BioTrack POS-Traceability Integration: What Every New York Cannabis Retailer Needs to Know
By Jesse Wexler on April 10, 2025
It’s finally, slowly happening: Long after the state’s first legal adult use cannabis sale in December 2022, New York is implementing its official seed-to-sale traceability system. According to the state’s Office of Cannabis Management, licensed retailers are required to secure an ele …
New Brunswick: A Case Study in Canada’s Thriving Cannabis Industry
By Dayna Van Buskirk on April 3, 2025
New Brunswick’s cannabis market has seen a tremendous transformation since legalization in 2018. Initially structured as a fully government-run model with Cannabis New Brunswick (CNB) as the sole retailer, the province has since shifted to a hybrid system that includes private retaile …
Customer Spotlight: WestCanna’s Winding Retail Journey from Legacy to Legal
By Dayna Van Buskirk on March 21, 2025
As a professional fighter, Ali Wasuk knows a thing or two about stress. The nagging aches and chronic inflammation that plague mixed martial arts fighters are what pushed Ali to try CBD a decade ago. As he recalls, the difference was night and day – and was one of the main catalysts t …
Mastering Cannabis Dispensary SEO: 28 Actionable Tips to Boost Online Visibility
By Dayna Van Buskirk on February 6, 2025
Cannabis retailers are in a tricky spot. On one hand, the cannabis industry is more mainstream than ever, and the customer base continues to grow by the day. On the other hand, restrictive advertising regulations mean you can’t market your dispensary in the same ways as a regular reta …
Cannabis Dispensary Staffing Guide: How to Find and Hire Your Retail Dream Team
By Faai Steuer on February 3, 2025
To build a successful cannabis retail business, you need a few key ingredients: a strategic location, quality product, and a top-tier team. Hiring the right employees to staff your dispensary is crucial for smooth operations, satisfied customers, and compliance with strict regulations …
Top Cannabis Consultants in the United States and Canada
By Dayna Van Buskirk on January 27, 2025
If you’re new to the industry — or new to running a cannabis retail outfit — it can take years of careful planning and execution to build a successful cannabis business. But you can cut that time in half (or more) by seeking the help of a cannabis consultant. These industry veterans h …
Customer Spotlight: How A Little Bud Became BC’s Most Awarded Cannabis Retail Store
By Dayna Van Buskirk on January 21, 2025
In 2017, Randy Tingskou was running a small medical dispensary in Abbotsford. Today, he’s the owner of A Little Bud – British Columbia’s most awarded cannabis store that’s shaking up the scene in a big way. With locations in White Rock, Whistler, and Summerland, A Little Bud is quickl …
High Vibes and High Style: Recapping Our Cannabis Royale After Party From MJBizCon 2024
By Faai Steuer on December 19, 2024
The excitement of MJBizCon 2024 reached new heights on December 4th with The James Bong: Cannabis Royale – a night that blended high-stakes glamor, unforgettable entertainment, and the cannabis industry’s most influential players. !
Customer Spotlight: Keeping the Culture Alive at Crescent Cannabis
By Faai Steuer on December 16, 2024
It all started with a failed drug test. For years, Kris Pearce put food on the table as an operator, working in Manitoba’s oil fields and on its highways. But in the process of applying for a new job, he tested positive for cannabis and was denied the gig in spite of the legalization …
Get Ready for the Most Anticipated MJBizCon After Party of the Year – The James Bong: Cannabis Royale!
By Faai Steuer on November 18, 2024
The thrill of MJBizCon is just around the corner, and if you’re in Vegas this December, prepare to start the week with a bang! We’re talking martinis (shaken, not stirred), high-stakes glamor, and of course, the best in cannabis industry networking, all coming together at the most ant …
Cannabis Holiday Guide: Important Dates, Origins, and Effective Promotion Strategies for Dispensaries
By Faai Steuer on November 13, 2024
April 20th – aka 420 – has long been revered as the highest of all cannabis holidays. But as the market has evolved over the years, plenty of other holidays have become more closely associated with our favorite plant. Of course, for dispensary owners, that means more opportunities to …
Cannabis Advertising: How to Stand Out in a Complex Market
By Faai Steuer on November 8, 2024
Cannabis is one of the most exciting and rewarding industries you can work in. It’s also one of the most heavily regulated, especially around advertising. As a dispensary owner or operator, it’s critical to understand the specific rules of engagement that apply across different platfo …