Cannabis Retail Blog / Dispensary Technology (4)

Why CBD Retailers Need Specialized POS Software

By Faai Steuer on Nov 9, 2025 1:30:00 PM

Modern cannabis shop with wooden shelves display

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 …

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Square vs Cannabis POS: Why Dispensaries Need Specialized Software

By Faai Steuer on Oct 28, 2025 9:30:00 AM

Inventory management with tablet technology

If you’re a cannabis retailer, you’ve probably asked yourself: Can’t I just use Square for my dispensary? Or maybe you’ve heard horror stories about compliance slip-ups and wondered whether it’s really worth investing in a cannabis-specific POS. Let's break it all down together, so yo …

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How to Choose the Right Cannabis POS for Your Dispensary

By Faai Steuer on Oct 20, 2025 8:00:00 AM

Employee showing digital menu to customer

Picture this: You’re hustling to serve a line of eager customers, making sure every transaction is seamless and above board. Your day could be smooth sailing, or it could be a maze of compliance worries and clunky tech hiccups. The difference? The right cannabis POS system. As someone …

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Metrc New York: A Dispensary Owner's Transition Guide

By Dave Emmett on Oct 17, 2025 5:56:29 PM

Change is in the air for New York’s cannabis industry. The state’s Office of Cannabis Management(OCM) has announced it is transitioning from BioTrack to Metrc as the official seed-to-sale tracking system in New York. OCM is aiming to have the Metrc integration live by the end of 2025.

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Best Cannabis Website Design Examples for Dispensaries (2025)

By Faai Steuer on Aug 22, 2025 3:02:44 PM

Did you know that your cannabis dispensary website is often the first place potential customers interact with your brand? It’s true – but in 2025, your website is much more than just a digital brochure. Your site is a storefront, marketing engine, compliance assistant, and customer ex …

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Dispensary Inventory Optimization: A Cannabis Retailer’s Guide

By Faai Steuer on Jul 14, 2025 3:04:24 PM

CBD Marketing

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 …

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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.

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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.

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How to Choose the Best Cannabis Payment Solution in 2024 (FAQ)

By Faai Steuer on Apr 15, 2024 6:01:43 PM

PIN Debit is the most secure solution for Cannabis Digital Payments

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.

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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.

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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.

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Dispensary Change Management: How to Transition to New Technology

By Faai Steuer on Oct 5, 2023 10:58:28 AM

How to Transition to New Dispensary Technology and Change Your Cannabis Software

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 …

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