AI Budtenders in Cannabis Retail | Dispensary Guide
By Faai Steuer on Apr 1, 2026 6:11:41 PM
Dispensary menus have gotten complicated. A typical modern cannabis retailer carries dozens of flower strains, multiple concentrate formats, and a range of edibles, topicals, and accessories. Online shoppers face that entire catalog with no budtender in sight and, too often, no idea w …
How Role-Based Dispensary POS Permissions Keep Staff Compliant
By Aysha McDonald on Mar 16, 2026 6:13:07 PM
In cannabis retail, compliance depends on control. Every price override, inventory adjustment, refund, and void must be traceable, and regulators expect dispensaries to be able to prove that only authorized staff members can perform high-risk actions. When dispensary POS permissions a …
Switching Dispensary POS: How to Plan and Execute a Seamless POS Migration
By Aysha McDonald on Feb 24, 2026 6:35:55 PM
Switching dispensary POS systems is one of the most operationally sensitive decisions you can make as a cannabis retailer. Unlike most retail technology changes, a cannabis POS migration affects more than just transactions at the register; it touches inventory accuracy, compliance rep …
How to Choose the Best Hemp THC POS System in Minnesota
By Faai Steuer on Jan 26, 2026 9:29:02 AM
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 …
How to Prevent Cannabis Retail Fraud & How Cova Pay Canada Helps
By Dayna Van Buskirk on Jul 18, 2024 5:04:22 PM
Every retail business is susceptible to fraud, and cannabis retail is no different. Fraud prevention gets even more challenging if you sell cannabis products online or process credit card transactions – or both.
Truth Be Told: Why Cannabis Retailers Return to Cova Software
By Dayna Van Buskirk on Jul 16, 2024 9:34:09 AM
Cannabis retailers face stiff competition, and regulations aren’t getting any more relaxed. In crowded markets with strict marketing restrictions, boosting profit is challenging, so many retailers are looking for ways to cut costs and improve efficiency.
How to Choose the Best Cannabis Payment Solution in 2024 (FAQ)
By Faai Steuer on Apr 15, 2024 6:01:43 PM
Choosing which payment solution to invest in is a big decision with an even bigger impact on your cannabis dispensary. The decision isn’t helped by the fact that the cannabis industry is constantly evolving, and so is the technology used for processing transactions.
How the Right Tech Stack Helps Lenox Hill Cannabis Co. Serve New York's Upper East Side
By Dayna Van Buskirk on Feb 22, 2024 1:17:05 PM
Location, location, location. In retail, it determines the success of a business, and in the case of Lenox Hill Cannabis Co., is what guided and helped refine both their name and New York dispensary brand.
How to Calculate ROI for Cannabis Dispensary Technology
By Gary Cohen on Dec 20, 2023 10:30:00 AM
Retailing is hard and dispensaries are the hardest retail.
Dispensary Change Management: How to Transition to New Technology
By Faai Steuer on Oct 5, 2023 10:58:28 AM
Change is the only constant in the rapidly evolving world of cannabis businesses. As technology continues to advance, dispensaries often find themselves in need of new cannabis software solutions to stay competitive and compliant with ever-changing cannabis laws and regulations. Howev …
10 Things to Consider When Choosing Tech for Your Maryland Dispensary
By Gary Cohen on Sep 21, 2023 1:55:52 PM
Choosing the right cannabis technology for your Maryland dispensary can be a game-changer in the complex world of cannabis retail. In our recent webinar, we shared valuable insights on what to consider when selecting the right software solutions for your dispensary. Once you have appl …
Why the Right Cannabis Software Must Matter to You & Your Budtenders
By Dayna Van Buskirk on Sep 13, 2023 3:39:01 PM
The landscape of the licensed cannabis industry in the United States has undergone significant changes in recent years as multiple states push forward with legalization efforts. In light of these ever-evolving laws and regulations, dispensaries face the challenge of providing a seamle …