Cannabis Rescheduling to Schedule III: What Operators Must Know
By Jeff Cohen on May 29, 2026
In the cannabis industry, federal movement can feel slow — until it suddenly matters. The recent legal shift toward cannabis rescheduling to Schedule III status is one of those moments.
Dispensary Reporting Cadence: What to Review Daily, Weekly & Monthly
By Faai Steuer on May 27, 2026
Setting the right dispensary reporting cadence is key if you want your store to stay compliant, run smoothly, and grow in this ever-evolving cannabis landscape. There’s no sugarcoating it - between shifting regulations, high transaction volumes, and the day-to-day realities of cannabi …