How to Open a Cannabis Retail Store in Ontario: New Provincial Rules for 2020
By Faai Steuer on December 19, 2019
Despite being the most populous province in all of Canada, Ontario currently has one of the smallest cannabis retail footprints in the nation. But that could soon change following the Government of Ontario’s announcement that it will abandon the current lottery system in favor of an o …
California Cannabis Tax Hike: What Retailers Need to Know
By Gary Cohen on December 10, 2019
Since the launch of legal recreational cannabis sales two years ago, California consumers have felt the pinch of some of the highest marijuana tax rates in the country. And while many speculated that prices would fall as the industry got on its feet, the fact is that come New Year’s D …
Cannabis Edibles: A Guide to Product Equivalencies and Purchase Limits in Canada
By Faai Steuer on December 3, 2019
Following the recent launch of “Cannabis 2.0,” Canadian marijuana retailers are preparing to add edibles, extracts and topicals to their dispensary shelves — that is, once the 60-day review period imposed by Health Canada ends in mid-December.
Vaping Crisis: How Retailers Can Ease Cannabis Customer Concerns
By Gary Cohen on November 26, 2019
Of all the modern cannabis manifestations that have come to market over the past few years of legalization, vapable cannabis oil cartridges — or more simply, vape carts — have steadily risen in popularity among consumers. That is, right up until late August, when the first vape-relate …
3 Reasons Why 52% of Alberta Cannabis Retailers Choose This POS Solution
By Gary Cohen on November 11, 2019
When the Great White North officially legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, most folks expected British Columbia and Ontario to blaze the Canadian cannabis retail trail. After all, British Columbia has long been considered a world-wide cannabis capital, and Ontario holds the title …
What to Expect When Selling Cannabis Edibles in Canada
By Gary Cohen on October 16, 2019
With edibles set to officially become legal October 17, 2019, Canada’s booming cannabis industry is primed to get even bigger. The next phase of Canadian legalization will see multiple alternative cannabis products including edibles, infused beverages, topicals, tinctures, concentrate …
Michigan Marijuana Retail: 5 Things to Know Before You Open a Dispensary
By Gary Cohen on October 15, 2019
Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has announced it will begin accepting adult-use cannabis license applications beginning November 1, and businesses are preparing to get their piece of what’s projected to be a $1.4 billion market. But before the state authorizes you to sell …
The Future of Cannabis Retail is Here (VIDEO)
By Faai Steuer on October 10, 2019
The cannabis industry has a storied past. And due to its long history of prohibition, it is one of the most highly regulated markets in the U.S. and Canada. However, as the industry continues to traverse the globe and shows no signs of slowing down, we believe the future of cannabis b …
A Quick Start Guide to Metrc for Cannabis Retailers in California
By Faai Steuer on October 7, 2019
As a newly licensed cannabis retailer in California, you likely have some questions or concerns about getting started with Metrc — the state’s chosen cannabis track-and-trace, a.k.a. traceability system.
5 Marketing Tips to Make Your Cannabis Retail Store Stand Out
By Faai Steuer on October 2, 2019
With the dispensary scene growing bigger and more competitive by the day, it’s more important than ever to create a unique cannabis retail experience that inspires and delights new customers — and ultimately keeps them coming back for more. In fact, the bigger the industry grows, it’s …
How to Value Your Cannabis Dispensary and Retail Marijuana License
By Faai Steuer on September 25, 2019
As the industry continues to mature, cannabis company mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are becoming more frequent. Vertically integrated, multi-state operators are consolidating to establish massive cannabis footprints across multiple markets — and once the U.S. goes legal federally …
What Cannabis Businesses Need to Know About Marijuana Tax Law
By Tammy Taylor on September 13, 2019
With the chain reaction of cannabis acceptance state after state, the tax implication for the industry has also become complex. Each state has different tax rules for buyers, retailers, and cannabis cultivators, and given that the laws in the cannabis industry are ever-evolving, the r …