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 …
Texas Multi-Location CBD Pricing Governance Essentials
By Faai Steuer on June 2, 2026
If you’re running multiple CBD retail stores in Texas, Texas multi-location CBD pricing governance has probably jumped to the top of your compliance watchlist. These days, it isn’t just about setting competitive prices - you’re juggling unique compliance demands, audit schedules, and …
Texas Hemp THC Marketing Compliance: 2026 Rulebook
By Faai Steuer on April 20, 2026
You might be feeling the pressure as Texas hemp THC marketing compliance updates for 2026 land on your desk. Navigating these changes doesn't have to feel like threading a needle during a blackout. As you prep for new emergency rules from the Texas Department of State Health Services …
Top E-Commerce Platforms for CBD & Cannabis Dispensaries
By Faai Steuer on March 11, 2026
Running a successful cannabis or CBD retail shop in today’s world means embracing the digital side of things. But it’s so much more than setting up a virtual storefront - your choice of e-commerce platform will shape how your business grows, how you keep up with cannabis laws, and, ma …
CBD Retail Regulations in 2026: Stay Compliant & Profitable
By Faai Steuer on February 21, 2026
Running a CBD retail business in 2026 feels a bit like playing a high-stakes board game where the rules seem to change overnight. If you’re passionate about providing high-quality hemp or CBD products - whether in a boutique shop or a multi-location dispensary - you’re right in the th …
CBD Retail in 2026: Challenges, Trends, and Winning Strategies
By Faai Steuer on February 9, 2026
Picture yourself behind the counter of your CBD store in 2026. The world outside might be shifting fast, but you’re right in the middle of it, helping folks navigate choices in a space filled with promise and uncertainty. Whether you’re a seasoned shop owner or curious about joining t …
How to Choose the Best Hemp THC POS System in Minnesota
By Faai Steuer on January 26, 2026
Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC market is evolving quickly, and retailers now have the option to convert their existing registrations into a permanent lower-potency hemp edible retailer (LPHE-R) license. With that shift comes a growing need for technology that can support compliant, reli …
The Best POS Systems for Texas Hemp THC & CBD Stores
By Faai Steuer on November 30, 2025
They say everything’s bigger in Texas – and while the state’s hemp THC market is quickly gaining ground, there are still plenty of regulatory and operational challenges for retailers to contend with. That’s where a hemp and THC-specific point-of-sale (POS) system comes into play.
Why CBD Retailers Need Specialized POS Software
By Faai Steuer on November 9, 2025
If you’ve ever thought about opening or already run a CBD retail shop, you know firsthand: it’s nothing like selling sneakers or snacks. The world of CBD brings its own blend of rules, roadblocks, and rewards. Trying to succeed with a cookie-cutter POS? That’s a fast lane to frustrati …
Texas CBD and Hemp THC Retail Opportunities: Preparing for What’s Next
By Faai Steuer on October 27, 2025
If you run a CBD or Hemp THC retail shop in Texas, you can almost feel the excitement in the air. The market here is booming, with a value that’s soared past $5 billion - not too shabby for an industry that was once just a quiet corner of health food stores. With every new change in t …
Texas Hemp Laws 2025: CBD License & Retailer Compliance
By Faai Steuer on October 22, 2025
Hemp-derived products have operated under relatively light governmental oversight in Texas. But on September 10th, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott signed Executive Order GA-56 – and it’s ushering in a whole new era of compliance that retailers need to prepare for. The governor’s order enac …
Where is CBD Legal in North America in 2026?
By Dayna Van Buskirk on October 6, 2025
The Agriculture Improvement Act, better known as the Farm Bill of 2018, allotted nearly $1 trillion dollars in funding, yet it is more famous for something else – legalizing CBD at the federal level. But even then, states still had the authority to regulate or even ban its sale and us …