How to Recruit Top-Notch Talent at Your Cannabis Retail Operation
By Gary Cohen on April 9, 2018
As we enter the second quarter of 2018, cannabis continues its unstoppable march into the mainstream. More than half of U.S. states now have some form of regulated cannabis program, and several more are looking to legalize through ballot initiatives this year. Meanwhile, Canada is jus …
Compliant POS System for Saskatchewan Cannabis Retailers
By Faai Steuer on April 3, 2018
Ahead of Canada’s federal legalization of cannabis, Saskatchewan has issued a request for proposals (RFP) from prospective cannabis retailers. The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA), which is in charge of administering cannabis retail licenses, has also published a guide …
Top 3 Reasons to Attend the Cannabis & Hemp Expo in Alberta
By Faai Steuer on March 23, 2018
With only a few weeks left until the Cannabis & Hemp Expo takes over Alberta, we're sharing our top reasons to attend the two-day immersive event.
Keeping Up with Cannabis Retail Licensing in British Columbia
By Gary Cohen on March 19, 2018
Summer is fast approaching, and for cannabis-consuming Canadians, that means one thing: legal non-medical marijuana sales will soon commence. And despite the recent news that legal cannabis sales will likely begin in August or September and not July as originally anticipated, would-be …
How Cannabis Dispensary Sales Will Be Conducted in Canada
By Gary Cohen on February 8, 2018
Canada is just a few short months away from becoming the largest nation in the world to legalize the sale and use of recreational marijuana. Not only does this represent a monumental step forward for advocates of legalized cannabis, it also means massive opportunity for marijuana-mind …
5 Reasons You Absolutely Can't Miss CannaCon Seattle
By Faai Steuer on February 2, 2018
With a full itinerary and endless networking opportunities available, CannaCon Seattle is one industry event you won't want to miss. The three-day immersive experience lands in the Evergreen State in just a few weeks, so we’re sharing five reasons to attend. One’s a money saver!
The Impact of California's Cannabis Laws on Your Dispensary
By Dave Emmett on December 22, 2017
With the advent of the new emergency regulations regarding Californian cannabis sales, dispensaries are scrambling to comply so that come January they can begin selling to the adult recreational usage market. Today we’re going to take a look at four specific categories of regulations …
5 Northern California Cannabis Retailers You Must Visit
By Gary Cohen on November 22, 2017
The countdown to recreational cannabis sales in California has commenced. Come January 1 the legal framework will be up and running and cannabis retailers across the state will join Colorado, Washington, Nevada and Oregon in the green rush. If you reside in California, consider yourse …
Keeping Up with the Next Evolution of Cannabis Retail
By Gary Cohen on November 10, 2017
Cannabis retailer operations have grown and changed dramatically in the last years, and the strategies once used by business owners may not be as applicable as they once were. Gone are the days of being the only cannabis retailer in town; now, the next evolution of cannabis retail req …
3 Parties You Can't Miss at MJBizCon
By Faai Steuer on November 3, 2017
MJBizCon is one of the cannabis industry highlights of the year. After all, where else can you make huge strides in your professional life and rub elbows with thousands of people who share the same passion for cannabis as you?
Cannabis POS Compliance, Scalability & Reliability is a Must
By Gary Cohen on October 31, 2017
At Cova, we know retail technology. In fact, we are apart of iQmetrix, a software company that’s 450 people strong with 19,000 stores in North America that depend on our technical strength and reliability to handle over 3 billion transactions a year. Yep, you heard us right. 3 billion …
3 Reasons You Don't Want to Miss Us at MJBizCon
By Faai Steuer on October 27, 2017
With only a few weeks left until MJBizCon takes place in Las Vegas, we're sharing 3 reasons for you to book a personalized booth tour with Cova.