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 …
New Brunswick's Farmgate Cannabis Retail Store Runs on Cova POS
By Faai Steuer on June 13, 2022
In November 2021, New Brunswick introduced legislation that allowed Health Canada Licensed Producers, who carry a Sales License under the Cannabis Act, to launch their farmgate operations. E.C.O. Canadian organic inc, owned by Denise and Brent Hannay, is a Health Canada-approved licen …
Top 3 Dispensary Compliance Insights From Oklahoma’s Hilltop Gardens
By Faai Steuer on May 3, 2022
Oklahoma has been called the wild west of cannabis, and until last year, the OMMA had struggled to regulate the booming medical marijuana industry. However, with competition intensifying and the state cracking down on illegal operations, various new compliance requirements have been i …
Boutique Cannabis Store Owner’s Journey to E-Commerce Sales in Alberta
By Faai Steuer on April 5, 2022
On March 8, 2022, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) shut down its online website for cannabis consumers. This allowed Alberta's private cannabis retailers to legally sell products online and provide cannabis delivery services in the province. Sales have been bo …
Ex-Corporate Executives Reveal Secrets to Spearheading Ontario's Top Cannabis Store
By Faai Steuer on February 14, 2022
Ontario’s cannabis retail market has grown fast but has also reached a point where competition is intense, and it is becoming challenging for retailers to differentiate themselves. While big retail chains are expanding aggressively, some independent shops like Highland Cannabis are fo …
Toronto Cannabis Store Grows Business with its Own E-commerce Platform
By Faai Steuer on February 1, 2022
As the Canadian cannabis industry goes mainstream and consumers are increasingly looking to buy cannabis products online, many retailers have realized that they can't rely on third-party marketplaces anymore to grow their business online. Toronto's The Neighbourhood Joint was one of t …
Boutique Cannabis Dispensary Grows Retail Business With Cova POS
By Faai Steuer on September 1, 2021
After offering cannabis delivery and curbside pickup services exclusively for the first few months, Cloverdale Wellness Dispensary opened its doors for in-store shopping earlier this summer and is rapidly becoming the preferred cannabis retail store for the people of Sonoma County in …
5 Tips to Run a Successful Vertically-Integrated Cannabis Business
By Faai Steuer on August 23, 2021
Establishing a vertically-integrated business is the goal of many cannabis entrepreneurs, but few are able to achieve it. In this highly regulated industry, a cannabis business owner must formulate a well-designed business plan to ensure the success of all verticals. Pincanna is a ren …
How Illinois Dispensary Uses POS Data to Optimize and Scale Operations
By Faai Steuer on August 12, 2021
Cannabis dispensary operations are a wealth of lucrative data insights that can help optimize operations and increase profitability. Most business data is readily available via your cannabis POS system, but very few dispensaries use it to improve decision-making. Data analytics, if do …
Canada’s Best Cannabis Retail POS Helps Canvas Strive For Excellence
By Faai Steuer on July 27, 2021
Canvas Cannabis Founder and CEO, Helene Vassos, is no stranger to being the first of many things. She was preparing to retire from a rewarding career of over 30 years in the non-profit healthcare sector when she decided to embark on an entrepreneurial journey and open the first woman- …
California’s Leading Wellness Dispensary Keeps Operations Compliant with Cova
By Faai Steuer on July 7, 2021
DM Compassion Center in California is a vertically integrated cannabis company that has garnered a loyal clientele over the past 3 years with its craft cannabis products and exceptional customer service. When California legalized marijuana for recreational use and started awarding lic …
How Cova Helped Eufloria Streamline Operations at Multiple Franchise Stores
By Faai Steuer on May 24, 2021
As cannabis retail booms across the United States and industry consolidation is on the cards, various big brands are looking at establishing a presence from coast to coast. There are various retail business models that dispensaries may consider but the franchise model stands out, invo …