Cannabis Industry Trends 2026: What Dispensary Owners Need to Know
By Faai Steuer on June 29, 2026
In 2026, the cannabis industry finds itself in an unfamiliar position. Its first-ever annual sales decline is in the rearview; federal cannabis rescheduling is underway; and a sweeping hemp-derived THC ban that is certain to shake up the market looms large. On top of that, changing ca …
Cannabis Industry Statistics 2026: Data, Trends & Market Analysis
By Faai Steuer on June 18, 2026
The legal cannabis industry is at an inflection point. After more than a decade of near-uninterrupted growth, the latest cannabis industry statistics show a market moving into a more complex phase of regulation, price pressure, and consumer normalization. In 2025, U.S. regulated canna …
420 Cannabis Retail Sales 2026 Infographic: What a Monday 4/20 Tells Us About the Industry's New Normal
By Dayna Van Buskirk on April 23, 2026
420 2026 landed on a Monday – and that might make it one of the most useful data points in years.
Cannabis Product Trends 2026: Seasonal Sales Trends by Category
By Faai Steuer on April 6, 2026
Most dispensaries track which products sell best, but too many don’t track when those products sell best. That’s a problem, because missing seasonal peaks can tie up capital and leave revenue on the table.
Cova Software Founder's POV: Where Cannabis Retail Is Headed in 2026
By Gary Cohen on January 26, 2026
I’ve been in the cannabis industry for about nine years now. In that time, I’ve been deeply involved in the day-to-day reality of this business — talking with retailers, operators, tech partners, and yes, even competitors, almost every single day.
Most Popular Cannabis Products Every Dispensary Should Stock
By Faai Steuer on November 4, 2025
If you’ve been in the cannabis retail game for a while, you know flower has long reigned supreme. But with more legal markets opening and new, more diverse consumers coming to the table, different cannabis product categories are quickly gaining market share. As a dispensary operator, …
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 …
420 Cannabis Retail Sales 2025 Infographic: How the Holiday Long Weekend Impacted 420
By Faai Steuer on April 23, 2025
420 2025 is officially in the books – and in keeping with Cova tradition, we’re breaking down the retail stats and figures from the cannabis industry’s most anticipated sales day of the year. —and this year we’ve both expanded and gone deeper with our analysis.
420 Cannabis Retail Sales 2024 Infographic: How Much Dispensaries Made (And Lost)
By Faai Steuer on April 26, 2024
For the first time in half a decade, the biggest cannabis holiday of the year fell on a Saturday in 2024 – and the 420 sales numbers did not disappoint. But the day wasn’t without its challenges. Cannabis retailers using Dutchie POS systems struggled with outages that left them unable …
Cannabis Retail Analytics and Insights as a Roadmap to Higher Profits
By Roman Shvydun (Guest Blogger) on December 15, 2023
Over the years, politicians, health officials, and enthusiasts have long debated the legalization and commercialization of cannabis. Surely enough, cannabis enthusiasts have continuously pushed for the decriminalization of cannabis so that it can be commercially available for medicina …
How to Capitalize on the Biggest Cannabis Holidays at your Dispensary
By Faai Steuer on June 20, 2023
420 has traditionally been the biggest cannabis sales day but as the cannabis industry continues to thrive, many other holidays or long weekends are emerging as equally important days for dispensary owners to capitalize on. For that matter, Canada Day has already dethroned 420 for the …
420 Cannabis Sales Near $200 Million With Record-High Single Transaction of $2k
By Faai Steuer on April 25, 2023
The legal cannabis industry has seen significant growth over the past few years, but one day still stands out above the rest: 420 continues to reign as the biggest day of the year with estimated cannabis sales crossing $192 million across North America on April 20, 2023. The sales cou …