Infographic: 420 Sales Numbers Show Record Highs in 2019
By Dayna Van Buskirk on April 24, 2019
The past year has been huge for cannabis retail, and it’s all been leading to this day. The first 420 since Canada legalized cannabis. The first 420 in five years to fall on a weekend. We knew it would be huge, and the numbers did not disappoint. Once again, there were no major techni …
5 Tax Tips for Cannabis Retail Businesses
By Gary Cohen on April 12, 2019
Americans are gearing up for Tax Day, a day that always seems to come too soon. This time of year is a stressful season for most business owners, but for cannabis businesses, taxes are even more migraine-inducing. The federally illegal industry still attracts a keen eye from the IRS, …
6 Cannabis Industry News Sites Retailers Should Be Reading Right Now
By Faai Steuer on February 28, 2019
Part of what makes the legal cannabis industry so exciting is its volatility. Individuals and companies working to establish their cannabis businesses learn quickly to brace themselves for the evolving landscape of one of the fastest growing industries in the world. To be in the best …
8 Cannabis Industry Events Retailers Must Attend in 2019
By Faai Steuer on February 1, 2019
Building a business in one of the fastest growing industries in North America can be as volatile as it is exciting. Things are moving so quickly that trying to keep up with everything from industry news and market trends, to evolving regulations and the cannabis industry’s top movers …
10 Awesome Instagram Accounts for Cannabis Retailers to Follow Right Now
By Faai Steuer on January 15, 2019
Although laws within the states restrict the ways that marijuana dispensaries can advertise their product, Instagram has proven to be an important hub for those who have an appreciation for the cannabis plant to gather.
How Cova Meets All Ontario Compliance and Reporting Requirements
By Faai Steuer on December 11, 2018
The initial steps have officially commenced for the second phase of the Ontario cannabis retail industry. The province opened the online application for privately-owned, brick and mortar retail cannabis stores and expect sales to begin in April 2019.
10 Things You’ll Learn from the Cova Seminars in Oklahoma and Ontario
By Faai Steuer on November 30, 2018
Starting a cannabis business is thrilling and treacherous all at the same time. As an aspiring cannabis retailer or dispensary owner, you will have the exciting opportunity to trailblaze a growing industry. But there are many potential pitfalls that await. From getting the licensing a …
What is Looping in Cannabis Retail and How Can I Prevent It?
By Gary Cohen on November 14, 2018
At Cova, we understand that legal cannabis compliance is likely the top concern of any dispensary owner or investor. As we have said many times before, “No license equals no business”.
12 Canadian Cannabis Retailers to Keep on Your Radar
By Gary Cohen on November 1, 2018
In the same way that diners seek out certain restaurants for a particular type of experience — maybe a romantic setting, or a place to let their kids throw food at each other, or a menu that targets a specific diet — so do cannabis consumers search for a dispensary that meets their ne …
5 Considerations When Hiring a California Cannabis Consultant (Plus 2 Warning Signs)
By Faai Steuer on October 25, 2018
In the span of roughly six years, we’ve witnessed the birth and meteoric rise of a new industry. The rate at which cannabis legalization has spread across North America is nothing short of amazing, and a clear indication of this incredible plant’s very bright future.
How to Protect Your Cannabis Retail Data in Canada
By Gary Cohen on September 6, 2018
Security is a primary concern for any business — and cannabis retail is no different. Of course, the physical security of your dispensary is one aspect of this, and in the past we’ve discussed ways to prevent internal theft and fraud at your retail cannabis operation.
