Minnesota Hemp Licensing & Registration Changes 2025: A Guide for CBD & Hemp Retailers
By Faai Steuer on September 9, 2025
With Minnesota’s new cannabis regulations taking effect in 2025, CBD and hemp retailers are facing major licensing and compliance changes. Whether you sell hemp-derived products in your convenience store or run a full CBD wellness shop, you’re going to need to take action to remain co …
Cannabis Industry Milestones & Regulation Changes in 2025
By Dayna Van Buskirk on August 15, 2025
2025 has been marked by both exciting new progress and persistent challenges. From the anticipated but delayed federal rescheduling efforts in the US to sweeping regulatory updates in Canada, major changes are underway all across North America. To help you navigate these dynamic shift …
Dispensary Inventory Optimization: A Cannabis Retailer’s Guide
By Faai Steuer on July 14, 2025
Whether you’re running a single dispensary location or managing multiple cannabis retail stores, dispensary inventory optimization is critical to maximizing your profits. Optimizing inventory means having the right product, in the right amount, at the right time; anything less can lea …
What Marijuana Rescheduling Means for the Cannabis Industry
By Gary Cohen on June 14, 2024
The steps now being taken to reschedule marijuana mark a transformative moment for the industry that will allow retailers to make real strides. This shift promises not only to revitalize businesses but also to reshape the regulatory landscape in profound ways. Here’s why the reschedul …
How Much is California Dispensary Sales Tax? (Breakdown)
By Gary Cohen on September 7, 2023
Various reports in industry publications have cited cases of “sticker shock” among California cannabis consumers. Between California’s excise tax, regular sales tax, and local business tax, adult-use customers are paying anywhere between 28 and 40 percent cannabis retail taxes on ever …
How Dispensary Software Helps Navigate Cannabis Compliance
By Faai Steuer on August 9, 2023
With the significant expansion and legalization of cannabis across the US, the industry’s growth potential has skyrocketed over the past few years. This rapid development has created a patchwork of regulations across different states, each with its specific laws and compliance criteri …
Best Practices in Cash Management for Cannabis Dispensaries
By Gary Cohen on August 3, 2023
Running a cannabis dispensary involves handling substantial cash transactions, which makes implementing effective cash management practices critical, especially with the recent crackdown on cashless ATMs and digital payment methods. Neglecting proper cash management exposes your busin …
Cannabis Payment Compliance: Unmasking Cashless ATM Solutions
By Faai Steuer on July 19, 2023
As the cannabis retail industry continues to grow, dispensaries are seeking innovative payment solutions to meet the growing demand for cashless transactions. However, the crackdown on cashless ATM solutions by payment processing networks has raised concerns about the legality and com …
How to Succeed as a CAURD Cannabis Dispensary in New York
By Gary Cohen on June 12, 2023
The recent legalization of adult-use marijuana sales in New York has opened up exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry. As the state prioritizes awarding dispensary licensees to social equity candidates, New York is setting a great precedent for the rest of t …
How to Move From Conditional to Permanent Illinois Dispensary License
By Faai Steuer on August 19, 2022
After over a year of delays, Illinois finally issued conditional adult-use dispensary licenses to 185 social equity applicants. However, the conditional license does not allow you to begin cannabis retail sales yet. In the 180 days of this conditional phase, you must follow a step-by- …
How Social Equity Licensees are Shaping the Future of Cannabis Retail
By Faai Steuer on July 25, 2022
Whether they are legacy entrepreneurs or people disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs, cannabis license applicants qualifying for social equity laws are prepared and motivated to make the growing marijuana industry a thriving one. As states like New Jersey and New York join …
How to Choose a Cannabis Technology Partner For Your Dispensary
By Faai Steuer on July 14, 2022
As more states across the US legalize cannabis and recognize the disproportionate impact of the war on drugs on communities of color, they are incorporating social equity provisions into cannabis laws everywhere. With so many new laws and regulations, cannabis software companies are a …