Cannabis Retail Blog / Dispensary Technology

How to Build and Manage a Cannabis Product Catalog

By Faai Steuer on September 16, 2026

A cannabis product catalog is the structure every other system in your dispensary reads from. Inventory counts hang off it, traceability reports pull from it, and your online menu displays whatever fields it contains. Build it in a rush ahead of a go-live date, and the mistakes don't …

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How to Catch Dispensary Theft With POS and Video

By Faai Steuer on September 8, 2026

Your monthly count comes up short again. By the time the number lands on your desk, the shift that caused it happened weeks ago, and nobody remembers who was on register during a slow Tuesday afternoon. The trail is cold. But it wasn't always. You catch dispensary theft, especially em …

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Cannabis ERP for Multi-State Operators: Do You Need One?

By Faai Steuer on September 3, 2026

For multi-state cannabis operators, the question of whether to add a Cannabis ERP comes at a critical juncture: your point of sale handles retail cleanly, but as the business takes on cultivation, manufacturing, or wholesale licenses, it’s not clear whether that same stack can carry t …

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The Hidden Costs of Free Cannabis POS & Marketplaces

By Dayna Van Buskirk on August 5, 2026

The pitch sounds reasonable: launch your dispensary with free software, list your menu on a cannabis marketplace, and deal with the bigger infrastructure decisions once revenue starts coming in. If you’re a new cannabis retailer watching startup costs pile up, it's an appealing pathwa …

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Multi-Store Cannabis Retail: 15 Metrics Every Operator Should Compare Across Locations

By Faai Steuer on July 29, 2026

Two dispensary locations generate roughly twice the data of one. Ten dispensaries generate a flood of intel most operators never fully use, because the natural instinct is to review each store in isolation: pull up Location A's numbers, check them against last month, move on to Locati …

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25 Questions Your Dispensary Analytics Dashboard Should Answer

By Faai Steuer on July 22, 2026

Here’s a quick test: open your dispensary analytics dashboard right now and find out what your revenue by location was yesterday. How long did that take? Did you need to run a report, export a file, or ask someone else to pull the numbers?

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Best Dispensary POS Software: Find the Right Fit

By Dayna Van Buskirk on July 14, 2026

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Cannabis retailers who end up with ill-fitting point-of-sale (POS) software almost always made the same mistake: they started with a vendor list instead of their own operating requirements. They compared features on paper, picked a platform with strong brand recognition or a low month …

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Minnesota Dispensary KPI Dashboard: First 90 Days Metrics

By Faai Steuer on June 3, 2026

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Your Minnesota dispensary KPI dashboard isn’t just a set of numbers on a screen - it’s your main resource as you take those first steps in Minnesota’s ever-changing cannabis scene. Think of it as your retail dashboard for the first 90 days: the right metrics show you where you stand, …

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Texas Multi-Location CBD Pricing Governance Essentials

By Faai Steuer on June 2, 2026

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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 …

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Dispensary Reporting Cadence: What to Review Daily, Weekly & Monthly

By Faai Steuer on May 27, 2026

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Setting the right dispensary reporting cadence is key if you want your store to stay compliant, run smoothly, and grow in this ever-evolving cannabis landscape. There’s no sugarcoating it - between shifting regulations, high transaction volumes, and the day-to-day realities of cannabi …

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Cycle Count Accuracy KPI: Inventory Precision for Dispensaries

By Faai Steuer on May 25, 2026

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When you hear the term cycle count accuracy KPI, it refers to the percentage of inventory counts that match what is actually physically on your shelves. In other words, it measures how accurately your inventory records reflect real-world stock levels over time. For cannabis and hemp r …

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Dispensary Location Landing Page SEO: The Complete Multi-Store Template

By Faai Steuer on May 19, 2026

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Dispensary location landing page SEO isn't just a box to tick for 2026 - it's core to reaching local customers and running regulated, reliable operations in multi-store cannabis retail. If you're managing stores in multiple cities or even provinces or states, the old "swap-the-city-na …

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